Topic: The $500 Freewrite word processor is pretentious hipster nonsense
Anonymous A started this discussion 7 years ago #86,590
We see a lot of ridiculous tech products in our inboxes — everything from a connected toothbrush to a belt that loosens as you eat too much. But the Freewrite, which calls itself the "world's first smart typewriter," is ridiculous on another level.
The Freewrite is a $500 word processor. The device, which has Wi-Fi, a 5.5-inch e-ink screen and a mechanical keyboard, is designed to be a single-purpose writing tool. Files on the device are stored in plain text and can sync with Dropbox, Google Drive and Evernote.
Basically, it's like a number of distraction-free writing apps that already exist for iOS, Android, Chrome and OS X — but in a device that weighs four pounds (slightly less than a Macbook pro) and has a tiny screen. For the same price, you could have a 16GB iPad Air 2.
The device — intitally called the Hemingwrite — raised nearly $350,000 on Kickstarter at the end of 2014.
Today, the Freewrite is available for pre-order in a 24-hour flash sale for $449. The price will go up to $550, and is expected to start shipping in March.
We appreciate that there is a niche group of writers who will want something like the Freewrite. There are plenty in the media who love the idea. But we still can't wrap our minds around a $500 word processor in 2016.
When one considers that similar devices, such as the Alphasmart Neo are closer to $50 — albeit without cloud connectivity — charging this much money for this type of product seems insane.
The Freewrite is a $500 word processor. The device, which has Wi-Fi, a 5.5-inch e-ink screen and a mechanical keyboard, is designed to be a single-purpose writing tool. Files on the device are stored in plain text and can sync with Dropbox, Google Drive and Evernote.
Basically, it's like a number of distraction-free writing apps that already exist for iOS, Android, Chrome and OS X — but in a device that weighs four pounds (slightly less than a Macbook pro) and has a tiny screen. For the same price, you could have a 16GB iPad Air 2.
The device — intitally called the Hemingwrite — raised nearly $350,000 on Kickstarter at the end of 2014.
Today, the Freewrite is available for pre-order in a 24-hour flash sale for $449. The price will go up to $550, and is expected to start shipping in March.
We appreciate that there is a niche group of writers who will want something like the Freewrite. There are plenty in the media who love the idea. But we still can't wrap our minds around a $500 word processor in 2016.
When one considers that similar devices, such as the Alphasmart Neo are closer to $50 — albeit without cloud connectivity — charging this much money for this type of product seems insane.
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later[^] [v] #992,100
I agree. Just buy a fucking computer.
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 4 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,102
Ha. What a useless piece of crap. Only a moron would use one.
Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 2 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,136
If you’re too lazy to declutter your computer, you deserve to lose $500 buying this joke of a device.
Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 20 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,148
Is this product real or a joke?
Anonymous B replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,150
@previous (E)
See for yourself!
https://getfreewrite.com/products/freewrite-smart-typewriter?variant=27819513473&gclid=CjwKCAjw_MnmBRAoEiwAPRRWW3o_714TDhWpghs-k5Un9jYLnYPdFI2uLEs8g-PiL3fyKeZjJSypUhoCpUEQAvD_BwE
See for yourself!
https://getfreewrite.com/products/freewrite-smart-typewriter?variant=27819513473&gclid=CjwKCAjw_MnmBRAoEiwAPRRWW3o_714TDhWpghs-k5Un9jYLnYPdFI2uLEs8g-PiL3fyKeZjJSypUhoCpUEQAvD_BwE
Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 10 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,157
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Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,159
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,162
@992,157 (Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ)That keyboard only cums with English letters. You will not be able to order Cream of Sum of Sum Yung Guy with Chinese characters.
Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 17 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,164
Ben Johnson joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 3 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,165
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 21 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,168
@992,164 (Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ)
ISO keyboard is a slight variation with English letters. No Chinese symbols.
ISO keyboard is a slight variation with English letters. No Chinese symbols.
Skip Farnsworth !PfF0cp./hQ replied with this 7 years ago, 23 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,174
@previous (J)
Pretty sure you have no idea how Chinese people use keyboards lol. They do not have thousands of keys. They use pinyin to form words.
Pretty sure you have no idea how Chinese people use keyboards lol. They do not have thousands of keys. They use pinyin to form words.
Sheila LaBoof joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 48 seconds later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,175
they use paintbrushes on very sensitive pads
takes all fuckin day and nothing gets done
takes all fuckin day and nothing gets done
Ben Johnson replied with this 7 years ago, 19 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,180
Anonymous E replied with this 7 years ago, 5 hours later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,280
@992,150 (B)
That is a waste of money.
Here is a cheaper way to get the same thing:
1. Buy a Chromebook, or use your current laptop. Cost: between $0 and $200.
2. Plug in a mechanical keyboard. Cost: $200 at the most.
3. Download any of the minimal word processors online, and many are free. Cost: no more than $50.
That is a waste of money.
Here is a cheaper way to get the same thing:
1. Buy a Chromebook, or use your current laptop. Cost: between $0 and $200.
2. Plug in a mechanical keyboard. Cost: $200 at the most.
3. Download any of the minimal word processors online, and many are free. Cost: no more than $50.
Dino Dan !!+8C/QO3OQ replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,281
Anonymous L joined in and replied with this 7 years ago, 5 minutes later, 12 hours after the original post[^] [v] #992,283
USAmerican Freewrite™ mechanically processed wordfood product is not healthy
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