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The L.E.A.D. 2.5 Word Processor
This precedes, Microsoft Office Suite, spell-check programs, Electric Pencil software, Brother WP-1400D editing electronic typewriter, correction tape or white-out.
A $1.00 yard sale find that couldn't be left behind.
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This is great. Is it bluetooth?
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precedes bluetooth, It's a gray-tooth!
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I think sometimes I need the TWO erasor one!!!! (:-D)
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I'm just thankful for automatic spell-check!
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luv your discription Pw!! mrmajestic1 threw in a nice one too!
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