If your dad is on the other end of the spectrum and has an aversion to all things touchscreen (or maybe just has a hard time getting used to it), then try easing him into it with this quirky salute to the days of typewriter ribbon and Wite-Out. This antique typewriter has been modified to work as a keyboard for PC, Mac, and iPad. Just plug in your USB cord, and it functions as a full keyboard with all letters, numbers and punctuation marks.
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