Difference between revisions of "EG2000 Colour Genie"
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The Colour Genie is powered by a Z80A CPU running at 2.2 MHz. It came standard with 16 KB of RAM, which could be expanded to 32 KB. | The Colour Genie is powered by a Z80A CPU running at 2.2 MHz. It came standard with 16 KB of RAM, which could be expanded to 32 KB. | ||
| − | In terms of graphical display, the Colour Genie supports a resolution of 160x96 pixels | + | In terms of graphical display, the Colour Genie supports a resolution of 160x96 pixels in 4 colours or 40×24 text in 16 colours. |
Interestingly, although its capabilities are very different, this computer makes use of the same chips as the Amstrad [[CPC]]: the [[Z80]] CPU, the [[CRTC]] 6845, and the [[PSG|AY-3-8910]] sound chip. | Interestingly, although its capabilities are very different, this computer makes use of the same chips as the Amstrad [[CPC]]: the [[Z80]] CPU, the [[CRTC]] 6845, and the [[PSG|AY-3-8910]] sound chip. | ||
[[Category:Non CPC Computers]] | [[Category:Non CPC Computers]] | ||
Revision as of 20:33, 13 May 2025
The EG 2000 Colour Genie, produced by the Hong Kong-based company EACA, is an early personal computer that entered the market in August 1982.
This computer focused on delivering improved graphical capabilities and colour options compared to its predecessor, the EACA Video Genie, which only operated in monochrome.
Unlike the earlier Video Genies, which were compatible with their main competitor (the Tandy TRS-80 Model I), the Colour Genie is incompatible with the TRS-80 Color Computer, as it uses a different CPU.
The Colour Genie is powered by a Z80A CPU running at 2.2 MHz. It came standard with 16 KB of RAM, which could be expanded to 32 KB.
In terms of graphical display, the Colour Genie supports a resolution of 160x96 pixels in 4 colours or 40×24 text in 16 colours.
Interestingly, although its capabilities are very different, this computer makes use of the same chips as the Amstrad CPC: the Z80 CPU, the CRTC 6845, and the AY-3-8910 sound chip.
