I have a Videowriter which manufacture date is stamped on the back of same as 03/86, and which I've had since about that date. As a former marketing director for Dataquest, San Jose, CA, I often consulted with fledgling electronic typewriter companies regarding the features, etc. of their planned systems. They gave me this system for my efforts. I used to use it full-time and assume it's running just fine. Want me to check? Julie (Voss) Fischer Kennewick, WA Collection: Voss Typewriter Canon Cat Magnavox Videowriter (ancient) Smith Corona typewriter