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From: hoffman@pittvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Typewriters with "Optional computer interface" (Royal Alpha 2001)
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Date: Tue, 16-Oct-84 11:49:30 EDT
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Posted: Tue Oct 16 11:49:30 1984
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I was at a computer show recently where Royal electronic typewriters
were exhibited.  The dealer there said that there was indeed a
Centronics-type interface available for the Alpha 2001, but that it
would cost between $100 and $150.  He said that he didn't think that
the Alpha 2001 was good enough to warrant spending that much on an
interface.  I understand that the 2001 prints at a rate between 12 and 15
characters per second.  Royal has some larger models which are more
rugged and will print faster but, of course, cost more (~$750).

I bought my 2001 at an office equipment auction about a year ago and
I'm very happy with it, but I don't plan to add a computer interface.
-- 
Bob Hoffman
Pitt Computer Science