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Freewrite Traveler | Lightweight and Portable Typewriter with E Ink Digital Screen for Distraction-Free Drafting | Word Processor with Wifi Cloud Sync and Long Battery Life for Writers on the Move
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Brand | Astrohaus |
Special Feature | Portable, Lightweight |
Screen Size | 6 Inches |
Display Type | E Ink |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
About this item
- ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS — Always struggling to resist distractions (notifications, emails, internet browsing, social media, etc.) when trying to write on your laptop? Traveler by Freewrite is a portable typewriter that functions as a truly distraction-free word processor, so you can focus and become absorbed in your writing—and not the latest cat memes.
- GET IN THE FLOW, ANYWHERE — From morning meditations to midnight musings, never miss another great idea…simply turn on the Traveler and let the words flow. With its long-lasting battery (up to 4 weeks) and slim, featherweight design (only 1.6 lbs), you can draft whenever—and wherever—inspiration strikes.
- STAY IMMERSED — It’s so much more than a simple writing machine. The Traveler’s full-size scissor switch keyboard provides satisfying tactile feedback and the blue light-free e-ink display is easy on the eyes in any light. Drafting becomes an immersive sensory experience, enhancing creative and lateral thinking.
- UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL — Cultivate more prolific writing sessions so you can achieve your literary goals. Unleash your creativity. . Finish that novel. Tap into writing joy and improve your output by 2-3x. Freewrite’s portable word processor is one of the best gifts for writers, sure to be deeply appreciated for years to come.
- SYNC EVERYTHING INSTANTLY — Never lose a thought again. This modern writing tool features internal flash storage that can hold up to 1,000,000 words , and with built-in wifi, everything is seamlessly synced to the cloud. When you’re ready to edit, simply transfer your drafts to your software of choice.
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Product Description
DESIGNED TO KEEP YOU DRAFTING FORWARD
Is the tendency to self-edit as you write stalling your momentum? Struggling with the endless distractions of life on your laptop? Freewrite’s single-purpose drafting tools are designed to help you find your flow state and stay there longer. A modern typewriter may be just what you need to unlock your creative potential and achieve your literary goals.
THE LATEST IN DISTRACTION-FREE TECH
Looking for a digital typewriter or word processor to help you develop more prolific writing sessions? The Freewrite Traveler combines features like a satisfying keyboard with modern conveniences like automatic synching to the cloud. Traveler is the most portable typewriter from Freewrite— take it anywhere, and never miss a moment of inspiration.
A MODERN TYPEWRITER FOR TODAY’S AUTHORS
Freewrite drafting tools are meticulously designed to help you focus on your craft and write faster, longer, and better—without fatiguing your eyes, wrists, or mind. A portable typewriter is one of the most meaningful gifts for writers.
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Product Dimensions | 11.3 x 5 x 0.97 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.56 pounds |
ASIN | B08LGLSZP5 |
Item model number | AST-01 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #41,856 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 4, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Astrohaus |
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Customers like the writing style, portability, and distractions of the graphic tablet. For example, they mention it's perfect for providing distraction-free writing and helping stay on task while drafting. That said, some complain about the value and backlight. Opinions are mixed on quality and ease of use.
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Customers find the graphic tablet perfect for providing distraction-free writing and helping stay on task while drafting. They say the feel of its keys make it a unique writing experience that inspires productivity. Customers say it brings back their love for writing and is amazing for first drafts. The keyboard is responsive and refreshing to type on, making it convenient to jot down notes, brainstorm, or produce whole documents. They also say it's great for writing anytime and anywhere.
"...Increased words per day output - please see above...." Read more
"...Postbox also has your writing stats to help keep you motivated and see how hard you’ve worked.-..." Read more
"...Things I Like- The keyboard is smooth and quiet, and easy to type on.- Synching and accessing files is easy.-..." Read more
"...This allows you set a mood conducive for writing, and you find yourself enjoying the act once there are no intrusive distractions...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the graphic tablet. They mention it's super portable, easy to throw into a bag, and fun to take out to a cafe. Some say the Traveler seems more practical, and they'll likely get much more use out of it. The keys have sufficient travel to make your typing feel comfortable. Overall, most are happy with the port ability of the product.
"...Pros:Lightweight and small - easy to throw into a bag, fun to take out to a cafe or library...." Read more
"...The Freewrite Traveler is awesome! Some people make it seem like the product is complicated but it’s very simple...." Read more
"...I wanted a distraction-free writing tool that was portable, lightweight, and as limited as possible to a single function: writing...." Read more
"...is responsive and quite refreshing to type on, with sufficient travel to the keys to make your typing feel weighty...." Read more
Customers find the graphic tablet great for outdoor use. They say the lack of distractions promotes productivity. Some customers also say the device is good as a distraction-free device, helping to focus the mind and fingers on writing only. Overall, customers say the tablet helps them stay on task while drafting.
