Did the Tandy 1000 SL have a hard drive?
The original Tandy 1000 (and many other models), like most home computers sold at the time, did not have a hard disk drive. The Tandy 1000 HD was essentially an original Tandy 1000 with a hard disk option factory installed.
Is Radio Shack still trading?
About 400 RadioShack locations remain open, but operate independently from the REV-owned parent company.
Is Tandy electronics still in business?
Today at Tandy we are returning to those original roots that made Tandy a leading electronics brand throughout the UK. If you love electronics then you will love our online store. Recently there has been a strong resurgence of interest in hobby electronics and general hobby construction.
How much is a trs80?
TRS-80
| TRS-80 Model I with Expansion Interface and display | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tandy Corporation |
| Type | Home computer |
| Release date | August 3, 1977 |
| Introductory price | $399 |
Who created the Tandy 1000?
| NAME | 1000 |
|---|---|
| MANUFACTURER | Tandy Radio Shack |
| TYPE | Home Computer |
| ORIGIN | U.S.A. |
| YEAR | 1984 |
When did Tandy computers go out of business?
From 1977 to around 1990, Tandy had a good run as one of the top three brands of computers in the United States. Prior to 1981, they sold more computers than anybody else. For people of a certain age, Tandy computers hold lot of nostalgia. The first computer I ever used in school was a Tandy Color Computer.
Why are Tandy computers so popular?
Using the Tandy name on computers instead of reusing those was probably a good move. From 1977 to around 1990, Tandy had a good run as one of the top three brands of computers in the United States. Prior to 1981, they sold more computers than anybody else. For people of a certain age, Tandy computers hold lot of nostalgia.
What happened to Tandy?
Even though the Tandy 1000 was met positively and even allowed the company to keep almost 10\% of the US home computer market share, the winds of change were too strong for a company whose main line of business was operating retail chains.
Why did Tandy stop selling non-Tandy products?
An experimental Tandy computer store at company headquarters sold non-Tandy products until the company banned doing so. A market research company reported in 1981 that not selling others’ products slowed Tandy’s growth, and predicted that competitors would benefit.