- At $ 499, is it worth the nostalgia?
- Boots instantly, it offers basic file administration and admits SD cards
- King Jim finally brings the DM250 to US buyers
In an era dominated by elegant commercial portable computers and multifunctional tablets, the idea of a portable digital typewriter may seem like a step back in time. However, some companies have this as their USP.
Let’s take the DM250 Pomera, for example, which, by Liliputa, aims to revive the retro charm of distraction -free writing in a typewriter of the old school, although in the absence of a mechanical keyboard.
The DM250, produced by the Japanese company King Jim, presents a 7 -inch Greyscale transflective LCD screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. This screen is visible to environmental light, but also includes a backlight for use in dim conditions.
A simple but functional writing machine
Unlike the oldest DM30 Pomra, which presented a folding keyboard and a screen and ink, the DM250 has a scissors switching keyboard with a 17 mm keyboard tone and an clam design, similar to the Astro Slide 5G computer planet.
With dimensions of 263 x 120 x 18 mm and a weight of approximately 620 grams, the DM250 is placed as a portable word processor instead of a complete commercial laptop.
It is executed in a light Linux distribution that allows almost instant starting when the lid is opened and users can manage files and folders with basic functionality.
This device also includes 1.3GB of internal storage, which can be expanded through an SD card slot up to 32 GB.
The DM250 Pomra offers multiple connectivity options, including a USB 2.0 type C port for loading and data transfers. It also admits Wifi 4 (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.2, enabling wireless file transfers through the Pomera Link application.
Originally released in Japan in 2022, the DM250 was only available in its native language. However, King Jim has now announced that an English version of the United States will be available for the order from February 18. This version will include an English keyboard design and a built -in dictionary for spelling control. The retail price is $ 499, although the first buyers can ensure one for $ 349.
That is an incredibly high price, so it is, even when Japanese models have been seen with custom debian facilities.