"...As others have said, the FreeWrite helps to focus the mind and fingers on writing only...." Read more
"...device is perfect for providing distraction free writing and helping me stay on task while drafting...." Read more
"...The screen is great for outdoor use.- the lack of distraction DOES promote productivity-..." Read more
"...It is expensive. Pen and paper is cheap and also distraction free, but pen and paper isn't free in time...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the battery life of the graphic tablet. They mention that it stays charged forever.
"...Battery life is long. I've had mine over a week and used daily. I'm still on the first charge.It is expensive...." Read more
"...The battery life is great and it really does help you write a lot...." Read more
"All good. It works pretty good. Battery life is decent." Read more
"...It stays charged forever and ever." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the graphic tablet. Some mention that it works pretty well, looks very much like a premium product, and feels a bit delicate. However, others say that it definitely has a lag when typing and is unresponsive.
"...In my opinion it looks great and while it feels a bit delicate it doesn’t feel cheap...." Read more
"...space bar is not working smoothly; 2) imperfections on plastic edges on keyboard casing...." Read more
"...It looks very much like a premium product (the piano black top reminds me greatly of an original PS3 model) and the keyboard is responsive and quite..." Read more
"...Things I don’t like, or wish were better.- The slight lag on the screen when typing is a little bit inhibiting...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the graphic tablet. Some mention that it's beautiful, comfortable, and effortless to use. However, others say that it’s hard to navigate since there’s no mouse, and not entirely intuitive. They also mention that the refund process was also lengthy.
"...Not for editing - it is not easy to navigate around in what you have already typed, that has to be done later on a different machine.Pros:..." Read more
"...You boot it up and it walks you through setting up wifi. Once you’ve done that it will walk you through creating a Postbox account with Freewrite...." Read more
"...The refund process was also lengthy - had to contact Amazon customer service to follow up on the refund." Read more
"...Navigation between paragraphs and lines. This is clunky, time-consuming, and difficult...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the graphic tablet. They mention that the price is stupid expensive, the product feels plasticky, and is not durable. Some customers also say that the quality is not good.
"...the price… this thing is stupid expensive and I can’t recommend it to hobby writers unless they are loaded...." Read more
"...The product feels plasticky and cheap, and not durable. I hope Astrohaus can improve the quality control of their products...." Read more
"...The price is high. I can only hope that my Traveler lasts me many years, and that I get a lot of good use from it...." Read more
"...I'm still on the first charge.It is expensive. Pen and paper is cheap and also distraction free, but pen and paper isn't free in time...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the backlight of the graphic tablet. They mention that they would like to see no backlighting or a backlight for the e-ink screen.
"...Lack of backlighting...." Read more
"...No backlighting...." Read more
"...The other is a backlight for the e-ink screen, similar to how the kindle does it, as you simply cannot use the traveler at night without light...." Read more
"...delay in what you type vs when you see it on screen and there is no backlight. That was enough for me to return it...." Read more
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I have written more in the last week than I had in the previous six months. As others have said, the FreeWrite helps to focus the mind and fingers on writing only. I think the reason it is working well for me is that it compels forward momentum by leveraging laziness. Backspacing to correct is not impossible but is just hard enough that my brain has decided to keep writing. Instead of deleting or moving a sentence that I don't like, I now just plow ahead and type an alternate version, knowing that it will land in a google doc for editing later. The result is more words on the page, not always a perfect and polished version of the writing, but something to work with.
I was afraid of the high price tag and some of the tech glitches that other reviewers have experienced, so I bought the service plan. So far so good.
Cons:
Latency- doesn't bother me but the letters do take at least half a second to show up on screen after you press the key
Ghosts - see latency above - letters and images can also take some time to vacate the screen after they have appeared
Key commands- I will need the manual for a while because in order to navigate around the screen, change settings, etc, combinations of keys have to be pressed. Not entirely intuitive, but it keeps the button count down and makes the keyboard clean and simple.
Plastic case - I kind of like it but my husband thinks it could look less cheap and not catch fingerprints so easily.
Not for editing - it is not easy to navigate around in what you have already typed, that has to be done later on a different machine.
Pros:
Lightweight and small - easy to throw into a bag, fun to take out to a cafe or library.
Increased words per day output - please see above.
