I am absolutely obsessed with my Freewrite Traveler. The battery literally lasted me almost three days! I especially love using it on airplane ridesβitβs when I can fully decompressβbut I also find myself reaching for it at cafΓ©s, on the beach, and even in my living room. Iβve noticed that Iβm writing so much more because of how distraction-free it is. I love the simple buttons for creating new files and folders, and how easy it is to access everything later through their online system.
No Wi-Fi needed (until you choose to sync when you're back at home).
Thank you!!!
It's doing exactly what I thought it would do. Not much to say beyond that - it specializes in not having too many features...lol.
This has changed my writing life tremendously and it allows me to write anywhere at any time!! So grateful!!
I've been thinking about it for over a year and a half, but I've felt boundless freedom using this product. It's especially great for coffee shops and being inspired by the outside world.
Iβve been a long time fan of the work of Hemmingwayβ¦.his succinct and distinct style of writing has always been something Iβve adored and tried to emulate in my lifetime. So the fact that I have a device now that encapsulates everything I love about my favorite writer is brilliant. I vetted the Freewrite website and company for 3 months thoroughly before diving in and making the ultimate purchase from them. Yes. it was expensive. But well worth the damn price. And Iβve had the device for over a month now before making an actual physical review. Iβm an 80βs kid so typewriters were the norm for us. But inch worming into the 90βs the Brother word processor had always been my βgo-toβ device for writing until 2025 when the Freewrite came out with there writing devices. Before now I had always handwritten my work in Moleskines due to the fact that it seemed to be the most reliable and secretively secure. Truthfully, I cannot say enough brilliant things about this Hemmingwrite typewriting device that I am now privileged to own. It allows me the freedom of thought and devising that no iPad or tablet or laptop or desktop could ever provide. It gives me, on a daily basis, zero fear of being stifled by distraction or fear of intrusion. The internet, since itβs inception and especially now, is and always will be the Wild Westβ¦.and not in the exciting and thrilling fashion would hope from it β¦ I no longer have the concern of being impeded in my writing endeavors. Iβve written 30,000 words now within a time span of only 15 days thanks to the Hemmingwrite (fyiβ¦thatβs 2,000 words a day between the hours of 9am and noon). Holy hell!!! Thatβs beyond impressive. Thank you Freewrite!! Youβve freed my mind!!!! And youβve cleansed my palate unlike anything a small dab of wasabi couldn't do for the next dish in the mix.
Before the firmware update, the e-ink keystroke to screen lag was admittedly quite a drag. Now, itβs much faster, same with booting up, and I have no complaints (except: backlit screen on traveler would be nice). If you want a pure stream of consciousness / outline / get out of the house machine, I would recommend the traveler.
Revolutionizes reliability in daily output in terms of word count.
I have been dithering over this purchase for a couple of years due to the price, but eventually I thought bugger it and took the leap. It's brilliant. I'm in love. It's the first thing I do every day.
Absolutely astonishing. The peace you get from not being connected a computer has accelerated my write. I have written my first short story on it and currently am in the middle of drafting my next.
I've been missing my Brother word processor. Not anymore!
If you are a grad student who likes to βthink as you write,β this tool is for you. Take it to your home study and work office; take it to the library; take it to the coffee shop. It is small, lightweight, and works like a charm for channeling and promoting your thinking, minus all distractions. I find myself newly eager to write because of the sheer joy of using my Freewrite. And the fabric case is so elegant.
Iβd been eyeing these Freewrite devices for a few months, and decided to get the Valentine as a little gift to myself. Absolutely no regrets with this purchase. I bought mine right after the software update was introduced and can appreciate the work done to minimize the screen lag. Itβs fast, the keyboard feels great, and the claims of minimizing distractions are true. I also bought a Traveler at the same time, and Iβm just as pleased with that device.
As for aesthetics, itβs just plain pretty. I havenβt taken it off of my desk, but the case is sturdy and fits the device perfectly. All around a great purchase.
The alpha black raven is an excellent tool to rxcelerate any author's destiny. I have exceeded my daily goals within a matter of days. Additionally it has brought more pleasure to my focused creating time.i am so thankful for Freewrite dedication to the creation of the devices and platform of postvox
This guide surly sets your personal Freewrite writing free!!!
I'm heavy on an ego trip. 1st draft is abstract and not sure how long to finish it.
Since my Smart Typewriter has arrived I have written over 10k words and am making strong progress on my novel
A great device for distraction-free writing. Makes it easier to maintain forward momentum on a project. My word count has trippled on average over the last month.
I like the keyboard. I'm not a connoisseur, so the old-fashioned keys aren't a plus or a minus. But it is comfortable to type on for long sessions.
I haven't noticed a significant screen lag (some reviews mentioned this), but I'm also not looking to correct mistakes as I write with this device. The strength of the Freewrite is that it is not made for editing.
The Traveler is heavier than I expected. About the same as my laptop. Still easy to carry around. It also fits in a smaller bag than my laptop. It is true that the black finish picks up fingerprints, but this doesn't bother me. The Traveler came with a soft cleaning cloth.
The wifi eats through the battery when I leave it on. If I want battery power for more than a couple of days, I turn wifi off while writing and sync at the end of a session. This is no big deal. There is no reason to be constantly connected to the internet with this device.
The device syncs when you type something new, so a lot of my sessions end with the word "Sync."
There is no easy way to tell if wifi is connected or not (this information is not part of the status screen). There is a quick message after you press the wifi "on" or "off" button, but then you have to remember.
Additional backup via cord to my laptop is easy.
Status screen updates are not constant. Word count, for instance, updates every once in a while. This is great for distraction free writing but might throw you as you get used to a lack of constant interruptions.
Device info screens are also limited, I presume for the same reason. If you are an under-the-hood tweaker, expect some withdrawl symptoms. But also expect much faster writing once you embrace the lack of distraction.
To have such a tangible reminder of what I have done is a beautiful thing!