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Smart Typewriter

$699.00

Distraction-Free Drafting

A dedicated tool, optimized for writing flow.

Full-Size Mechanical Keyboard

Long-lasting Kailh Box Brown keyswitches and thick PBT keycaps for great tactile feel

E Ink™ Display

Latest generation E Ink™ panel with frontlight for easy reading day or night

Aluminum Body

Durable die-cast all-aluminum body with seamless retractable handle

About

Refined Focus

Smart Typewriter is a dedicated drafting device for anyone who wants to write 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!

Easy on The eyes

Satisfying keyboard

Easy on The eyes

Clearly Ingenious

Smart Typewriter features the latest generation E Ink panel with a frontlight for easy reading day or night.

15-degree screen viewing angle

Easy on the eyes and thrives in any light, including outdoors

Night owls, too, can work as late as they want with a built-in frontlight

Satisfying keyboard

Keys To Success

Write more accurately and quickly with the Smart Typewriter's mechanical keyboard, which features Kailh Box Browns. The dust-resistant, stable switches are rated for 50 million presses. Thick PBT keycaps for longevity, durability and enhanced tactile feel.

Mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Box Brown keyswitches

Optimized tactile feeling for long writing sessions

Switches rated to last a lifetime

Cloud Syncing

Automatic Cloud Syncing

Smart Typewriter is continually saving your writing locally to the device AND to the cloud.

All documents are automatically backed up once connected to Wi-Fi and are accessible in Freewrite’s web application, Postbox. Documents can also be synced to Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Evernote.

If you’re ever off the grid, you can transfer documents by connecting your Smart Typewriter to your computer with the included USB cable.

Battery

Long-Lasting Battery

Smart Typewriter's battery just keeps going and going thanks to a new, more efficient design. Never let a dead battery interrupt your writing workflow again.

languages and keyboard layouts

No Language Left Behind

Smart Typewriter supports dozens of languages and alternative keyboard layouts including QWERTZ, AZERTY, DVORAK, and more.

Supported languages

Alternative keyboard layouts

No Pressure, Just Prose

Your New Drafting Platform

Minimizing distractions is key to unlocking your creative potential. Unleash your creativity and achieve your literary goals with Freewrite.

See data about your writing session on the console screen

Draft manager and 'WASD' arrow keys to move within your documents

Capable of over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates.

Enhanced capabilities with Freewrite Plus

Peace of mind, guaranteed

1-Year Warranty Standard

Smart Typewriter is backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, ensuring your device is free from manufacturing defects and ready whenever inspiration strikes.

1 year of coverage against manufacturer defects from date of shipment

Dedicated support team to quickly address any warranty claims

Option to extend coverage up to 3 years total with our Extended Warranty plans

Freewrite Services

Postbox

Postbox is Freewrite’s online interface for accessing your drafts, profile, and device settings.

Postbox securely stores all of your writing in the cloud and allows you to access it online through any web browser on your phone or computer.

Control where your drafts sync, change settings like font size and lock screens, and enable new languages and keyboard layouts, all from Postbox.

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Freewrite Plus

Freewrite Plus offers an extra level of configurability for writers looking to further optimize their workflow.

Designed to push your productivity even further, Freewrite Plus adds enhanced software functionality and customization options, like document upload, send key customization, and Advanced Cloud Settings.

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Reviews

Makes Writing a Pleasure I Look Forward To

I had read many reviews on the Freewrite Smart Typewriter and watched many Youtube videos about it. But I wasn't prepared for the joy I would experience in using this wonderful writing device. The rave reviews are all true. Thank you, Freewrite!

Exceeds Expectations

I own a Traveler and L-O-V-E it. I’ve wanted to get a Smart Typewriter for awhile for home use, where I often write in low light levels. Or sometimes even in the dark. I didn’t think I could like a keyboard more than I do the Traveler, but I stand corrected — the Smart Typewriter keyboard is even better. The few shortfalls I found with the Traveler are almost non-existent with the ST. The light is a perfect level for use anytime — bright, dark, and everything in between. And for me, this is the biggest complaint about the Traveler — I can’t use it in low light or dark (Though if a light was added to the Traveler, I would prefer an on/off switch instead of always on, like the ST). The lag between keyboard and screen that the Traveler has is almost gone with the ST. I notice it a little bit at times, but for the most part it’s not there. And since the WIFI can just be left on all the time, I find the syncing to be much more reliable. The only thing I’ve found so far with the ST is more of a user muscle-memory type thing: the space bar is very pronounced, and if I hold my hand like I normally do on all of my other keyboards, my thumb rides the space bar (I don’t notice it, it barely touches it), and so I get random spaces throughout my draft. A lot of them. But this isn’t something that’s the ST’s fault, it’s just something I have to be aware of.

