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| + | {{sub-stub}}The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a handheld device manufactured by [[Casio]] and released by [[Sega]] to the United States in 1994. | ||
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| + | ==Hardware== | ||
| + | The IR 7000 acts as a personal digital assistant, and allows IR 7000 users to communicate with each other via an infra-red beam, referred to as a "Magic Beam" on the box and back of the device. The IR 7000 features include the ability to send text messages, play the one or two-player action game "Brain Drain", create pictures of contacts using 400 facial features, and save phone numbers and addresses with password protection. The device also features a scheduler, calendar, calculator, currency converter, alarm, memo pad, World map, and 10 language settings. The device retailed for $80. | ||
The IR 7000 has much in common with the Casio Secret Sender 6000 (JD-6000) and the Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500, including similar button placements, shells, and modes. While not designated with a JD model number, it is likely that the IR 7000 is the successor to the JD-6500. While the IR 7000 has a battle mode, the JD-6000 has a universal television remote and the JD-6500 has a virtual pet. The IR 7000 does not feature Casio branding, however the default name for the owner of the device is "Casio". | The IR 7000 has much in common with the Casio Secret Sender 6000 (JD-6000) and the Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500, including similar button placements, shells, and modes. While not designated with a JD model number, it is likely that the IR 7000 is the successor to the JD-6500. While the IR 7000 has a battle mode, the JD-6000 has a universal television remote and the JD-6500 has a virtual pet. The IR 7000 does not feature Casio branding, however the default name for the owner of the device is "Casio". | ||
| − | + | ===Technical specifications=== | |
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*Memory: 128 KB | *Memory: 128 KB | ||
*Power source: Two AAA batteries and one [[CR2032]] battery | *Power source: Two AAA batteries and one [[CR2032]] battery | ||
*Display: LCD (Passive, Monochrome) | *Display: LCD (Passive, Monochrome) | ||
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| + | ==Physical scans== | ||
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| + | | console=IR 7000 | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Consumer products]] | [[Category:Consumer products]] | ||
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The IR 7000 Communicator is a handheld device manufactured by Casio and released by Sega to the United States in 1994.
Contents
Hardware
The IR 7000 acts as a personal digital assistant, and allows IR 7000 users to communicate with each other via an infra-red beam, referred to as a "Magic Beam" on the box and back of the device. The IR 7000 features include the ability to send text messages, play the one or two-player action game "Brain Drain", create pictures of contacts using 400 facial features, and save phone numbers and addresses with password protection. The device also features a scheduler, calendar, calculator, currency converter, alarm, memo pad, World map, and 10 language settings. The device retailed for $80.
The IR 7000 has much in common with the Casio Secret Sender 6000 (JD-6000) and the Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500, including similar button placements, shells, and modes. While not designated with a JD model number, it is likely that the IR 7000 is the successor to the JD-6500. While the IR 7000 has a battle mode, the JD-6000 has a universal television remote and the JD-6500 has a virtual pet. The IR 7000 does not feature Casio branding, however the default name for the owner of the device is "Casio".
Technical specifications
- Memory: 128 KB
- Power source: Two AAA batteries and one CR2032 battery
- Display: LCD (Passive, Monochrome)
Gallery
Sega IR 7000 Front
Package Front
Package Inside
Package Inside Bottom
Package Back
Package Side
Casio Secret Sender 6000 Front (IR 7000 Predecessor)
Casio Secret Sender 6000 Inside (IR 7000 Predecessor)
Casio Secret Sender 6000 Back (IR 7000 Predecessor)
Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500 Front (IR 7000 Predecessor)
Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500 Inside (IR 7000 Predecessor)
Promotional material
also published in:
- Sega Visions (US) #21: "October/November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)[2]
- Sega Visions (US) #22: "December/January 1994/1995" (1994-xx-xx)[3]
Physical scans
| IR 7000, US |
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| IR 7000, CA |
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