Video genius

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Video Genie (Genie I)

The TRS-80 compatible Computer Genie I / II were sold under the name Video Genie in Europe, but in other countries under different names. B. in Australia and New Zealand under the name system-80 . The Genie computers were produced by EACA in Hong Kong and sold in Germany by Trommeschläger Computer Service . TCS offered extensive peripherals for the Genie I / II computers, which is why the Video Genie from TCS was also referred to as the "Video Genie System ".

Technical specifications

(Genius I)

• CPU : Zilog Z80 , 1.76 MHz

• Video: Monochrome
  • 64 × 16/32 × 16 text resolution
  • 128 × 48 block graphic
  • Composite video output
  • RF TV out

• 16 KB RAM, expandable to 48 KB

• 12 KB ROM contains Microsoft LEVEL II BASIC

• built-in 500 baud datasette , with the possibility of connecting an external device

Versions

• The first version only had a 51-key keyboard, which lacked the CLEAR and TAB keys, compared to the Tandy TRS-80 Model I.
• The second version had a correct keyboard, but had to do without the right SHIFT key. This version also had a cassette player VU meter and a volume control.

Model designs and variants

• Genie I ( EG3003 - 1981) - built-in cassette recorder
• Genie II ( EG3008 - 1981) - numeric keyboard
• Genie III ( EG3200 - 1982) - CP / M compatible
• Genie IIIs - high resolution graphics
• Color Genie ( EG2000 - 1982) - colored graphics, sound

Periphery

• EG3014 expander
  • EG3020 RS-232 interface
  • EG3021 Double Density Kit
  • EG3022 S-100 bus interface
• EG3016 Parallel Printer Interface

Web links

• History of the EACA company and the Genie Computer
• Information and photos at Old-Computers
• further information on the TRS-80 and compatible computers

Commons : Video Genie  - collection of images, videos and audio files