Micro Center is the retail company in the Micro Electronics family that also includes WinBook Corporation, Redemtech and PowerSpec. RadioShack dissatisfaction led to the start of Micro Electronics, which serves the technology needs of customers. With its headquarters in Hilliard, an Ohio suburb of Columbus, Micro Electronics was founded in 1979 at the emergence of the personal computer industry. Micro Electronics has stores in more than nine states in addition to a full- service retail Web site. Through its retail stores and Web site, the company offers a vast selection of computer-related items. Not only is there a wide selection of desktop and laptop models, but there is also a selection of parts and accessories for applications and computer and computer-related items. Micro Center has a location in Houston.