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Electronic Typewriter
Condition: used
R349
An **electronic typewriter** is a keyboard-based machine that uses electronic components to print text onto paper. Unlike mechanical typewriters, which rely on physical hammers, electronic typewriters use a ribbon and a system of electronic keys that activate the printing mechanism. They often include features like automatic correction, word processing functions, and memory storage for saving text. Electronic typewriters were popular in the late 20th century before being largely replaced by computers and digital word processors.
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Description
An **electronic typewriter** is a type of typewriting machine that incorporates electronic components to improve typing efficiency and functionality. Unlike traditional mechanical typewriters, which rely on a set of mechanical linkages and hammers to print characters on paper, electronic typewriters use electrical circuits, motors, and a ribbon to print text. This technology allowed for faster and quieter typing, as well as additional features that were not possible with manual machines.
One of the key advantages of electronic typewriters was their **auto-correction** function, which allowed users to correct typing mistakes without the need for correction fluid or erasers. This was achieved by a correction tape or a built-in backspace function. Some models also included a **memory** feature, enabling users to store entire lines or paragraphs of text and retrieve them later for editing or reprinting, making them more akin to early word processors.
Other features commonly found in electronic typewriters included **automatic word and line spacing**, **selectable type styles**, and **adjustable margins**. These made the typing process more streamlined and flexible, allowing users to customize their output according to specific needs. Electronic typewriters also typically had **LCD screens** or **small digital displays** that showed the text as it was typed, which helped in reducing errors and allowed for easier editing.
The rise of personal computers in the 1980s and 1990s, with their more advanced word processing capabilities, eventually led to the decline of the electronic typewriter. Despite this, they remained popular in offices, schools, and homes during their peak years for their simplicity, reliability, and relatively low cost compared to early computers.
By the early 2000s, however, electronic typewriters had largely been replaced by computers and digital word processors, which offered far more features, including internet connectivity, advanced formatting options, and easier document management. Today, the electronic typewriter is largely a relic of the past, though it still holds some nostalgic appeal for vintage technology enthusiasts.
Additional information
| Weight | 50 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50 × 50 × 50 cm |
| Condition | used |
- Store Name: Woodmead
- Address: Waterval Cres, Woodmead, Sandton, Gauteng, 2191, South Africa
- Phone: 0116564573
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