Meaning & use

Tandy

proper noun·Advanced

An American company, Tandy Corporation, once known for owning RadioShack and selling early home computers and electronics.

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In the 1980s, many hobbyists learned to program on a Tandy home computer.

Tandy expanded rapidly by turning its leather-goods stores into a nationwide electronics retailer.

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Tandy is chiefly remembered today for its role in the early personal computer industry through its RadioShack division.

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