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The Past and Present of the Typewriter. Jerry Lo. The Past of the Typewriter. T ypewriter has made writing letters easier William Austin Burt c reated the first typewriter F irst created in July 23 1829 M ainly made out of metal. Push the keys/buttons. Motion.
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The Past of the Typewriter • Typewriter has made writing letters easier • William Austin Burt created the first typewriter • First created in July 23 1829 • Mainly made out of metal Push the keys/buttons Motion Button comes back up Sound Motion Makes sound
The Present of the Keyboard • Keyboard made it easier for humans to type faster • Made for not getting the cross bars stuck together • Christopher Latham Scholes created the present computer keyboard • Invented in 1873 • Made from water-cut plastic Push the button down Motion Button comes back up Sound Motion Makes a little sound
Comparison • Very heavy • Big • Light weight • Small The Past The Present
Sources • http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Keyboard_on_a_typewriter.jpg • http://www.timetoast.com/search/timelines?cx=partner-pub-3637961829875093%3Aehixnl-dg1y&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=typewriter&sa=Search • http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00EeqThZjdnBzg/Slim-Multimedia-Keyboard.jpg • http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Typewriter/all/?lang=pt • http://inventors.about.com/od/computerperipherals/a/computer_keyboa.htm • http://www.ehow.com/facts_5022942_computer-keyboards-made.html