IBM Personal Wheel Writer (1988)
The IBM Personal Wheelwriter was a notable electronic typewriter introduced by IBM in the 1980s. Let’s dive into some details:
- Background:
- In 1984, IBM made a significant impact on the typewriter industry by unveiling the IBM Wheelwriter. This model was an upgrade over the popular IBM Selectric typewriter.
- The Wheelwriter aimed to address the limitations of previous typewriter models and provide enhanced functionality.
- Features:
- Compact Size: The IBM Lexmark Personal Wheelwriter 2 (a variant of the Wheelwriter) incorporated many features of its larger counterparts but in a more compact form. It was suitable for classrooms, businesses, and home use.
- Letter-Quality Printing: The Wheelwriter could connect to an IBM or IBM-compatible PC and function as a letter-quality printer.
- Economical: Buyers Laboratory, an independent office products testing organization, rated it as having “outstanding overall performance” and being “one of the most economical compact electronic typewriters” 1.
- Versatility: It was designed for various applications, making it a versatile choice.
- Legacy:
- The Wheelwriter series, including the Personal Wheelwriter, played a crucial role in transitioning from traditional typewriters to electronic ones.
- These typewriters were widely used in offices, schools, and homes during the 1980s and early 1990s.
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