In 1961, IBM introduced a highly successful model line of electric typewriters known as Selectric
. It was a completely new and modern product which brought to the user advantages of speed, ease of operation, accuracy, reliability and beauty of work. It increased the versatility of the typist as she was able to do all kinds of work with minimum amount of effort. The appearance of the typewritten work is also improved as each character strikes the paper evenly and uniformly irrespective of the operators touch.
Advantages of an IBM Typewriter:
The new ibm typewriter incorporates all the latest developments in electric typewriter engineering. Every movement is electrically powered and controlled from the keyboard. All the working parts like the carriage return key, Tab keys, back spacer, shift keys and space bar operate electrically which guarantees precision. Every key on the speed keyboard operates at a light finger flick touch.
This typewriter makes typing less tiring as it eliminates awkward time consuming operations. Fingers no longer travel over steep rows of keys; effort is no longer wasted in pounding the keys; there are no more uncertainties caused by impeded natural finger movements.
This electric typewriter plays an important role in the business world. The work is of superior quality and performed at a higher speed. This has led to business offices becoming more and more efficient. Typists have a preference for this typewriter as it is easy to use and the keyboard is strategically sloped for easy and relaxed operation.
IBM Electric Executive Typewriter:
This represents the most dramatic advancement made in the typewriter industry. It is an improved version of the standard IBM Typewriter. It is unparallel where executive correspondence is concerned. Letters prepared in this typewriter are unique in their appearance and dignity.
The Typewriter is the most commonly used office equipment today. With the use of electricity pioneered by IBM it has enhanced the efficiency of typewriters in modern business.