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Umtech

Logo: Umtech Incorporated, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American personal computer company, 1976–1979

Umtech Incorporated, also known as VideoBrain Computer Company, was an early entrant in the personal computer market that developed, manufactured, and marketed the first computer, VideoBrain, sold in department stores. Although VideoBrain generated major excitement and strong orders when it was introduced at the January 1978 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), consumers did not adopt it as readily as hoped.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1976Founded1
  • HeadquartersSunnyvale1

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Umtech Incorporated, also known as VideoBrain Computer Company, was an early entrant in the personal computer market that developed, manufactured, and marketed the first computer, VideoBrain, sold in department stores. Although VideoBrain generated major excitement and strong orders when it was introduced at the January 1978 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), consumers did not adopt it as readily as hoped.2

Products and brands

  • VideoBrain Family Computer

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1979Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1976Founded Founded1

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