Do any word processor-only computers exist?

Question

This may sound like a stupid question, but do any word processor-only computers exist (at a low price)? To preface, I don't have the internet at home and don't want to spend the money for a regular computer with all the different drives and such. However, I do want some kind of small computer which can ONLY be used for writing, has a Microsoft Word-like program and a floppy disk drive which is compatible with regular printers (meaning I could take the disk elsewhere to print out my work). If something like that does exist, what is it called and what should I expect to pay?

I'm not that familiar with computer technologies, so let me off easy if something like that doesn't exist. Don't be a smartass and say "get a typewriter" because I have one; it's just not practical anymore.

Answer 1

It used to be possible to get word processor systems (WPS), but as the prices of PCs have dropped in the last 15 years, there's no economy in creating a dedicated WPS any more, except as enhanced typewriters. The typewriter/word processor systems have a small amount if storage and a very small LCD display, smaller than the display on a graphing calculator.



Full-fledged word processing systems with PC style hardware, a screen and printer are still on the market, but they're actually more expensive than PCs. Here's an example of a current system



http://www.swintec.com/swintec/processors.htm



which is essentially an older PC running DOS with a word processing program. For half this price, you could purchase a low end windows laptop, a laser printer, and a USB flash drive (in lieu of floppy disks), and have a more versatile system - you can more easily and reiably save files to a flsh drive than to floppy disks.

Answer 2

Word Processor Computer

Answer 3

YES

Modern type writers are word processors, they still look like a typewriter but when you type it show on a little screen with spell check ect. When your ready you tell it to print everything out onto your paper.

I'm not being a smartass, a typewriter really is what you want.



Ive never seen one with a disk drive because the print was built in, but i' would not be surprized if there was such a thing



try one of these price start at $120



http://www.smarter.com/typewriters-word-processors/pl--ch-40--ca-62.html

Answer 4

Well, they USED to make computers that were only word processors. You can get pretty close by doing the following...



1) Get a computer that has an absolute MINIMUM of add-ons. If you have a knowledgeable friend, you can probably even build one from spare parts that people (and companies) are throwing away. Heck, start talking to companies and you might even get one of them to PAY you to dispose of their old computer equipment. I started doing this as a sort of charity, to build computers for kids in low-income families who could use them for their school work.



2) You don't need a hard drive. You may want one for convenience, but you won't really need it for anything except storing your documents, so it can be REALLY small.



3) Get yourself a copy of Ubuntu Linux. It's free. You can either get Ubuntu by downloading and burning the CD, or they will even MAIL you the CD for free...



http://ubuntu.com



Ubuntu (and most other versions of Linux) comes pre-installed with OpenOffice, which includes this word processor...



http://www.openoffice.org/product/writer.html



4) As I said, the computer doesn't necessarily need a hard drive. Unlike Windows, Ubuntu can run completely from the CD-ROM, though it will admittedly take a bit longer to boot than if it were on a hard drive. Even then, the hard drive wouldn't have to be too large... 3 or 4 gigabytes is enough.



You can also store your files on a memory stick (jump drive), which also makes you portable in case you want to have a look at your documents on someone else's computer. And yes, OpenOffice Writer can read and save Microsoft Word files too.

Answer 5

Yes, these days, they're called electric typewriters.



Some even have smallish monitor screens (7" or so) that your text shows-up on before it is typed. Others have LCD displays just above the keyboard that allow you to read what you type (sort of a visible buffer).



From the sound of it, you'd be best served buying a cheap laptop with something like Corel Office Suite or MS Office installed. For backward and forward compatability, go for Corel (it's also cheaper than the MS product).

Answer 6

You really will have a hard time finding something like that. You can by a cheap computer for 400 dollars but office is really expensive. Student/home version is 150 I believe. You could always try buying a used one but you just have to update it in a couple of years anyways. My advice spend then 500 dollars and get something that will last you 5 years+

Answer 7

Dont waste your money on a "$500 pc" like the commenter above said. If you buy it new it will be Vista and on $500 hardware will run like .... well imagine trying to suck a golf ball through a garden hose.

I would recommend getting a thumb drive and an EeePC from Asus. It will give you the basics, without Windows bloat, for much cheaper. They are about 300-400 USD.



demo:

http://eeepc.asus.com/global/guide.htm

Answer 8

Why not get an older computer with office installed?



You could get one for under $50.00 and it will do a lot more than an expensive typewriter. With a small flash drive you could get your documents printed anywhere.

Also, new inkjet printers can be bought for $40.00 nowdays.

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