This is not to be confused with the Toshiba Pasopia IQ, a similar named line of MSX compatible computers.

PA7012 comes with the more powerful built-in operating system - OA-BASIC developed by Toshiba, capable of sequential file access and automated loading of programs.

The machine could be expanded with disk drives, extra RAM and offered a RS-232 and a parallel printer port.

[2][3] It had an optional LCD screen (with 320 x 64 resolution) that fitted into the keyboard.

[4] The machine supported cartridge-type peripherals called PAC, RAM packs with battery backup, Kanji ROM packs and joystick ports.