"Palmtops and UMPCs are experiencing a quiet resurgence among people who want something more focused than a laptop and more tactile than a phone. Compact e-ink devices and tiny Bluetooth keyboards have become affordable building blocks for exactly this kind of project, letting makers combine them into pocketable machines tailored to writing, reading, or just tinkering. The result is a small but growing wave of DIY cyberdecks and writerdecks that feel like modern reinterpretations of classic Psion palmtops."
"The Palm(a)top Computer v0 is one of those projects, born on Reddit when user CommonKingfisher decided to pair a BOOX Palma e-ink Android phone with a compact Bluetooth keyboard and a custom 3D-printed clamshell case. The result looks like a cross between a vintage Psion and a modern writerdeck, small enough to slide into a jacket pocket but functional enough to handle real writing and reading sessions on the go."
"The clamshell itself is 3D-printed in a speckled filament that looks like stone, with two brass hinges along the spine giving it a slightly retro, handcrafted feel. Closed, it resembles a small hardback book with the Palma's camera cutout visible on the back. Open, the recessed trays hold both the screen and keyboard flush, turning the whole thing into a surprisingly polished handheld computer, considering it's a first prototype."
A quiet resurgence of palmtops and UMPCs has grown among people seeking something more focused than laptops and more tactile than phones. Compact e-ink screens and tiny Bluetooth keyboards now serve as affordable components for pocketable devices tailored to writing, reading, and tinkering. A maker combined a BOOX Palma e-ink Android phone with a compact Bluetooth mini keyboard inside a custom 3D-printed clamshell to create a palm-sized clamshell computer. The design uses speckled filament and brass hinges for a retro, handcrafted aesthetic while holding the screen and keyboard flush for practical on-the-go use. Typing is functional after adaptation.
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