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 Unlike the earlier Video Genies, which were compatible with their main competitor (the Tandy TRS-80 Model I), the Colour Genie was powered by a Z80A microprocessor running at 2.2 MHz. It came standard is incompatible with 16 KB of RAMthe TRS-80 Color Computer, which could be expanded to 32 KBas 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 supported supports a resolution of 96x160 pixels with the ability to display 4 colors.
Interestingly, 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.
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