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SM9 1970 vs 1977
This might be of interest only to me, but I have been wanting to take this pic for some time: side-by-side 1970 and 1977 SM9s. Both completely unremarkable machines, pica etc, but I feel like you can really see the progression of the industry here as Olympia worked to stay profitable under pressure.
- Pete E.
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Re: SM9 1970 vs 1977
The other major change with these later SM9's is the loss of the Tab set & clear key-tops on both sides of the space bar. Tab set/clear functions moved to the metal lever on the left side and those previous touch-controls moved back to under the body cowling as they were with the early SM7's.
- Penhurion
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Re: SM9 1970 vs 1977
Interesting comparison. Thanks for posting. I have a 1971 SM9 (and a 1956 SM3). I have read several comments that the SM9 was boring or unremarkable. If I could only keep one of my 12 typewriters, it would be the SM9. Great type quality, lack of drama, reliability, modern lines, quality build.
- OregonJim
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Re: SM9 1970 vs 1977
Penhurion wrote:
I have read several comments that the SM9 was boring or unremarkable.
I think operas are boring and unremarkable. That says more about me than it does operas. 
I like the SM9, even though the touch is...not my style. It has a clean look. I would trust it to hold up under heavy use.
