Why typewriters are better than computers

Sure, technology comes with its fair share of tricks, but it also comes with a high price tag. Not only do computers cost more up front, but more expensive computers can even be designed to break down after a few years. Laptops might be handy, but they can be risky too. All it takes is one cup of coffee spilled over your computer and you could lose all your progress. A typewriter is a great way to keep your files safe and protect your personal information without having to write it out by hand.

You can sleep a lot easier at night knowing that your valuable documents are stored safely on your typewriter. Typewriters might be old, but they have a vintage appeal. Over time, the value of your typewriter will rise. Many manual typewriters can be sold for thousands of dollars. All in all, it can make a great investment. Mumbai city news: When the government planned to phase out manual typing courses in April , MSCE fought back, voting against the idea. Share Via. Get our Daily News Capsule Subscribe.

Thank you for subscribing to our Daily News Capsule newsletter. Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Sign Up. Edit Profile. Is it as much fun? The typewriter has considerable charm. The noise of the keys is like a sort of music. I loved the bell at the end of the line you were typing and the noise of returning the carriage for a new line. I saw a computer keyboard advertised that replicated the typewriter experience.

The keys were metal and it made the correct noises electronically. Naturally I wanted it but the price tag was several hundred dollars and unless I hit Powerball it made no sense to pay for such a novelty.

Computers are great, but typewriters were expressive and fun Sept. Not a single guidance counselor ever pushed me in that direction. For a writer it was you partner in the creative process. I hope you take the time to travel the Typewriter Trail at the museums. From afar, she says her art resembles a pen and ink drawing. I feel privileged to get to introduce them to the typewriter for the first time.

Typewriters are also very much in demand for period dramas or for plays. Meanwhile, Milton was recently contacted by a production company working on a war-time detective drama. They wanted typewriter lessons for a female secretary actress so she could "appear natural at the desk," he says.

Prices are rocketing as they become more sought after among collectors, he says. Nobody is making them anywhere in the world - I don't know of a single factory still making them anywhere. They are also popular among those who want a fashionable piece of equipment for their lounge or office, for an "aesthetically-pleasing environment". Lastly, from a nice office centrepiece to an altogether different centrepiece for Engaged couples are looking to years gone by for inspiration for their big days - and that includes retro or antique typewriters.

Milton says many couples now opt to create their invitations on typewriters and they then have them at their do so guests can write a few words of congratulations. Everything is retro now - the s, 70s and 80s are all in," he explains. You can follow the Magazine on Twitter and on Facebook.