Kobo sells a line of devices with E Ink displays that are designed for reading eBooks. But since Kobo eReaders have a USB port and Linux-based software, of course people have found ways to hack the devices for use in other ways. One recent example? Kobowriter is a free and open source tool that lets […]
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Freewrite Traveler is a portable writing machine (not a laptop)
Modern laptops, smartphones and tablets are multi-purpose gadgets that you can use to read, write, watch, play, or create all sort of things. But sometimes a single-purpose gadget is the right tool for the job. That’s why some folks prefer reading eBooks on a Kindle or NOOK to reading on a phone or tablet — […]
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Pomera E Ink typewriter coming to America (crowdfunding)
Japanese company King Jim has been selling a line of “E Ink typewriters” under the Pomera brand name for years, and now the company plans to bring its latest model to the United States. The Pomera DM30Â features a 6 inch E Ink display, a built-in keyboard, and a design that lets you fold the […]
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Turning a classic typewriter into a printer
Printers are pretty cheap these days (it’s the ink that’s expensive). But what if you want to print your documents in way that’s a bit more… Rube Goldberg-esque? Chris Gregg (with a little help from his friends) has figured out how to turn a Smith Corona typewriter from the 1960s into a printer that works with […]