super-portable foldable japanese typewriters are headed for the US

japanese company king jim has launched a kickstarter campaign in a bid to invade the US with their line of minimalist writing computers. dubbed pomera the somewhat vintage looking device has a full QWERTY-keyboard, a monochrome screen and impressive battery life, using a tri-fold design feature making them super-portable.

all images courtesy of pomera via kickstarter

pomera has been available in japan with various models being released over the last decade, resolving the weight-issue of laptops on business trips or the distractions during meetings. with its sole purpose for entering text pomera positions itself as the writer’s perfect companion with a battery life of around 20 hours using two AA cells. the ‘pocket’ typewriter allows users to easily transfer text displayed on the device’s 6-inch E ink panel to their phone or computer via QR code or microSD card.

pomera is set to shig by november this year with a retail price of ¥55,000 which is around $499, with early-bird pricing at ¥38,500 ($349) available now. however, this all depends on king jim’s goal of reaching 10 million yen ($90,000).