Last typewriter factory in the world shuts its doors

[Colin McGregor]

On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 5:44 PM, Stewart Russell <scruss-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
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> On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 4:03 PM, Lennart Sorensen
> <lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org> wrote:
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>> If you want an impact printer for a computer, Epson still makes some
>> very nice ones.
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> Though do note how expensive 9-pin printers are now compared to the 1980s.
> True, they've sprouted neat features like Ethernet and USB, but deep down,
> they're still an FX-80 at the core.

Yes, but... There are some firms that for one reason or another DEPEND
on multi-part forms (that require impact printers), most firms, and
most situations are well served by laser / inkjet printers. So, while
there is a steady / modest market for impact printers it is no longer
part of the computer mainstream. Sad, but true, specialty items
command a specialty item price tag...

Colin McGregor

>  Stewart
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