Pomera's DM250US Brings Distraction-Free Typing to US Writers

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Pomera's digital typewriters have developed a devoted following among writers who want a distraction-free writing experience. Dedicated word processors never gained traction in the US as they did in Japan, and the models sold domestically were bulkier than Pomera's compact foldable designs. Until last year, Pomera devices were sold only in Japan, forcing American buyers to import them and work with Japanese-language software. The company's first model built for US writers, the $549 DM250US, offers a US English keyboard layout and English-language software. The article goes on to discuss the device's appeal for writers, though the excerpt provided is truncated.

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