VTech PreComputer 2000: Difference between revisions

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== Specifications ==

The VTech PreComputer 2000 relies upon a [[Z80|Z80B]] clone as it's processing core.

A 1MB [[Read-only memory|ROM]] contains program data which can be expanded via the cartridge slot.

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Output is supplied by a 2 row 20 column [[Dot matrix|dot-matrix]] LCD panel.

This machine features PS-BASIC. PS-BASIC is a rudimentary implementation of [[BASIC]] offering [[Truthtruth table|truth tables]]s, [[Array|arraysarray]]s, input statements and [[Variable (computer science)|variables]], allowing users to create simple text programs. One program may be held in memory at a time.

== Features ==

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* 1000 word vocabulary available for activities

* 80,000 word spell checker

* 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:<ref name=":0" /> The cartridges could only be inserted with the power off before re-powering and pressing the 'Cartridge' button to activate.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=vTech PreComputer 2000 Inspection Nostalgia Nerd|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18_hJ1qAC2k|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=YouTube}}</ref>

* Super Memory Expander (Stock Code: 80-1531) - 32Kbyte memory upgrade for BASIC programs

* Famous places and things (Stock Code: 801533) - Marketed for both PreComputer 1000 and 2000

==References==

{{Reflist}}

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