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was introduced in 1983, and sold in 1984 for $ 100. (U.S.) LEWP, as it was called, was a very easy to use word processor that had features that were bred into newer systems later. It automatically fixed transpositions on the run, a feature not seen in more sophisticated contemporary word processing programs.
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compatible, using the same Intel 8088 16 bit processor as the IBM PC, with two floppy disc drives, 256K of RAM, and an amber monitor. The machine sold for $ 1495 (US). They sold 125,000 in the first 13 months, then reduced the price to $ 1295 (US).
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media ("Elephant. Never forgets") and printer ribbons, and acting as the sole North
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