- Zerowriter Fold is a new word processor with simple functions for distraction-free writing
- It has an e-ink screen similar to Kindles
- It’s currently taking pledges on Kickstarter, with the first wave shipping set for January 2027
Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if the next Kindle had a built-in keyboard?’ The Zerowriter Fold is a new device with an e-ink screen, and it’s the closest thing to it—well, sort of.
While Kindles are perfect for reading, the Zerowriter Fold is a modern typewriter and word processor developed in Canada with a screen that looks like the best readers. However, it is purpose-built for writing text rather than reading books, and the best part is that there are no subscription catches. It’s one device, one payment.
Currently, the Zerowriter Fold is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, and shipping of the first wave of orders is scheduled for January 2027, which includes the Zerowriter Fold, a charging cable, a manual, and a keyboard extractor to replace the keyboard. It’s currently accepting pledges of CAD$355 (around $256/£192) for the next wave of devices, which are set to ship in March 2027.
Admittedly, that’s a long time to wait, but looking at the demand for the first round of pledges (it was limited after hitting 500), this is something that consumers are actually passionate about.
Zerowriter Fold’s main purpose is to eliminate as many distractions as possible and ensure that 100% of your focus goes into your writing. Unlike desktop word processors, you don’t get advanced features and settings as they can easily welcome distractions.
Instead, the Zerowriter Fold sticks to the basics: a 6-inch e-ink screen and a low-profile mechanical keyboard that’s replaceable so it’s easy to customize to suit your comfort level. It offers two different writing modes: Drafting Mode for an always-forward, distraction-free experience, or Word Processing Mode, which gives you access to more editing tools such as changing text types and sizes and bookmarks.
As for its export capabilities, you can either save lyrics to SD card as you would with a digital camera, scan a QR code to export to your smartphone, or use a USB-C cable to manage lyrics directly – but the standout feature is its impressive battery life.
Its built-in battery can run up to 100 hours on a single use, mainly because the Zerowriter Fold uses a low-power e-ink screen. Realistically, no one is going to write for four days straight, so the Zerowriter Fold can last several weeks before it needs another round of juice.
The company behind the Zerowriter Fold only started its journey in 2024, but has come a long way since then. Prior to its latest Kickstarter campaign, the team developed the Zerowriter Ink, which is essentially the Fold, but without its laptop-like casing. The company describes its latest word processor as “the first fully realized Zerowriter,” as it says on its website.
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