This $600 Writing Gadget Helped Me Focus Better Than I Ever Have Before
It’s not the perfect writing assistant, but it’s close
For writers who struggle with the endless distractions of connectivity or the intimidation of the blank page, Astrohaus’ Freewrite Traveler might be the perfect device to encourage the focus and creativity needed to finish a first draft. The Freewrite Traveler is a portable writing tool that looks like a miniature laptop but removes all internet-related writing distractions. It comes with writing software and only enough Wi-Fi access to back up documents.
After using Astrohaus’ latest writing tool for a week, I’ve decided that while the Freewrite Traveler has neither the sleek power of a modern laptop nor the attractive simplicity of a fresh sheet of paper, it is a unique type of device that enables distraction-free focus better than any I’ve experienced before. With a retail price of nearly $600, comparable to or even surpassing many modern budget laptops such as many Chromebooks and Microsoft Surfaces, it’s not the most affordable tool. But if I had the money to spare, I would incorporate the Traveler into my writing routine. It maximizes productivity, but not at the expense of enjoyment, as the physical experience of the device ended up being unexpectedly lovely.
