Computer History 1983 IBM DISPLAYWRITER Word Processing Office Systems Promo (restored) PC

If you enjoy our videos, PLEASE HELP US Preserve Technology History with a small contribution to our channel: Your contribution greatly helps! Thank you! ~ CHAP. A film restoration for review and comment. IBM’s automated office vision for 1983. This promotional film shows the IBM DISPLAYWRITER dedicated word processing system, introduced in 1980. DISPLAYWRITER was a 16-bit microcomputer, with 8 inch floppy diskettes and limited file compatibility with IBM’s other office systems. Cost was over $8,000, equivalent to nearly $25,000 today. The more versatile IBM PC introduced in 1982, was less expensive and more successful, and could run IBM’s “Displaywrite” software. IBM PC sales completely overtook the Displaywriter, which was eventually discontinued by IBM in 1986. In 1984, IBM announced “DisplayWrite/3“ software for the IBM PC, with similar functions to the Displaywriter’s software, making the more expensive Displaywriter non-competitive in the market. This color promo film (C) IBM shows some of the other IBM office products being used and promoted during the early 1980’s. Mentioned are the IBM 8100, IBM Laser Printer/Copier, IBM PC, and others. Restoration film excerpt courtesy of Speakeasy Archives And thanks to IBM ARCHIVES Uploaded for educational review and comment, Computer History Archives Project (CHAP)