Pomera's typewriter smashes crowdfunding target, brings distraction-free writing to the US

Something to look forward to: Another device is joining the list of distraction-free digital typewriters. The Pomera D250 has been available in Japan since 2022, where it's proven very popular. Now, thanks to a successful crowdfunding campaign, it's coming to the US for writers who prefer not having the entire internet distracting them. There have been numerous Pomera models since the first was released in 2008, and the DM-250 is said to be the best yet. As with other devices of this ilk, the small, laptop-like Pomera has the sole job of ensuring you can type without being tempted to have a quick online browsing session, play a game, or are taken out of the zone by notifications or popups. An Indiegogo campaign to make a US version, the Pomera D250US, has already smashed past its $10,000 funding goal by 853% – it's currently at $85,333. Specs-wise, the Pomera D250US features a high-contrast, 10.3-inch 1024 x 600 black-and-white LCD screen and an adjustable backlight with light and ... Read full article.