Private company

Q1 Corporation

American computer manufacturer

Q1 Corporation was an American computer company founded in 1971 by Daniel Alroy. Its main focus was the manufacturing and sale of early microcomputers, beginning in 1972.2 Its products include Q1/Lite System and Q1 Computer System.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

  • Industrypersonal computer1
  • Founded inNew York City1

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Q1-T Microcomputer February 1973
Photo: Q1 Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Q1 Corporation was an American computer company founded in 1971 by Daniel Alroy. Its main focus was the manufacturing and sale of early microcomputers, beginning in 1972.2

The story

Founded by Daniel Alroy, in New York City.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • Q1 Computer System
  • Q1/Lite System

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1974Acquired Acquired by Wincor Nixdorf1

Sources

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