VTech PreComputer 1000

The VTech PreComputer 1000 is an electronic learning aid manufactured by VTech and released in 1988 (USA)[1] and 1989 (Europe). It contains a single line dot matrix LCD, standard size keyboard and a number of activities, including trivia on science, history and general knowledge.[2]

The PreComputer 1000 is VTech's first child learning product to incorporate the BASIC programming language. It is the predecessor to the PreComputer 2000.

Specifications

The VTech PreComputer 1000 relies upon a Z80B[3] clone as it's processing core. A 2K Sharp LH5116-10 is used for RAM.[4] As of 1992, a CMOS version of the Z80 marketed as the Z84 is used.

A 1MB ROM contains program data[3]. This can be expanded via. the cartridge slot. A Toshiba TC531000CP 128K ROM is used in some cartridges.[5]

Output is supplied by a single row row dot-matrix LCD panel.

gollark: Matt, DO NOT set the person on fire.
gollark: How wonderful.
gollark: Would the *goblins* have communicated with the city somehow?
gollark: ++data inc xp
gollark: This is clearly due to outdated racist attitudes.

References
  1. PreComputer 1000 Course Book. VTech Educational Electronics. 1988. ASIN B000BSI01W.
  2. "VTech Laptops". YouTube.
  3. By (2019-11-19). "Teardown: VTech PreComputer 1000 Is An Iconic PC In A Toy Wrapper". Hackaday. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  4. "Vtech precomputer 1000 1992 PCB". Imgur. 7/7/2020. Retrieved 2020-07-10. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. "Precomputer 1000 Fantasy Trivia". Imgur. 7/9/2020. Retrieved 2020-07-10. Check date values in: |date= (help)
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