In the realm of my dusty sci-fi manuscripts, this aluminum keyboard appears as if plucked; its embedded word counter, potentially aiding in the completion of that elusive script.
In today's digital age, screens are our constant companions, housing both mundane life tasks and endless distractions. With the need to finish important tasks often clashing with the allure of cute cat videos, writers like me find ourselves falling into the time-tested trap of procrastination. Perhaps the solution lies in the new Wordrunner keyboard from Astrohaus, a device specifically engineered to prevent distractions and boost productivity.
Astrohaus, a company committed to creating smart and distraction-free devices, already offers a line of high-priced smart typewriters. Their latest product, funded through a crowdfunding campaign, is a sleek die-cast aluminum keyboard. With total funds surpassing the initial goal by 15 times with a month still left to go, the Wordrunner is a device for focused writers with deep pockets.f or those on a tight budget, check out our best mechanical keyboards guide.
Unlike traditional typing setups, the Wordrunner puts a mechanical word counter right in front of you. Aiming to reduce screen time, the rotating wordometer, clicky session timer buttons, and five-way media knob provide a distraction-limiting experience reminiscent of a sci-fi tale from the past.
But what if we set the word-per-minute scores and raced our writing ghost data? The Wordrunner's unique features have sparked ideas for novel applications.
When it comes to typing experience, the Wordrunner combines internal sound-dampening with Kailh tactile switches to offer pleasant clacks rather than noisy clangs. The function key row has also been redesigned with dedicated buttons for essential writing and editing functions. Additionally, it offers three reprogrammable macro keys for those willing to push the limits.
As a hefty metal device, the Wordrunner is no lightweight. In fact, it's so heavy that one early reviewer jokingly remarked, "You could kill someone with this." Though Astrohaus does not condone violence, they take this as a compliment since it speaks to the keyboard's sturdiness.
From a writer's perspective, the thought of a potentially deadly keyboard is almost equal parts terrifying and exhilarating.
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Jess KinghornJess Kinghorn is a seasoned writer with over a decade of experience, having spent the last seven years crafting content for publications such as PLAY and Official PlayStation Magazine. When she's not immersed in hardware talk here, she's engrossed in horror classics, captivated by cult hits, or tinkering with tabletop games.
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