Hey y'all,

I have decided, after discussions with my partner, that I should let go of my freewrite. I realized that I tend to be a writer on the go and that, for me, the freewrite is not the device I need for my writing style. I have used it only 2 times since using it, and it was not as attention-holding as my other device. I would like to sell it or trade it with someone who will get good use out of it. I am willing to trade it for a Boox Palma 2 or 2 Pro, a VIWOODS 6.13, or a similar device; I may be willing to trade for a BYOK plus some cash. I am also willing to sell it. It will come with the device, the original keys, and the custom keycaps that I bought for it, as well as the light (all pictured above). It is a second-gen device. I would prefer a trade over selling it. Please reach out via message if you are interested. I will not accept any low offers, as I know the value of the device and am not in a rush.

I Love my new freewrite more than I thought I would and just wanted to share a few pics of my new writers nook!

After my long journey I have finally found my writer deck homes with my Palma 2 and a mechanical keyboard for on the go, and the Freewrite Smart Typewriter 3rd Edition for at home writing.

In my search for the perfect device, I did acquire a Pomera and paid the premium price to get the DM250US Version. As some of you may know, as of March of this year (2026), "Due to Logistics..." the price of the Pomera DM250US has gone up significantly to $549USD plus tax and Shipping. This has tempted me to keep mine however, I am not using it at all and would rather it go to an author or hobby writer who will give it the love and attention it deserves. I had listed it on Mercari however the fees they were charging me made a big enough hike in how much I would have to sell it for made me decide to try posting it here again.

The unit I have is truly in "Like New" Condition and will come with:

The unit and original charging cable and plug.

The box and instrructions.

A memory card for additional writing space (Not included with the original unit).

(see pictures)

I am selling it for $400USD + shipping and am pretty firm on the price. I will not ship outside the US. I may consider trading for the new Palma if in MINT condition.

Please Message me if interested.

J. V. Molenaar

My first attempt: The Pomera DM250 US

What I loved:

• I love the clamshell form
• I love the comparison mode on their software

Why it wasn't for me:

• I do a lot of writing at night and the keyboard is not back lit.
• The keyboard was too small for me because of my tremor I was constantly mistyping.

Attempt 2: Samsers Bluetooth keybaord & the Musnap Neo E-Ink Tablet

What I liked:

• The Musnap helped me understand what I did and didn't want from an e-ink device.
• The Samsers keyboard is a good keyboard if you don't want something mechanical and you want to be able to fold the keboard.

Why it wasn't for me:

• The Musnap was NOT Android certified even though it runs an open version of Android so, I had to use a open source app store and some of the apps didn't fully work.
• The Musnap battery was awful and it took too long to charge.
• I realized through the Samsers keyboard that I wanted a mechanical keyboard.

Attempt 3: BYOK and a TMKB T63 keyboard

What I loved:

• The size build and magsafe readiness of the BYOK.
• The battery of the BYOK
• I love and will use the T63 Keyboard for the foreseeable future.

Why it wasn't for me:

• The BYOK has no ability for open software and it does not have the comparison screen feature that I wanted for my writing style.

Attempt 4: 2 XTEINK X4 mini E-Readers and a TMKB T63 keyboard

What I loved:

• I loved the size and battery of the XTEINK X4s and the price.
• 2 screens for haveing notes and writing easily mirrored what I loved from the Pomera but on eink.
• I love the T63 keyboard.

Why it wasn't for me:

• Because of the limited size and memory, they lag on basic operations was very apperent.
• The XTEINKs do not have a back lit screen.

My Final Choice: The Boox Onyx Palma 1 and the TMKB T63 Keyboard plus my own web app Marginalia

Why this is my choice:

• I love the zero lag backlit screen and the screen size as well as the crispness of the Palma.
• I love the battery life and the open Android of the Palma.
• Marginalia has allowed me to have the screen layout I wanted from the Pomera software.
• I love the T63 keyboard.

All this is to say it took me a lot of time, patience, research and questions (thanks to all here) tinkering, and money, but, I am glad I finally found my set-up!

Because I don't want them to collect dust, I am selling my BYOK with keyboard and stand, and my Pomera DM250 US with the original charger and a micro-SD card and I want them to go to good homes. If you are interested, they are listed below:

Pomera Listing

BYOK Listing

Best:

J.V. Molenaar

Finally put together my first DIY writer deck and I’m kind of obsessed with how it’s turning out. I wanted something portable that felt less like “opening a laptop to answer emails” and more like “unfolding a tiny story laboratory.”
 
Current setup:
 
• Musnap Neo as the writing brain
• Added a MagSafe ring to the back of the Neo so it can magnetically snap onto my setup and play nicely with accessories
• OMOTON 360° Rotating MS04 Magnetic Phone Stand for adjustable positioning and quick rotation depending on what I’m doing
• Samsers Foldable Full-Size Keyboard KF08X for actual typing comfort without hauling around a keyboard-shaped paving stone
• reMarkable 2 for the manuscript post-writing autopsy, notes, and scene surgery
 
The idea was building something portable that can eventually keep scene cards on one side, my manuscript on the other, and let me drop into writing mode with as little friction as possible.
 
I’m still making upgrades, but there’s something strangely satisfying about sticking a MagSafe ring onto an e-ink device and watching the setup gain a new little superpower. The whole thing unfolds from “random collection of gadgets” into “compact story engine” in a few seconds.
 
Still a work in progress, so I’m curious what other DIY writer deck builders would add next, and does anyone know a good distraction-free writing app for android that can do split screen similar to the Pomera’s comparison screen mode, and a free home launcher app that allows you to change the home screens background to your own image?
Any constructive suggestions welcome!