Keyboard feels nice - not too loud but satisfying to type on, it has a very good depth of key press
No eye strain - I have a remote job so I stare at a screen for 40 hours per week. The FreeWrite does not add t o my eye strain, and using it does not feel like spending even more time at work.
Ambient light required - the screen is like paper; you will need a book light to read it in the dark.
The Freewrite Traveler is awesome! Some people make it seem like the product is complicated but it’s very simple. You boot it up and it walks you through setting up wifi. Once you’ve done that it will walk you through creating a Postbox account with Freewrite. It’s simple and easy. Once that’s happened you can begin distraction free writing.
Issues Addressed:
- my biggest concern is regarding the WIFI. The Freewrite cannot connect to 5G wifi (it won’t even show it as an option to connect) most home Wi-Fi signals have regular/5G so if that’s the case for you then this is not an issue. However when you go out and about to write you may not find a wifi to connect to.
- the price… this thing is stupid expensive and I can’t recommend it to hobby writers unless they are loaded. I freelance write for websites, work as a ghostwriter, and have published my own novel. The device is perfect for providing distraction free writing and helping me stay on task while drafting.
- The biggest concern I typically see is about the half second delay between typing and letters appearing on the screen. I personally stare at my keyboard like an amateur while I start typing then halfway through a paragraph I glance up to read/quick edit. With that style of writing I don’t notice the type delay. However, if you don’t look down at all while you type this could become a real issue and may ruin the experience.
- the Traveler saves your data on the device until it’s deleted. All my drafts have stayed on the device and there is nothing that has been lost.
-Postbox is an awesome system. If connected to WIFI it instantly autosaves your drafts to their system. If you connect your postbox account to Google Documents (another easy thing to do) it will also autosave instantly to Google documents. Postbox also has your writing stats to help keep you motivated and see how hard you’ve worked.
- some people say the device appears cheaply made and plasticky. In my opinion it looks great and while it feels a bit delicate it doesn’t feel cheap. The device comes with a cleaning wipe that I use more to clean the cover as it is definitely a fingerprint magnet.
Overall there are How To Use Freewrite Traveler like a Pro videos on YouTube. Take the time to watch them and you will learn all the neat features the device has to offer. It is near flawless for what it offers and happens to work so well for me.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
The Freewrite Traveler is awesome! Some people make it seem like the product is complicated but it’s very simple. You boot it up and it walks you through setting up wifi. Once you’ve done that it will walk you through creating a Postbox account with Freewrite. It’s simple and easy. Once that’s happened you can begin distraction free writing.
Issues Addressed:
- my biggest concern is regarding the WIFI. The Freewrite cannot connect to 5G wifi (it won’t even show it as an option to connect) most home Wi-Fi signals have regular/5G so if that’s the case for you then this is not an issue. However when you go out and about to write you may not find a wifi to connect to.
- the price… this thing is stupid expensive and I can’t recommend it to hobby writers unless they are loaded. I freelance write for websites, work as a ghostwriter, and have published my own novel. The device is perfect for providing distraction free writing and helping me stay on task while drafting.
- The biggest concern I typically see is about the half second delay between typing and letters appearing on the screen. I personally stare at my keyboard like an amateur while I start typing then halfway through a paragraph I glance up to read/quick edit. With that style of writing I don’t notice the type delay. However, if you don’t look down at all while you type this could become a real issue and may ruin the experience.
- the Traveler saves your data on the device until it’s deleted. All my drafts have stayed on the device and there is nothing that has been lost.
-Postbox is an awesome system. If connected to WIFI it instantly autosaves your drafts to their system. If you connect your postbox account to Google Documents (another easy thing to do) it will also autosave instantly to Google documents. Postbox also has your writing stats to help keep you motivated and see how hard you’ve worked.
- some people say the device appears cheaply made and plasticky. In my opinion it looks great and while it feels a bit delicate it doesn’t feel cheap. The device comes with a cleaning wipe that I use more to clean the cover as it is definitely a fingerprint magnet.
Overall there are How To Use Freewrite Traveler like a Pro videos on YouTube. Take the time to watch them and you will learn all the neat features the device has to offer. It is near flawless for what it offers and happens to work so well for me.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023
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Freewrite traveler è quello che cercavo, leggero e piccolo ed entra perfettamente nella mia borsa. Da quando l'ho acquistato scrivo ogni giorno senza alcuna distrazione e rimanendo coinvolta al 100% nella mia storia.
Il prezzo non è economico ma per chi ha la passione della scrittura, ha in cantiere in romanzo o lavora con le parole è favoloso e un ottimo investimento.
