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No memory card: Memory supplied by operator
No power cord: Energy use supplied by operator
No word processing ability: Supplied by operators brain
No spell check: Supplied by operator and big book dictionary at his side
Carpel tunnel syndrome: None
No boot up time in theory: Totally operator dependent…coffee may be required.
No monitor: Display is directly on the paper itself…what a concept?
No Delete button: Operator has choice to cross out, erase and correct, or rip up contents all together.
Print time is more laborious and takes longer but uses far less ink!
No mouse required
More user friendly than Microsoft Word contingent on mood of operator of course.
Ironically keyboard design is same… go figure
Pounding keys is more pleasing, in general, but more operator energy is required: Can provide a release when operator has had a bad day or feels vengeful toward a disagreeable party which may avert a murder
No gigabytes required whatever they are
Best for all manifestos
Cannot be hacked unless someone is peering over operator’s shoulder
No need for AdBlock
No need to Control, Alt, Delete when things go bad: Operator can curse instead
No updates …never: Operator may require intensive therapy however to progress
No freezes… unless operator becomes immobile
No viruses: Operator may succumb however
Totally off grid: Best for mental health
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No distractions --> no rabbit hole of chasing facts.
No response from the typewriter which is not elicited from the operator.
Phil Forrest
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Far better for the environment --> a re-useable machine that runs on renewable resources (silk/trees/bamboo).
No built-in obsolescence (ignoring that it was considered obsolete - by some - decades ago) --> doesn't have to be replaced every four years (or less).
A completely wireless communication solution.
Easier to learn and understand.
More durable.
Free from corrupt corporate influences (no tech company dictating how and what you do - and mining your personal data in the process).
Facebook free!
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Can be repaired
Can be owned