Tandy Corporation Mouse Pad
9" × 8" / Rectangle
$14.99
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Add a reminder of Tandy's place in early personal computing to your desk. The Texas company introduced the TRS-80 in 1977 and built a prominent computer business through products sold in its stores, after earlier growth in leathercraft retail and electronics. Its history brings together hands-on craft, national retail, and changing technology. This mouse pad makes a thoughtful everyday desk choice for collectors and anyone curious about the companies that helped bring personal computers into more homes.
Tandy’s roots date to 1919, when Norton Hinckley and Dave L. Tandy established the Hinckley-Tandy Leather Company in Texas to supply shoe repair dealers. The business opened a Beaumont branch in 1927 and moved to Houston in 1932. In 1950, Charles Tandy began developing leathercraft retail stores, helping grow the company into a national craft and hobby retailer. After regaining management control of its parent, the company adopted the Tandy Corporation name in 1961 and moved its headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas. In 1963, it took management control of RadioShack, expanding into electronics retail. Beginning in 1977, Tandy became a prominent personal computer maker through products such as the TRS-80, distributed through its stores. It later introduced compatible computer lines and acquired laptop maker GRiD Systems in 1988. Facing strong competition, Tandy sold its computer-manufacturing business to AST Computers in the early 1990s and exited the PC business in 1993, retaining other goods-making units. In 2000, the Tandy Corporation name was dropped and the company became RadioShack Corporation.
Add a reminder of Tandy's place in early personal computing to your desk. The Texas company introduced the TRS-80 in 1977 and built a prominent computer business through products sold in its stores, after earlier growth in leathercraft retail and electronics. Its history brings together hands-on craft, national retail, and changing technology. This mouse pad makes a thoughtful everyday desk choice for collectors and anyone curious about the companies that helped bring personal computers into more homes.
Tandy’s roots date to 1919, when Norton Hinckley and Dave L. Tandy established the Hinckley-Tandy Leather Company in Texas to supply shoe repair dealers. The business opened a Beaumont branch in 1927 and moved to Houston in 1932. In 1950, Charles Tandy began developing leathercraft retail stores, helping grow the company into a national craft and hobby retailer. After regaining management control of its parent, the company adopted the Tandy Corporation name in 1961 and moved its headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas. In 1963, it took management control of RadioShack, expanding into electronics retail. Beginning in 1977, Tandy became a prominent personal computer maker through products such as the TRS-80, distributed through its stores. It later introduced compatible computer lines and acquired laptop maker GRiD Systems in 1988. Facing strong competition, Tandy sold its computer-manufacturing business to AST Computers in the early 1990s and exited the PC business in 1993, retaining other goods-making units. In 2000, the Tandy Corporation name was dropped and the company became RadioShack Corporation.
| 9" × 8" | |
| Width, in | 9.00 |
| Height, in | 8.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.06 |
Product features
- Smooth, low-friction surface for effortless mouse movement
- Full-front color print with bright, accurate reproduction
- Ultra-thin 1/16" (1.58 mm) high-density foam core
- Non-slip rubber base that grips the desk
- Rectangular shape with one-sided print
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap to clean spots off your pad. It's not necessary to soak the whole pad. For hard-to-clean spots use a soft-bristled brush.