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Hardware
Southwest became legendary for their well designed electronics hardware, carefully crafted for
the benefit of hobbyists of all experience levels. Here are some of their important products.
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Terminals
"The Typewriter That Changed the World" - Don Lancaster's affordable video terminal that opened
the door to affordable personal computers!

An improvement over Don's original. Also SWTPC's first venture into computing. Designed from the
ground up for computer terminal use.
TV Typewriter II - (1975)

64 characters instead of 32, with optional screen.
CT-64

A more professional offering with integrated screen.
CT-82

Intended for business.
CT-8212
Other SS-50
Gimix 6809 (Ghost)
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