Craig Electronics is an American

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that specializes in

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, primarily sold at pharmacies, big-box stores and through

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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 The Beach Boys,

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, and

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

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s, and speakers. Craig also has a

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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 MPEG LA. 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

running Android 4.0

References

External links

Official website
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