# Folding E-Ink Typewriters The Pomera is Coming to the US for the First Time By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomera References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/15/17359056/king-jim-pomera-us-release-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2132003782/pomera-pocket-typewriter-with-e-ink?ref=category_newest&ref=discovery) When it comes to the singular task of taking notes, some people might not have the handwriting necessary for a physical notebook, but carrying around a laptop feels like overkill -- the Pomera from Japanese company [King Jim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplink) is an ideal solution. The [portable e-ink typewriter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typeframe) is perfect for writers on the go, and it's now being made available in the US thanks to a new [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-wordrunner) campaign. The Pomera folds up to about the same size as a standard notebook, so it's no more of a hassle to carry around. It takes two AA batteries, and those should be enough to power it for 20 working hours, giving plenty of charge. The 6-inch e-ink screen has no backlight, so it's easy on users' eyes and lets them annotate for as long as they have the energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable E-ink Typewriters:** The rise of portable e-ink typewriters presents an opportunity for the development of lightweight and versatile writing tools. - **Note-taking Solutions:** The demand for efficient and compact note-taking solutions like the Pomera typewriter creates opportunities for innovative products in the stationery and office supplies industry. - **Ergonomic Writing Devices:** The introduction of ergonomic e-ink typewriters like the Pomera opens up possibilities for the development of comfortable and user-friendly writing tools. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the market demand for portable and durable e-ink typewriters. - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can explore the production of compact and energy-efficient note-taking devices like the Pomera typewriter. - **Writing Instruments:** The writing instruments industry can innovate by creating e-ink typewriters that offer a seamless writing experience for users on the move. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Portable Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-1.md) - [Pocket-Sized Digital Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-pro-move.md) - [Notepad-Replacing E Ink Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketbook-inkpad-x-pro.md) - [See-Through Mobile Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-traveler-ghost-edition.md) - [Retro Clamshell-Style PDAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketmage-pda.md) - [3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapico-typer.md) - [Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-journal.md) - [Writer-Focused Keyboard Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freewrite-wordrunner.md) - [AI E-Paper Focus Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krono.md)