Let's talk about e-ink devices. Are there only tablets? What about long form content created by a smart typewriter? A mixed bag ...

TIMECODES
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - The concept of a modern typewriter
01:02 - E-ink screen to protect your eyes
01:28 - Classical typewriter design & weight - some specs
01:59 - A palm rest is recommended
02:24 - Mechanical keyboard with Kailh Box brown switches
02:39 - Limited features for productivity
02:53 - Arrow keys (WASD) on the third generation model
03:19 - The Freewriting Philosophy
03:32 - Intended for quick drafting without editing
03:51 - The matte e-ink screen in the center of focus
04:15 - There are several "special" editions available
04:50 - Battery life could be better since there is a lot of space inside the device
05:30 - Sync directly to (proprietary) Astrohaus cloud
06:09 - The WIFI switch
06:48 - Three different folder only
07:13 - The idea is just to sit down and write
07:36 - Only available in US ANSI layout (no ISO for the 3rd generation)
08:21 - The sound of the keyboard is quite loud
08:51 - Instant on and ready to write
09:12 - English International layout to support other languages
10:47 - Only plain text - but Markdown can help
11:12 - Possible but maybe not the best use case: LaTeX code
11:52 - E-ink means, there is some screen delay while typing
13:02 - I am still so much faster typing on this device
13:35 - Write your thoughts down and edit later!
14:53 - My thoughts are slower than my typing speed anyway
15:13 - Anachronistic approach that works - mimicking analog style …
15:33 - … but still connected to the cloud and ready for full digital editing
16:12 - The reMarkable is a great companion device
16:56 - … in a fully paperless workflow
17:26 - Why am I not using the keyboard covers offered by reMarkable and Onyx?
18:06 - This is not a carry-around-device (use the Traveler instead)

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