IBM Selectric typewriter was created in 1961.
The IBM Selectric II typewriter weighs around 38 pounds.
The IBM Selectric typewriter was first introduced in July 1961. It was one of the most successful typewriters of that generation. The line was replaced in 1984 with the IBM Wheelwriter.
IBM introduced the Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter (MT/ST) in 1964. The MT/ST was one of the earliest attempts to convert the regular Selectric typewriter into a word processor.
An IBM Selectric typewriter typically weighs between 25 to 30 pounds (approximately 11 to 14 kg), depending on the specific model. This weight is due to its robust construction and mechanical components. The Selectric series is well-known for its durability and distinctive design, which includes a unique typeball mechanism.
I was led here by false advertising. I made sure not to read any of the ads.
IBM Selectric (1961) and its "golf ball" print head.
The same letter was missing. I think it may have been an "M," but I'm not sure. It was "N".
The Selectric II is a typewriter. Ribbon is called a cassette, not cartridge. As I recall to replace ribbon there is a lever on right of it that is pulled forward to release used ribbon. Correctable model also uses a correction tape.
IBM is credited with coining the term word processing in the 1960's. In the late 1960's, IBM created Astrotype and Astrocomp which were used on DEC mini computers and on the IBM Selectric typewriters. IBM later released FORMAT which was designed to run on any computer running Fortran IV.
Hunter S. Thompson wrote using a variety of typewriters throughout his career, with the most famous being an IBM Selectric typewriter. Thompson favored the IBM Selectric because of its durability and speed, which allowed him to write quickly and produce his iconic style of journalism. Thompson's unique writing style and voice became synonymous with the typewriter he used.
Yes, the Selectric III can use the same letter ball as the Selectric II. Both typewriters are compatible with the same interchangeable typing elements, allowing you to use the same letter ball on either machine.