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Zerowriter Ink is an open source word processor with an E Ink display and a mechanical keyboard (liliputing.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by GammaGames@beehaw.org to c/foss@beehaw.org

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[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Compared to the AlphaSmart? Their last model launched at over $400 if you adjust for inflation, the only reason they’re cheap now is that schools bought them en masse to teach typing. Niche writing tools are unfortunately expensive unless economies of scale get involved

[–] millie@beehaw.org 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I mean I seem to remember whole ass netbooks going for $50-80 a few years back.

[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 1 points 3 months ago

Oh I think those are still around, usually chromebooks. As long as you set your expectations to the price point they can work,but that’s not really who this is targeted for