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Evolution of Word Processor Technology
53:21 - 57:55 (04:34)
Explore the evolution of word processors from early versions with onboard disk drives and LCD printout to modern-day software.
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Electric typewriters were the first to use disk drives for onboard storage, enabling them to store approximately 30 words at a time.
53:21 - 56:58 (03:37)
Electric typewriters
Summary
Electric typewriters were the first to use disk drives for onboard storage, enabling them to store approximately 30 words at a time. They had a typing speed of 0.7 seconds and an LCD screen to preview the typed content.
ChapterEvolution of Word Processor Technology
EpisodeTypewriters: Mechanical Brilliance
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In 1984, Xerox Memory Rider 630 was a groundbreaking word processor that gave 20 lines of display.
56:58 - 57:55 (00:57)
Technology
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In 1984, Xerox Memory Rider 630 was a groundbreaking word processor that gave 20 lines of display. However, costing over $10,000, the revolutionary piece of equipment was out of most people's budget range.