I want to get my first typewriter. Can someone tell me from experience: the difference between electronic and manual typewriters; what model was most dynamic or comfortable for you to use; what is your favourite typewriter; where to buy a typewriter (online and stores); and your experiences with a typewriter? I want to know what to look for.
If it means anything, I want a manual typewriter. Are there any guides out there? Are there guidelines? Any reliable/unreliable brands? I can't seem to find this information online.
Thanks.
2006-07-08 16:49:24 · 8 answers · asked by bordello 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Well, I tried the antique shop. And I found an interesting link: http://staff.xu.edu/~polt/typewriters/mcgowin2.html, but no dice. Ebay, I'm looking around there. Seems iffy though.
I just wanted to use a machine, something industrious to clack away on, a one-go one-way deal, no delete, so maybe I can type more thoughtfully and linearly. Just wishful thinking perhaps.
2006-07-08 21:04:16 · update #1
A what? some sort of manual printer without a computer interface? why the heck would you want one when you already have a computer?
I don't know... try an antique shop?
Cheers!
2006-07-08 16:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by sal the dog 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Lot of used ones available on ebay. Royal was one of the best manual typewriters on the market.
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2006-07-08 16:53:43 · answer #2 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find one that feels good. A typewriter should be ergonomically correct.
Typewriters are not cars. It's tough to go wrong. Either they type, or they don't. If they don't, they're probably not for sale. It's more of using your "consumer's common sense" or CCS.
2006-07-08 17:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by KTKNZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get nice used typewriters at thrift stores pretty cheaply.
The problem is...and why they're at the thrift stores..is that it's increasingly difficult to get typewriter ribbons for them. We liked our little typewriter but finally had to send it off because we couldn't get replacement ribbons anywhere. Obsolete.
2006-07-08 16:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Plain and Simple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typewritter? What's a typewritter? HMMMM! After exhaustive research I think you can go to an antique store or Goodwill or some other second hand store.
Electrics were way better. Not as difficult to hit the keys. Just courious...why do you want one?
2006-07-08 16:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by shanney fan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-17 19:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by brett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are still ou there try a brother word processor , can be switched to either a word processor or a manual typewriter
2006-07-08 17:35:10 · answer #7 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just work 4 the money or ask your parernts
2006-07-08 16:53:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