Packard Bell

occupation:
Manufacturer
Nationality:
American

Founded in 1926 as a maker of consumer radios; later found success in the military electronics industry and the television market; also manufactured some of the earliest computers, the most famous of which, the PB 250 released in 1961; purchased by Teldyne in 1978. NOTE: Packard Bell name purchased from Teledyne in 1986 and used to launch computer manufacturer (1986-current (2009)).