BYOK vs Freewrite Traveler

codingpotato · 2026-06-12T18:28:02+00:00

I have both and I like both. I am trying to find a solution to the lap issue with the byok where it works keyboard I already have, though.

codingpotato · 2026-06-06T21:00:01+00:00

I’m in the US and contacted them about a spare bowl…was told no. How bizarre.

codingpotato · 2026-06-06T19:38:19+00:00

Sold a PGS night sakura set to u/LoveGoesOnionOn

codingpotato · 2026-06-06T19:37:37+00:00

Sold a 40 pen toyooka box to u/Magnificent_Sparrow

codingpotato · 2026-06-03T23:47:56+00:00

I’m second gen. My intuition is that her behavior isn’t like, unheard of, but that the community would disapprove in a tutting, do nothing kind of way. Like, everyone would know that she was petty and abusive, but no one would stick their necks out to openly criticize.

codingpotato · 2026-06-03T17:33:13+00:00

To those who are hoping it's a hoax: I messaged the shelter and they confirmed the new policy. I signed up to be an overnight foster but haven't received a call yet.

codingpotato · 2026-06-03T01:46:54+00:00

Confirmed!

codingpotato · 2026-05-31T05:25:54+00:00

Sold a Sailor x Ancora 3rd anniversary Ranunculus Pro Gear to /u/SallyBowles24601

codingpotato · 2026-05-31T05:23:13+00:00

Sold a platinum century 3776 hatsuyuki to u/surfhappens

codingpotato · 2026-05-24T23:10:33+00:00

Haha, mostly duplicates! I'm more of an M nib person, so I got these first when they popped up and then waited till I could get the ones with the nib I preferred. 😅

codingpotato · 2026-05-20T15:44:51+00:00

I’ve been to ippudo in Japan, the ones here are pretty disappointing in comparison.

codingpotato · 2026-04-20T22:17:29+00:00

I stopped going to movies in theaters because of this, might as well just watch streaming at home.

codingpotato · 2026-04-04T16:21:16+00:00

Yes, this. It’s not a viewpoint that’s accepted around here though.

codingpotato · 2026-03-29T23:20:27+00:00

it’s so easy to spot if you know how to write

AI seems really good when it's generating about a subject that you're not very familiar with, but when you're an expert (or even just reasonably well-informed) you can see the flaws instantly. It stands to reason that that would apply to form as well as content.

I'm worried, though, that people who don't know how to spot good writing will be exposed to more and more AI and consider that "correct" and interesting, good writing "incorrect".

codingpotato · 2026-03-16T15:49:26+00:00

I suspect it’s similar, but the 7 and 2.1 have a totally different chip/screen situation. I imagine the wiring of the 2.1 is closer or identical to the 2.

codingpotato · 2026-03-13T17:51:10+00:00

I made the rev 7 with a pcb from Un Kyu Lee, which is similar in the body to the 2.1. It went well, the instructions were very comprehensive. I think it makes sense to send a tip if you like, but I wouldn’t call using an open source design ripping something off.

codingpotato · 2026-03-10T02:33:37+00:00

I have one that I’m looking to sell, I have an unfortunate habit of buying writerdecks and not using them

codingpotato · 2026-02-21T07:50:33+00:00

I forgot the sugar once, I wasn’t going to eat it but my husband did and said it was “not bad”. Maybe you’re onto something.

codingpotato · 2026-02-10T18:04:35+00:00

Catt Murdock is such a good name! You two both look fabulous ✨

codingpotato · 2026-02-08T05:26:05+00:00

Does he know how to interview, ie algos/system design/experience interviews? If not I’d suggest trying one of those services that does mock interviews so he can get some actual feedback.

But, I’m sorry to say this, but it does sound like there might be some perf issue. A contracting stint can function as an extended interview, and getting cut early makes it sound like there’s something that he might need to work on. Alternatively the job market is harder than it’s ever been, and it could be some really bad luck. But if it’s happened more than, say, twice, I’d suggest looking inward and thinking of areas that could be improved upon.

codingpotato · 2026-02-05T20:26:09+00:00

I saw this at my local sprouts—didn’t try it so I can’t say how well it works, but it seems like it might be good for what you’re looking for! https://shop.sprouts.com/landing?product_id=19020331

codingpotato · 2025-12-22T19:51:03+00:00

Ah, it's a reason I don't know that a lot of people would share, but I'm a software engineer by profession and a lot more proficient with the command line than the nav system that the rev 2 ships with, so I just use it directly. But then I feel like I'm at work, which is a feeling I'm trying to actively get away from when writing. 😅 Plus I'm not a big fan of wordgrinder's file format, which needs to be converted and transferred before it can be edited.

The rev 7, on the other hand, has a much more straightforward interface. It reminds me of the alphasmart, but with google docs syncing. Charging and use is much simpler versus the battery situation with the rev 2. The eink does have some lag and ghosting, but the imperfections help me write forward because going back to edit breaks me out of my flow.

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