This was the general arrangement of
the Edison business phonograph, which still retained the wooden
base the amusement model. His recording experts now knew more about
recording the human voice and achieving loud and distinct
playback. The new
Edison product was priced $70, significantly less than the
$100 $150 price range the nineteenth century but still
$10 more than the price the Graphophone. (Illus 11-1.XI- 2
that was essential succeed this business.) effort was made
to make the business phonograph any easier use than the
amusement phonograph and there was correction device nor
means measuring the length the dictated message.)
The Edison business phonograph 1905 was not
specifically designed for the business user.
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" (See Illus 11-2, Graphophone ad. According to
Durand, its basic format was different from the graphophone,
the dictating machine that had first been introduced the
1880s. The introduction the minute cylinder was
especially suited for the dictation business letters.
Finally, the basic phonograph format had evolved into a
lighter, more compact machine. The Standard and Gem
models had short mandrels with the drive screw assembly
parallel and its rear. The development the Home
model opened the way series designs which the length
of the mandrel assembly was shortened.
When Edison re-entered the business machine field in
1905, his laboratory staff had improved the orginal phonograph
format considerably
