Alpha [PRE-ORDER]

This is a PRE-ORDER. Alpha is planned to be released in July 2023 but may be earlier or later. We will ship in the order we receive purchases.

$299.00 $349.00

Alpha is a dedicated drafting device for anyone who writes without the distraction – or temptation – of browsers, email, or notifications. Get in writing flow and develop more prolific writing sessions by separating the drafting and editing processes. When it is time to edit, your drafts wirelessly sync to the cloud for export into your software of choice. Push your productivity forward and tap into writing joy!

Instant On. Alpha is ready in an instant. No booting up or loading software; you're instantly met with a writing canvas.
Continuous Saving. Alpha is constantly saving the active document to the device. Documents are always saved locally and synced to the cloud when there is a Wi-Fi connection. Alpha can store at least one million pages to its internal memory.
Wi-Fi & Cloud Syncing. All documents are automatically backed up to the cloud once connected to Wi-Fi and accessible in Freewrite’s web application, Postbox. Documents can also be synced to Dropbox, Google Drive, and Evernote.
Comfortable Control. Integrated palm rest and optional kickstand for long sessions and optimal viewing angle.
Full-size Keyboard. Mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Choc V2 low profile switches for quiet and satisfying typing and reduced finger fatigue.
Long Battery Life. Alpha uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery and is recharged via a rear USB Type C port. The battery life is projected to last approximately 100 hours.
Fast Display. Alpha has a reflective FSTN LCD display that refreshes quickly and uses ambient light. It can be used indoors or in direct light without getting washed out.
Ultra-Portable. Less than 2 lbs. and ready to go on the train, across the country, to the park, or wherever.
Offline Document Transfer. Transfer documents while offline by plugging Alpha into a computer via the included USB cable.
Basic Editing Capability. Alpha will have the ability to move the cursor within a document via WASD arrow keys. It will also have backspace; however, there will not be spell check, copy & paste, or text formatting; it’s optimized for uninterrupted writing.

"Put your phone on silent, or turn it off, pull out the Alpha, turn it on and immediately start typing."

"It lets you draft text with an excellent keyboard and zero distractions. If you're a serious writer, there's a lot to like about it."

"The new Freewrite Alpha continues the company’s push to strip the process of writing down to its bare essentials."

Please note that the Alpha Felt and Leather Sleeve has been updated from the light gray version shown in prototype photos below. It is available for pre-purchase and will ship with your Alpha device once launched.

Build a Daily Writing Habit

Alpha was designed for one thing: just writing. More journaling, note taking, your first book; Alpha will help you achieve your writing goals.

100 Hour Battery

Our longest-ever battery life means Alpha is always ready when inspiration strikes. One touch to power on, then start writing.

Grab & Go

Alpha slips easily into any laptop pocket/sleeve, and weighs less than 2 lbs.

Supple Satisfying Keyboard

Alpha's full size keyboard with low-profile mechanical keys will have you joyfully bouncing from one word to the next, propelling you forward.

Automatic Cloud-Syncing

Alpha magically sends all your writing to the cloud as you write. Alpha combines the romance of a typewriter, with the convenience of modern synchronicity.

Technical Specifications

BODY	Polycarbonate
DISPLAY	Anti-glare FSTN LCD Display 2 - 6 lines of text Adjustable font size
KEYBOARD	Full-size low profile mechanical switches
ONBOARD STORAGE	Embedded flash memory
Wi-Fi	2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi with capability for cloud syncing and over-the-air firmware updates
PORTS	USB Type-C for charging, offline data transfer
POWER	Internal lithium-ion polymer battery 100 hours of running time projected
SUPPORTED 3RD PARTY APPS	Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote
SUPPORTED KEYBOARD LANGUAGES	English, International
SIZE	12.6” x 8.5” x 0.7” (320mm x 215mm x 18mm)
WEIGHT	< 2 lbs

Alpha [PRE-ORDER]

Customer Reviews

Portable, affordable, Distraction-free(write) magic.

Technical Specifications