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The basic typewriter is a mechanical devise that prints a letter in resonse to user pressing a matching key. Later, electric typewriters were designed and some had capability for a minimum memory to restrike or store input.
Computers are used to process data from user input and can store data. Just because it has a similar keyboard they are totally different. Some computers do not have keyboards and take input from other sources.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y ago- A computer on its own cannot print: it requires an external device to print
- A computer printer is useless without a computer to drive it, but a typewriter is self-contained
- While modern typewriters are electric, the majority of typewriters for decades were manual - no electricity required. A computer cannot function with electricity of some description (including batteries)
- A typewriter creates the letters by pressing ink through a ribbon
- The computer is well known, whereas a typewriter has never been seen by some of the younger generation
- Some forms of modern typewriter can "erase" mistakes: no printer has this function because it can all be controlled through the computer
All of the above. A typewriter is completely autonomous in that anyone can use it without having to know anything about menus and settings and preferences, and without needing any kind of experience or knowledge of specific programs. It is a machine in the true sense of the word... a MECHANICAL device requiring certain effort or imput on the part of the operator, in order to perform its function.
A computer on the other hand is NOT mechanical, it is electronic; a series of electrical impulses transmitted through various microchips and P.S.Bs replaces the typeface-to-key-linkages of the typewriter. A "false" visual interpretation (the screen) replaces the more traditional direct-to-paper approach, and for this reason makes pre-print editing possible without the production of one or more draft copies.
A computer is also capable of making calculations and some decisions WITHOUT the direct imput or effort of the operator, in fact, some computers do not require operators at all, only maintenance personel. (they have not learned to fix themselves yet, thankfully!) No matter how advanced a typewriter is, it can never be capable of making any kind of calculation other than those required to produce a visual representation of letters on an LCD display (if you have a REALLY fancy electric one!)
If you could connect a computer keyboard directly to a printer you would have an electric typewriter. This became the rich-mans typewriter, or poor-mans computer some years ago, but is now primarily used in secretarial work and notation / short hand.
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A typewriter cannot be programmed to act in a certain fashion and without specific input from the operator
You cannot play games on a typewriter
You cannot access the internet or send email with a typewriter, neither can it be connected to a telephone line (A TELEX machine, however can be)
A typewriter cannot form its own logical deductions based on input from the operator, and requires every decision to be made for it.
A typewriter cannot correct obvious errors without input from the operator. It does not recognise when an error has been made and presumes every action is deliberate.
A typewriter is not multi-functional as a computer. Typewriters are only used to type up things neatly onto a sheet of paper, but a computer can be used for Surfing the web, learning, communicating and entertainment.
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What is the difference between a computer and a manual typewriter?
A computer is more advanced and has the latest information whereas a typewriter is only useful for writing papers
What are the similarities and dissimilarities between the typewriter keybord and the computer keybord?
There is no answer because the are the same.
What is the different between keyboard and the typewriter?
A typewriter prints text on to paper and doesn't need anything else. A keyboard types text onto a computer ================================================== A keyboard is to a typewriter just as a keyboard is to a computer monitor, except the latter is partially disconnected and the former is affixed to the typewriter.
Differences between a computer and a typewriter?
What is the difference between a pushbike and a space rocket!! You use a typewriter just for document production such as letters and reports. You can use a computer for many different things, as you know.
Were there different keys on the typewriter then on the keyboard?
The computer keyboard is the same as the typewriter keyboard. The typewriter did have special keys that were not on the keyboard, like the tab keys that indented. The keyboard also has extra function keys that were not on the typewriter.
What is the similarities of computer and typewriter?
computer and typewriter are both used to type sentences
What is the difference of typewriter to computer?
The typewriter is only capable of typing documents on paper. The computer is capable of many things.
What is the advantages of using computer over typewriter?
you can do way more with a computer then a typewriter. u have apps and internet there is way more 2 do. If you are just talking about writing a document. Then you can delete mistakes on a computer much faster than a typewriter. Also you can type faster on a computer keyboard than on a typewriter.
How typewriter is good than computer?
Typewriter can use without electricity/power. Computer require power supply to type. In typewriter as you type the matter, the Hardcopy also is ready. In computer first you need to type then you need the help of printer to get the hardcopy. Typewriter is less expensive and computer more expensive
How do you use a typewriter?
A typewriter is like a keyboard without the computer. The computer keyboard is based on the typewriter. To use it you put the paper in the top bale and rolled it so the keys could hit the paper. There was a ribbon of ink between the paper and the keys, so when you hit a key the typewriter ribbon hit the paper with the letter inked. If correction was needed the paper had to be changed.
How you use a typewriter?
A typewriter is like a keyboard without the computer. The computer keyboard is based on the typewriter. To use it you put the paper in the top bale and rolled it so the keys could hit the paper. There was a ribbon of ink between the paper and the keys, so when you hit a key the typewriter ribbon hit the paper with the letter inked. If correction was needed the paper had to be changed.
Similarities between typewriter and computer keyboard?
The layout of letters and numbers and most symbols are the same, as well as the other keys such as space, shift and tab. Most computer keyboards have a set of function keys and a number pad not found on a typewriter.
