5 Questions
What was the key innovation in the early typewriters of the 19th century?
mechanical keys
Which innovation led to the emergence of electric keyboards in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Teletype Model 33
What layout was common in the first electric keyboards?
QWERTY
What made inputting information simpler with the introduction of keyboards?
re-keying the statement
What was the main advantage keyboards offered over the punchcard system?
no need for complete removal and reinsertion of cards
Explore the origins and evolution of keyboards from the early typewriters of the 19th century to the first electric keyboards like the Teletype Model 33. Learn about the transition from mechanical keys to electrical input devices.
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