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Typewriters Return
By Kezia Simister

An antique shop in Arlington sells old typewriters to young people, such as Sam Doran. (Photo by Kezia Simister)
An antique shop in Arlington sells old typewriters to young people, such as Sam Doran. (Photo by Kezia Simister)
ARLINGTON, Mass - January 30, 2008 - Lots of kids clamor for the latest gadgets these days: cell phones, iPODs, and video games. But not all young people are exclusively into the most up-to-the-minute technology.

For some, vintage technology has its charm too. An old-fashioned shop in Arlington is appealing to a surprising new group of customers. That story now from WBUR's Kezia Simister.

Audio for this story will be available on WBUR's web site later today.



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