Video Genie is a discontinued series of computers produced by Hong Kong-based manufacturer EACA during the early 1980s. Computers from the Video Genie line are mostly compatible with the Tandy TRS-80 Model I computers and can be considered a clone, although there are hardware and software differences.
The first version of the Video Genie System, including the right-hand Shift key that was replaced in later versions.
Video Genie - poster for first version.
PMC-80, a rebadged Video Genie distributed in North America by Personal Microcomputers, Inc.
Dick Smith Electronics Holdings Limited was an Australian chain of retail stores that sold consumer electronics goods, hobbyist electronic components, and electronic project kits. The chain expanded successfully into New Zealand and unsuccessfully into several other countries. The company was founded in Sydney in 1968 by Dick Smith and owned by him and his wife until they sold 60% to Woolworths in 1980, and the remaining 40% two years later.
A Dick Smith Wizzard – a combination computer/video game console that was rebranded and sold through the stores
Hornsby DSE, housed inside Westfield Hornsby, was the first store to be renovated under the new concept
Inside the first Dick Smith concept store Hornsby DSE following its rebranding as Dick Smith Technology
Newly branded Dick Smith outlet in the Sturt Mall, Wagga Wagga
