| GENERAL |
| Type: | 8-bit home computer |
| CPU: | Zilog Z80A @ 1.77 MHz |
| Operating system(s): | Microsoft Basic Level II
Optional TRS-DOS or NEWDOS 80 (For disk drive systems) |
| Memory: | ROM: 12 KB
RAM: 16 KB (Expandable to 48 KB) |
| Power supply: | Mains |
| Current drain / power consumption: | ? W |
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | ? mm (?") |
| Weight: | ? Kg (? lb) |
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| I/O |
| Keyboard: | Integrated |
| Graphics: |
Text: 32*16 or 64*16 characters
128*48 pixels, monochrome
Higher resolution option
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| Audio: | Optional sound generator |
| Storage: |
Built-in tape recorder, 500 bd
Optional disk drives
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| External I/O ports: |
| Video out: | ? |
| RF out: | ? |
| Tape I/O: | ? |
| Expansion bus: | 50-pin |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
| Manufactured: | Hong Kong, 1980-1981 (Discontinued) |
| Additional info: |
TRS-80 Model 1 compatible.
There were actually three versions of the EG-3003, and they are
Version 1: Simply called Video Genie System. A 51-key keyboard without
the CLEAR and TAB keys. No tape VU-meter.
Version 2: Also called Video Genie System. A 51-key keyboard now with
the CLEAR and TAB keys but no right SHIFT key. Tape VU-meter added.
Version 3: The Genie 1, actually released in 1981. Built-in lowercase letters
and machine code monitor.
New price 1982 in Sweden: SEK 4460:- (Version 3)
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| Notable "ham" software: | |
| Reviews: | Radio & Television (Sweden): September 1981 (#9) |
| Some options / Accessories: |
EG-3014
EG-3016
EG-3020
EG-3021
EG-3022
EG-3050
EG-3085
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Expander with Centronics, floppy I/F + extra RAM sockets and edge connector
Centronics/Parallel interface
RS-232C I/F (EG-3014 required)
Double density kit
S-100 bus I/F (EG-3014 required)
Printer
Printer
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