VTech PreComputer 2000
The VTech PreComputer 2000 is an electronic learning aid manufactured by VTech and released in 1992. It contains a dot matrix LCD, standard size keyboard, 34 activities for teaching in 4 different levels for 1 or 2 players and introductory computer programming with the BASIC programming language. It has an 80,000 word spell checker and a SAT word builder. It can be powered by a battery or AC adapter. It is the successor to the VTech PreComputer 1000 model.
Specifications
The VTech PreComputer 2000 relies upon a Z80B clone as its processing core.A 1MBit ROM contains the Operating system and program data which can be expanded via the cartridge slot.
Output is supplied by a 2 row 20 column dot-matrix LCD panel.
This machine features a rudimentary implementation of BASIC offering truth tables, arrays, input statements and variables, allowing users to create simple text programs. One program may be held in memory at a time.
Features
The VTech PreComputer 2000 offers the following features:- 12 educational word activities
- 4 mathematics activities
- 4 word-based games
- 1,000 trivia questions in 4 categories
- 1,000 word vocabulary available for activities
- 80,000 word spell checker
- BASIC
- Calculator
- Cartridge slot backward compatibility with the VTech PreComputer 1000
Expansion cartridges
Cartridges for the VTech PreComputer 1000 could be used but the following cartridges were available for the VTech PreComputer 2000: The cartridges could only be inserted with the power off before re-powering and pressing the 'Cartridge' button to activate.- Super Memory Expander - 32Kbyte memory upgrade for BASIC programs
- Famous places and things - Marketed for both PreComputer 1000 and 2000