Video genius
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)
- 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