Computers by Dick Smith Electronics

Dick Smith Electronics was founded in Sydney by entrepreneur and electronics enthusiast Dick Smith in 1968. Its stores, mail-order catalogues, components and kits made electronics accessible to generations of hobbyists in Australia and New Zealand.

During the home-computer boom, the company sold its own branded systems alongside major international machines. The affordable System 80 introduced many users to TRS-80-compatible computing, while the locally developed Super-80 kit encouraged hands-on construction and programming. The VZ-200, VZ-300 and Dick Smith Wizzard further broadened its range, giving the retailer an important place in Australasian computer history.

People associated with Dick Smith Electronics

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Dick Smith System 80
Dick Smith System 80
by: Dick Smith Electronics
1980
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Dick Smith Super-80
Dick Smith Super-80
by: Dick Smith Electronics
1981
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Dick Smith System 80 Mark II
Dick Smith System 80 Mark II
by: Dick Smith Electronics
1982
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Dick Smith VZ-200
Dick Smith VZ-200
by: Dick Smith Electronics
1983
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Dick Smith Cat
Dick Smith Cat
by: Dick Smith Electronics
1984
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Dick Smith VZ-300
Dick Smith VZ-300
by: Dick Smith Electronics
1985

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