A place to share and discuss Cassette Futurism: media where the technology closely matches the computers and technology of the 70s and 80s.
Whether it's bright colors and geometric shapes, the tendency towards stark plainness, or the the lack of powerful computers and cell phones, Cassette Futurism includes: Cassettes, ROM chips, CRT displays, computers reminiscent of microcomputers like the Commodore 64, freestanding hi-fi systems, small LCD displays, and other analog technologies.
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A retro mini laptop designed for writing. It is a personal, inspiring device where a writer can find solitude and immerse themselves in.
It's built using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, and can be found here.
Neato! $300 is a little much for me, but if I had it, I'd be mad they're out of stock :)
For those of us who want a similar experience for much less, dig the AlphaSmarts on ebay.
This definitely looks better than the AlphaSmarts, but yeah it’s a bit pricey.
Weren't these a thing like pre COVID years ago?
Still a thing, known as writer decks. Projects for them are all around the internet.