Unica pecca il fatto che ogni tanto è un po' lento per chi, come me, ha una scrittura alla tastiera fluida e molto veloce.
Pour le clavier, on peut le configurer dans la langue de notre choix. Plutôt que de le passer azerty, je l'ai mis en bépo, ce qui est très pratique pour taper sur un petit clavier (les mains bougent moins). Pour les touches, j'ai utilisé des stickers de claviers qui font très bien l'affaire.
J'ai configuré le partage de fichier en sauvegarde sur le cloud de mon compte gmail, comme ça mes fichiers sont toujours sauvegardés automatiquement. Par précaution, j'utilise tout même régulièrement la fonction "envoyer" qui m'envoie mon texte en format pdf et txt sur ma boîte mail.
La seule petite chose qui me chagrine sur le fonctionnement, c'est le difficulté pour revenir en arrière dans le texte pour corriger quelque chose. C'est possible de le faire, mais ce n'est pas très bien pensé. On sent que le but de la machine est de pousser les gens à écrire, à "sprinter" . Les corrections ou changements sont vraiment à faire dur pc.
Enfin, reste le problème du prix. C'est une machine géniale que je ne regrette pas d'avoir acheté, elle m'aide beaucoup. Mais ça reste tout de même très cher pour quelque chose qui, au final, se résume à être une machine à écrire électronique.
Ich habe den Traveler dann doch zurückgeschickt und einen neuen bestellt. Auch bei diesem Traveler ist das fiepende Geräusch vorhanden, allerdings nicht ganz so laut.
Aber trotzdem muss ich meine Bewertung auf einen Stern reduzieren.
Ich habe dieses Gerät jetzt 6 Monate und 15 Tage.
Nachdem ich das Gerät getauscht hatte, hab ich mir noch den Smart Type Writer geholt. So dass ich den Traveler seitdem Kauf vielleicht 10 Stunden in Gebrauch hatte. Jetzt geht plötzlich der Powerbutton nicht mehr. Ok. Eigentlich ja gar kein Problem, sollen sie ihn reparieren. Haha, denkste. Ich bin aus der Garantie heraus (6 Monate ernsthaft). Ich kann den einschicken und sie machen eine Diagnose. Die Kosten für die Diagnose (ohne Kosten für die eventuelle Reparatur) 50$ Versandkosten hin und zurück darf ich selber tragen (als versicherter Versand) 100€ und dann natürlich noch die Reparaturkosten obendrauf.
Öhm, gehts noch?
Definitiv ein Nogo. Konsequenz: Den Smart Type Writer hab ich schon verkauft. Der Traveler fliegt auf den Müll.
Fazit für mich: Nie wieder Technik von Minifirmen.
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Der/ die /das Freewrite Traveler ist an sich ein super Sache.
Sicher erschließt sich der Nutzen nur jemandem, der gerne schreibt und der sich leicht ablenken lässt, aber ja das Teil taugt was.
Die Tastatur fühlt sich gut an, ließ sich auch kinderleicht auf ein deutsches Layout umstellen. Die Beschriftung der Tasten lässt sich allerdings nicht so einfach ändern, aber ich schreibe blind mit 10 Fingern und weiß auch so, wo welche Taste ist. Falls dann doch mal eine Tastenbelegung unklar sein sollte, kann man sich mit einem langen Druck auf die Leertaste eine Abbildung des deutschen Layouts auf dem Bildschirm anzeigen lassen.
Der Bildschirm reagiert dem e-ink geschuldet ein bisschen verzögert. Aber das fällt mir schon gar nicht mehr auf.
Die Daten über Postbox zu sichern hat bis jetzt super geklappt und auch auf meinem google drive ist alles immer upto date, also auch hier bisher noch keine Beanstandungen.
Das der Bildschirm keine Hintergrundbeleuchtung hat, stört mich jetzt auch nicht. Im Stockdunkeln könnte ich mit Zettel und Stift ja auch nicht schreiben ;)
Also alles in allem, gefällt mir der Traveler super ....
Aber:
Leider hab ich ein Gerät erwischt, bei dem sobald man es einschaltet ein nerviges Fiepen (so Tinitusmäßig) auftritt. Ich glaube, das nennt man Spulenfiepen. Solange Umgebungsgeräusche da sind, nimmt man das kaum wahr, aber sobald es ruhig ist und der Traveler dann noch auf einem harten Untergrund steht, nervt es mich so, dass ich aus dem Schreiben rauskomme.
Ich glaube aber nicht das dies ein häufiges Problem ist, da ich davon noch in keinem Review was gehört oder gelesen habe.