Something old, something new
Sep. 7th, 2015 06:26 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
My sister sent me this. The place where it was offered has sold out and pulled the product information, leaving only a template. Personally, I love the way the PC keyboard is so light on the typing. So this for me... not so much. Do take a look at the link though.
A New Lease On Type

Think back, do you remember the last time you used a typewriter? Do you recall the resonant click clack of the keys as you plugged in every letter, eventually forming words, sentences, paragraphs, even whole manuscripts? What about the delight you felt sliding the carriage back into place with a zip and ring whenever it was time to start a new line of copy? Even a tech fanatic can admit that there was something uniquely exciting about using a typewriter that you just can't replicate typing into a smartphone, an iPad or a computer.
The thrill of using a typewriter may be passing from memory, but Jack Zylkin's groundbreaking innovation brings this mechanical marvel out of retirement and offers a nod to its influence on the development of modern automation. For ardent admirers of the look, feel, and robust quality of an old-fashioned manual typewriter, the USB TypewriterTM allows you to use this once obsolete tool as a keyboard that plugs into any USB-capable device, such as your PC, Mac, or even your iPad! Plus, this new-and-improved gadget features all the advanced functions of a modern keyboard, such as ctrl, alt, esc, and arrow keys, so your typewriter is ready to keep up with your twenty-first century demands. Made in Philadelphia. Learn more about Jack and his USB Typewriter on our blog.
Due to the recycled and handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.
A New Lease On Type

Think back, do you remember the last time you used a typewriter? Do you recall the resonant click clack of the keys as you plugged in every letter, eventually forming words, sentences, paragraphs, even whole manuscripts? What about the delight you felt sliding the carriage back into place with a zip and ring whenever it was time to start a new line of copy? Even a tech fanatic can admit that there was something uniquely exciting about using a typewriter that you just can't replicate typing into a smartphone, an iPad or a computer.
The thrill of using a typewriter may be passing from memory, but Jack Zylkin's groundbreaking innovation brings this mechanical marvel out of retirement and offers a nod to its influence on the development of modern automation. For ardent admirers of the look, feel, and robust quality of an old-fashioned manual typewriter, the USB TypewriterTM allows you to use this once obsolete tool as a keyboard that plugs into any USB-capable device, such as your PC, Mac, or even your iPad! Plus, this new-and-improved gadget features all the advanced functions of a modern keyboard, such as ctrl, alt, esc, and arrow keys, so your typewriter is ready to keep up with your twenty-first century demands. Made in Philadelphia. Learn more about Jack and his USB Typewriter on our blog.
Due to the recycled and handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.
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Date: 2015-09-08 02:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2015-09-08 09:01 pm (UTC)Saw these on amazon. Old fashioned rotary dial phone, but it's a cell phone that takes a sim card. Would love to take one of these to a restaurant and get a call at the table. ha!
http://www.amazon.com/OPIS-60s-MOBILE-telephone-technology/dp/B0083F4WX0
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Date: 2015-09-09 12:23 am (UTC)Rotary phones... ouch. They tried to eat my finger while dialing.
99% less radiation exposure from the phone *laughing* though.
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Date: 2015-09-10 07:11 am (UTC)I'd totally go for this! I miss staring at a blank page while writing. Devices 'make' me easily distracted. It's too easy to go on twitter or facebook when the flow of a story runs out...sigh
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Date: 2015-09-10 03:54 pm (UTC)Don't think I'd like it but considering that he's sold out for now, there are many people who want this.