Computer Ads from the Past

Computer Ads from the Past

Plus Post: VTech Laser MSX2

The exciting new MSX computer with more features for less money

Mar 27, 2025
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From the December 1985 issue of Australian Personal Computer magazine
From the December 1985 issue of Australian Personal Computer magazine

The Company

VTech was founded in October 1976 by Allan Wong and Stephen Leung. The two were inspired by the release of Intel’s 4004 microprocessor. They raised $40,000 and opened a small factory in the To Kwa Wan area of Hong Kong. The following year, they released a version of the Pong video game. They marketed it to the UK because Hong Kong and the UK used similar TV technology.

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