12 May
2000
12 May
'00
12:50 a.m.
Allison Parent wrote:
Yes, I understand that, but I was also wondering why the precise speed of
14.8 characters per second.
Besides, "Balls-O-Meter" is fun to work into a conversation. I'm not sure
if all Selectrics have them, though (I think the early ones do).
-- Derek
Fred Cisin
wrote...
Like most typewriters it's mechancical and if driven to fast it will jam
and do bad things. It is vitally important that you not exceed 14.8
characters per second on
Selectrics.
... or what? Does the Balls-O-Meter wear out? :)