VINTAGE 1987 FRANKLIN COMPUTER "SPELLING ACE" SECOND EDITION (MODEL SA-98)
(PRE-OWNED – TESTED & WORKING PERFECTLY IN ORIGINAL BOX WITH MANUAL)

Step back into 1987 with this classic early handheld electronic spell checker from Franklin Computer Corporation! Featuring Proximity / Merriam-Webster linguistic technology with an 80,000-word built-in lexicon, the Spelling Ace SA-98 is a tactile, distraction-free retro gadget ideal for writers, crossword puzzle fans, word game enthusiasts, and vintage electronics collectors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (COMPLETE IN ORIGINAL BOX):
- Vintage 1987 Franklin Computer Spelling Ace Model SA-98 Handheld Electronic Speller (Made in Korea, ©1986, 1987)
- Original Two-Piece Molded Styrofoam Protective Insert Tray
- Original Illustrated Retail Box ("Franklin Spelling Ace Second Edition SA-98")
- Original Franklin Computer Spelling Ace SA-98 User's Manual
- Original "Creative Fun With Spelling Ace" & "Adjust Contrast" Paper Inserts

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
- Built-in lexicon of over 80,000 standard American English words
- Phonetic spelling correction, anagram/word-game solver, and wildcard (?) letter search
- Tactile QWERTY keyboard with crisp dot-matrix LCD display and adjustable screen contrast
- Powered by 4 AAA batteries (batteries not included for safe shipping)

CONDITION:
Pre-owned, very good condition—tested and working perfectly! Fetching correct spelling's. The LCD screen is bright, clear, and legible with all pixels intact (as shown displaying "READY FOR WORD" and "CHECKING..."), and every key responds cleanly. The battery compartment and all 4 rubber feet are intact. Shows minor cosmetic wear consistent with age, including a small scuff mark on the upper-left corner above the keyboard, a curved surface scratch on the back casing, and light shelf/edge wear on the original box and folded inserts (please inspect all photos closely for exact condition).

Carefully packed for safe, fast shipping. Feel free to reach out with any questions!