[[File:EG2000 Colour Genie.jpg|thumb|right|EG2000 Colour Genie]]
The EG 2000 EG2000 Colour Genie, produced by the Hong Kong-based company EACA, is an early personal computer that entered the market in August 1982. == Specifications ==
This computer focused on delivering improved graphical capabilities and colour options compared to its predecessor, the EACA Video Genie, which only operated in monochrome.
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 96x160 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. == Market == The Colour Genie was mainly sold in Europe, particularly in Germany. This was facilitated through a partnership with the ability to display 4 colorsGerman distributor, Trommeschläger. However, the Colour Genie was eventually overshadowed by competing systems like the [[Commodore 64]] and the [[ZX Spectrum]]. About 190 games were published for the system in English and German. == Links ==
Interestingly, this computer makes use of the same chips as the Amstrad *[[CPC]]https: the [[Z80//youtu.be/qc5s1r1AoTE EG2000 Colour Genie games in 30 minutes]] CPU, the *[[CRTChttps://youtu.be/yQteQKaiqls The EACA Colour Genie]] 6845, and the by [[PSG|AY-3-8910Terry Stewart]] sound chip.
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