In January 1980, Michel Henric-Coll founded a company named Lambda Systems in Toulouse, that would import a computer (produced by Interact Electronics Inc of Ann Arbor, Michigan[1][2]) to France.
In December 1981, Micronique,[5] an electronic components company based in southern Paris, acquires the rights to the Victor Lambda.
The first machines built in the United States were not a success, and the following models were designed and produced in France at the headquarters of the Micronique company.
[6] The series was not successful, due to the focus on the French market, intense competition from Amstrad machines and high prices.
The Hector 2HR+,[28][29][30] also released in 1983, is similar to the previous model, but including the BASIC language in ROM[24] (thus freeing up more RAM memory for user programs).
Specifications:[27] The Hector HRX,[31][32][33][34][35] also released in 1983, is similar to the previous model, but changes BASIC for a Forth language interpreter in ROM and features a 64KB RAM.
[36] An early 1983 review mentioned as positive compatibility with existing Lambda II HR software, but pointed lack of high-profile titles like arcade game conversions.