Writing my novel with the Smart Typewriter

I love how easy it is to write on. It’s light enough that I can sit with my legs stretched across an ottoman with it balanced on my lap or legs. Cloud functionality with postbox is excellent as well as the syncs with Dropbox and OneDrive. Syncing between Sprinter and the Freewrite gets messy taking drafts in and out of sprinter. I only took a star off because the international shipping (Uni Uni) was too expensive for the poor tracking info, limited customer service and a delivery target of 10-15 business days. I bought the sleeve from Amazon instead since I was worried it might come by Uni Uni again.

I'm in love

Barely getting started, but loving it so far.

ShopFreewrite is the last piece of the puzzle

Even though I still gotta pay the thing down, the Smart Typewriter is the last piece of the puzzle. Now I have what I call the 'Freewrite Trifecta':

- The Alpha, used for my English classes
- The Traveler, used for my thoughts
- The Smart Typewriter, used for school/work

Overall, the Smart Typewriter is SUPER. Thank you Freewrite!

(There is trouble connecting to Wifi and the E-Ink feature is annoying, but I don't care.)

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Tech specs

Tech specs in detail

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Parameters

Body

Durable die-cast all-aluminum body with all-metal aluminum retractable handle

Display

E Ink™ screen with frontlight,
Writing canvas – 121mm x 68mm,
Status window – 113mm x 18mm

Keyboard

Full-size mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Box Brown keyswitches and thick PBT keycaps

Ports

USB Type-C for charging, offline data transfer, and as host (e.g. can plug in external keyboard)

Size

11.7” x 9.3” x 2.8”
(298mm x 237mm x 70mm)

Weight

4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Configure

Onboard storage

Embedded flash memory. Up to 1 million words internal memory

Wi-Fi

2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi with capability for cloud syncing and over-the-air firmware updates

Power

Internal lithium-ion polymer battery

Supported 3rd party apps

Built-in automatic cloud backup syncing to Postbox and 3rd party services: Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, and OneDrive

Supported keyboard languages

60+ languages and 85+ keyboard layouts

Traveler

Smart Typewriter

Alpha w/ Backlight

Price

$549.00

$699.00

$349.00

Display

Display: E Ink™ screen
Writing canvas – 121mm x 70mm
Status window – 121mm x 15mm

Display: E Ink™ screen with frontlight,
Writing canvas – 121mm x 68mm,
Status window – 113mm x 18mm

Display: Anti-glare FSTN LCD Display with backlight,
2–4 lines of text,
Writing canvas - 164mm x 25mm

Keyboard

Keyboard: Full-size scissor switch keyboard

Keyboard: Full-size mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Box Brown keyswitches and thick PBT keycaps

Keyboard: Full-size mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Choc V2 low profile tactile switches

Size

Size: 11.3” x 5.0” x 0.97”
(288mm x 128mm x 24.7mm)

Size: 11.7” x 9.3” x 2.8”
(298mm x 237mm x 70mm)

Size: 12.6” x 8.5” x 0.8”
(320mm x 215mm x 22mm)

Weight

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

Weight: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7kg)

Battery

Battery: Internal lithium-ion polymer battery
4 weeks of running time with regular usage defined as 30 minutes per day

Battery: Internal lithium-ion polymer battery,
4 weeks of running time with regular usage defined as 30 minutes per day

Battery: Internal lithium-ion polymer battery
100 hours of running time projected

Purposes

Purposes: Perfectly portable. Light, compact, and best for traveling.

Purposes: Classic and original.
Tiered mechanical keyboard and frontlight E Ink screen

Purposes: An instant creative canvas for budding writers.

