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{{sub-stub}}The '''IR 7000 Communicator''' is a handheld device released by [[Sega]] in 1994. The IR 7000 can be seen as a predecessor to modern mobile phones - it allows users to communicate with other IR 7000 units via an infra-red beam. The IR 7000 can send text messages, play two-player games and act as a personal organiser, features not often seen on the market at the time.
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{{sub-stub}}The '''IR 7000 Communicator''' is a handheld device manufactured by [[Casio]] and released by [[Sega]] to the United States in 1994. 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.
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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".
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==Technical Specifications==
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*Memory: 128 KB
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*Power source: Two AAA batteries and one [[CR2032]] battery
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*Display: LCD (Passive, Monochrome)
  
It is not yet known whether the device was released outside of North America.
 
  
 
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File:IR7000 US Ad.jpg|Advert
 
File:IR7000 US Ad.jpg|Advert
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File:IR7000 US Box Front.jpg |Package Front
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File:IR7000 US Box Inside.jpg |Package Inside
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File:IR7000 US Box Back.jpg |Package Back
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File:SecretSender6000Closed.JPG |Casio Secret Sender 6000 Front (IR 7000 Predecessor)
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File:SecretSender6000Open.JPG |Casio Secret Sender 6000 Inside (IR 7000 Predecessor)
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File:SecretSender6000Back.JPG |Casio Secret Sender 6000 Back (IR 7000 Predecessor)
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File:MagicDiary6500Closed.JPG |Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500 Front (IR 7000 Predecessor)
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File:MagicDiary6500Open.JPG |Casio My Super Magic Diary JD-6500 Inside (IR 7000 Predecessor)
 
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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. 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 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