Traditional typewriters still exist, and can be purchased online, but the Pomera DM30 puts a modern twist on the classic device. Featuring a 6-inch E Ink display panel, 20-hours of battery life via AA cells, and a tri-fold keyboard with keys boasting a horizontal pitch of 17 mm and a vertical pitch of 15.5 mm. One caveat: it’ll set you back $499 when it’s released this November. Continue reading for more pictures, information, and the Kickstarter page, which lets you pick up an early bird version for $349.
“This mobile device is called pomera, dedicated to entering text. Its compact body houses a foldable keyboard, which is as large and convenient as that of a laptop. pomera starts immediately after being turned on and continues to run on batteries for many hours. It is useful on the go, in a meeting and other settings,” according to the Kickstarter page.