Smart Typewriter

Traveler

Alpha w/ Backlight

$699.00

$549.00

$349.00

Display: E Ink™ screen with frontlight,
Writing canvas – 121mm x 68mm,
Status window – 113mm x 18mm

Display: E Ink™ screen
Writing canvas – 121mm x 70mm
Status window – 121mm x 15mm

Display: Anti-glare FSTN LCD Display with backlight,
2–4 lines of text,
Writing canvas - 164mm x 25mm

Keyboard: Full-size mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Box Brown keyswitches and thick PBT keycaps

Keyboard: Full-size scissor switch keyboard

Keyboard: Full-size mechanical keyboard featuring Kailh Choc V2 low profile tactile switches

Size: 11.7” x 9.3” x 2.8”
(298mm x 237mm x 70mm)

Size: 11.3” x 5.0” x 0.97”
(288mm x 128mm x 24.7mm)

Size: 12.6” x 8.5” x 0.8”
(320mm x 215mm x 22mm)

Weight: 4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7 kg)

Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.7kg)

Battery: Internal lithium-ion polymer battery,
4 weeks of running time with regular usage defined as 30 minutes per day

Battery: Internal lithium-ion polymer battery
4 weeks of running time with regular usage defined as 30 minutes per day

Battery: Internal lithium-ion polymer battery
100 hours of running time projected

Purposes: Classic and original.
Tiered mechanical keyboard and frontlight E Ink screen

Purposes: Perfectly portable. Light, compact, and best for traveling.

Purposes: An instant creative canvas for budding writers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smart Typewriter?

Smart Typewriter is a modern distraction-free writing tool for serious and aspiring writers. It features an E Ink screen, automatic cloud syncing, and a long-lasting battery.

What type of keyboard does Smart Typewriter have?

The Smart Typewriter boasts a full-size custom mechanical keyboard equipped with top-tier Kailh Box Brown keyswitches, renowned for their tactile and satisfying feel.

Specifically chosen for their exceptional durability, these keyswitches are rated for 50 million presses, ensuring a lifetime of comfortable and reliable typing.

Given the importance of a dependable keyboard for dedicated writers, the Smart Typewriter promises an unparalleled typing experience that sets it apart from the typical laptop or folio membrane keyboards.

What type of screen does Smart Typewriter have?

Smart Typewriter has a 6” E Ink screen. Developed by E Ink and used by devices such as the Amazon Kindle, this technology mimics how ink looks on actual paper.

Since it doesn’t produce blue light like traditional LCD screens, the Freewrite’s E Paper display is easy on the eyes, reducing eye strain and screen fatigue. E Ink screens also consume much less power, contributing to the Smart Typewriter’s long battery life.

Does Smart Typewriter's screen have a frontlight?

Yes. Smart Typewriter Gen3 has our latest E Ink screen with an integrated frontlight & adjustable screen brightness convenient for nighttime use.

Does Smart Typewriter have arrow keys?

Yes. Smart Typewriter has WASD arrow keys to move within your drafts.

Can I change the physical keycaps on Smart typewriter?

Yes, the keycaps on Smart Typewriter can easily be changed with the proper tools. Check out our Black Keycap Set for Smart Typewriter.

Can I move documents to my computer without the cloud?

Yes, absolutely and you can use Smart Typewriter entirely offline, if you'd like.

Connect your Smart Typewriter to your computer via the included USB-C. cable. When you do this, your Freewrite will appear as a USB Mass Storage Device, and you'll be able to move your drafts to your computer as you would with any other flash drive.

If I already have a Traveler, should I get a Smart Typewriter?

Both the Traveler and the Smart Typewriter offer distraction-free writing, but cater to different needs: the Traveler is ideal for on-the-go writing with its compact design, while the Smart Typewriter provides a tactile, traditional typing experience perfect for more stationary settings.

If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard typing sensation or want a device for a dedicated workspace, the Smart Typewriter is a worthy addition.

When did Smart Typewriter receive PBT keycaps and the all-metal handle?

New Smart Typewriters sold after July 23, 2024, have PBT keycaps and all-metal aluminum handles. These updates represent a product running change and, as such, are not differentiated by SKU, UPC, or generation number. Unfortunately, we are unable to sell the PBT keycaps separately.