Craig Electronics is an American

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that specializes in

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, primarily sold at

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s and through online retailers.

History

Craig Electronics was founded in 1963 as a manufacturer of home and car stereos. The company had many celebrity sponsorships for stereo systems, which included

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, Ringo Starr, and

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. In 2001, the company was re-established as a manufacturer of low-cost consumer electronics, including MP3 players, netbooks, and

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. Craig also has a brand licensing deal to sell certain consumer goods under the

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brand. In 2013, Craig Electronics, along with Curtis International and ViewSonic were sued for patent infringement by

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. In 2003, the company's then-president, CEO, and chairman, Richard I. Berger, was found guilty of fraud. In 2015, Craig Electronics and Curtis International were sued by Seoul Semiconductors for patent infringement. In 2019, Craig Electronics was acquired by Nova Capital Management, and along with Shur-Line, Bulldog, and World and Main electronics, they now operate under H2 Brands group. File:A Craig audio system, 1960s.jpg, A Craig audio system, 1970s File:Craig Netbook.jpg, Craig netbook running

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References

External links

Official website
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