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'''Vtech''' (originally '''Video Technology Limited''') is a Hong Kong-based global supplier of electronic learning products from infancy to preschool and the world's largest manufacturer of cordless phones. It is also one of the top 50 electronic manufacturing services providers globally.
== History ==
Vtech was founded in Hong Kong in October 1976 by two local entrepreneurs, Allan Wong (Chi-Yun) and Stephen Leung. When the first single-chip microprocessor "Intel 4004" became available in the early 1970s, the company saw the potential it offered for portable consumer electronics products. Wong & Leung set up a small factory in To Kwa Wan, with a US$40,000 investment and a staff of 40 people. In the first year, turnover was less than US$1 million.
Vtech initially focused on developing video games. In 1977, the company created its first home TV game console, a version of Pong. Since only consumers in North America and Europe could afford such items, the company targeted primarily these markets.
The United Kingdom was chosen as the first market for Pong, as Hong Kong and the UK used the same standard for television systems. In 1978, the founders introduced LED games they had developed to buyers from RadioShack in the US, which were sold under the RadioShack brand.
Vtech then began to build its own brand. Starting in the early 80's, a line of electronic games would be manufactured. Vtech unveiled its first electronic learning product, called "Lesson One", at the New York Toy Fair, in February 1980. It taught children basic spelling and maths. An exclusive version under the name "Computron" was offered to Sears, with the product being prominently advertised by Sears, in its catalogue, which was a popular shopping guide.
Next Vtech made the video game console CreatiVision.
Vtech then branched out into personal computers, including a series of IBM compatible PCs beginning in 1983, followed by Apple II compatible computers, beginning in 1985, including a model called Laser 128.
Vtech exited the personal computer market in 1997, due to tight competition.
In 1985, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated the frequency band 900MHz to ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) devices. Taking advantage of this, Vtech began development on a cordless telephone, using the 900 MHz band, and in 1991 introduced the world's first fully digital 900 MHz cordless telephone.
==Bibliographische Angaben zu "Vtech"==
Seitenname: Vtech
Autor: Wikipedia Mitwirkende
Verlag: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia .
Datum der letzten Überarbeitung: 17. Mai 2019 07:20 UTC
Abrufdatum: 23. Mai 2019 21:12 UTC
Permanenter Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vtech&oldid=897467942
Hauptverantwortliche: Statistik des Versionsverlaufs
Page Version ID: 897467942
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Vtech (originally Video Technology Limited) is a Hong Kong-based global supplier of electronic learning products from infancy to preschool and the world's largest manufacturer of cordless phones. It is also one of the top 50 electronic manufacturing services providers globally.

History

Vtech was founded in Hong Kong in October 1976 by two local entrepreneurs, Allan Wong (Chi-Yun) and Stephen Leung. When the first single-chip microprocessor "Intel 4004" became available in the early 1970s, the company saw the potential it offered for portable consumer electronics products. Wong & Leung set up a small factory in To Kwa Wan, with a US$40,000 investment and a staff of 40 people. In the first year, turnover was less than US$1 million.

Vtech initially focused on developing video games. In 1977, the company created its first home TV game console, a version of Pong. Since only consumers in North America and Europe could afford such items, the company targeted primarily these markets.

The United Kingdom was chosen as the first market for Pong, as Hong Kong and the UK used the same standard for television systems. In 1978, the founders introduced LED games they had developed to buyers from RadioShack in the US, which were sold under the RadioShack brand.

Vtech then began to build its own brand. Starting in the early 80's, a line of electronic games would be manufactured. Vtech unveiled its first electronic learning product, called "Lesson One", at the New York Toy Fair, in February 1980. It taught children basic spelling and maths. An exclusive version under the name "Computron" was offered to Sears, with the product being prominently advertised by Sears, in its catalogue, which was a popular shopping guide.

Next Vtech made the video game console CreatiVision.

Vtech then branched out into personal computers, including a series of IBM compatible PCs beginning in 1983, followed by Apple II compatible computers, beginning in 1985, including a model called Laser 128.

Vtech exited the personal computer market in 1997, due to tight competition.

In 1985, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated the frequency band 900MHz to ISM (industrial, scientific and medical) devices. Taking advantage of this, Vtech began development on a cordless telephone, using the 900 MHz band, and in 1991 introduced the world's first fully digital 900 MHz cordless telephone.

Bibliographische Angaben zu "Vtech"

Seitenname: Vtech Autor: Wikipedia Mitwirkende Verlag: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . Datum der letzten Überarbeitung: 17. Mai 2019 07:20 UTC Abrufdatum: 23. Mai 2019 21:12 UTC Permanenter Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vtech&oldid=897467942 Hauptverantwortliche: Statistik des Versionsverlaufs Page Version ID: 897467942