$323,151 raised out of $5,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
1
Start date
Nov 09, 2024
Close date
Nov 23, 2024
Concept

Achieve writing zen with a streamlined, distraction-free environment using your own keyboard.

Story

You know how it goes — you’re trying to stay focused on your writing, and yet you keep getting interrupted by an avalanche of notifications or distracted by the overwhelming array of apps on your device calling your name:

“Come on, John, one more quick YouTube video…
… one last email to reply…”

No, not today.
Today, you stay focused with BYOK.

Meet the revolution in distraction-free writing tools. Enjoy a minimalist, distraction-free environment, reclaim control over your writing space, and maintain your creative flow.

Designed for those who take their writing seriously, BYOK eliminates distractions, so that you can fully immerse yourself in your creative process—for a seamless and fully focused writing experience.

And best of all: you get to use your own keyboard.

Boost your word count by up to 3x with BYOK’s minimalist interface, which is specifically designed to reduce distractions and help you maintain deep focus and productivity. Write with a free drafting mindset that combats over-editing, allowing for a smoother creative process.

No apps, no notifications, no distractions.
Focus. Write faster, write better, win time.

Writing is always better with that one keyboard that you’re familiar and comfortable with.
With BYOK, you won’t have to sacrifice that comfort. Connect your keyboard of choice (USB-C, USB-A with adapter, or Bluetooth) and enjoy a seamless distraction-free writing experience.

Take your writing anywhere. BYOK’s compact and ultra-portable design—only slightly larger than the average smartphone—ensures you can carry your inspiration with you.
Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or working in a café, let your creativity flow anytime, anywhere.

Writing is an experience. With BYOK, it’s a comfortable, personalized experience.

Since it’s not physically attached to any keyboard, you’re free to move your BYOK around and type away at a viewing position that’s comfortable for you.
Its built-in magnet and compact, removable stand let you adjust angles smoothly and according to your exact needs.

And if you like your display to be at eye level, just snap it onto a taller magnetic stand (any magnetic stand will do). It’s that simple!

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience distraction-free writing without breaking the bank.
So we’ve gone to great lengths to make BYOK affordable without compromising on quality. And as they say—hard work pays off.
Now you no longer have to choose between productivity and your budget.

                            

Never worry about losing your creative streak due to a dead battery. BYOK is designed to last through extended writing sessions with its exceptional battery life, enabling up to 20 hours of continuous use, or 5 hours with backlight at max brightness.

No more eye strain. BYOK’s eye-easy screen maintains high contrast, making the text easily readable. Even with low backlight settings, you can enjoy comfortable writing sessions without discomfort—perfect for long writing sessions.

If you’ve ever typed with an e-ink screen, you know how annoying it can be when the letters appear with a slight delay.

BYOK uses a monochrome LCD screen which—compared to e-ink displays—has a fast response time and no input delay. This means that letters appear on your screen instantly as you type.

Smoother. Snappier. Better.

Designed for all environments, BYOK comes with a backlight to ensure comfortable writing even in low-light conditions or when you prefer to write in the dark.

The backlight brightness can be adjusted to 3 levels (low, medium, high), making the screen easy to see in any ambient lighting condition and giving you more control over battery usage.

                          

No fuss. Staying true to our minimalist philosophy, the settings menu does exactly and only what it needs to do—taking you through a range of features and providing essential information without extra fluff. Simple and to the point.

Menu Options:

  • Drafts
    Choose to either create a new draft, load a previous draft, or delete old drafts.
  • Bluetooth
    Connect to your Bluetooth keyboard
  • WiFi
    Choose your WiFi network for wireless synchronization
  • Document Sync
    Back your documents up wirelessly to Google drive
  • Font Size
    Choose between 3 font sizes: small, medium, and large.

Easily access all essential data about your text and BYOK…

BYOK stores your work securely offline on its 16mb of internal memory, capable of storing over 1,000,000 words and making sure your writing is always accessible, even when you’re on the go and without an internet connection.

And when you’re ready to back everything up, you’ve got 2 easy options:

  • Transfer the data to your computer using USB
  • Use the sync feature to store your files online through Google Drive. (More options being explored as we speak).

    Online syncing is done automatically when enabled.

Control your BYOK with 4 tactile push buttons, sized just right and located conveniently at the back.

1. Power it on
With a simple press of the power button, the display comes to life, ready for your distraction-free writing session.

2. Connect your favorite keyboard.
Bluetooth or USB, the choice is yours! For Bluetooth, simply pair your device (just once during the initial setup), or connect using USB (wireless dongles also supported!).

3. Set up syncing *(optional)
Want to keep your drafts backed up and accessible anywhere, anytime? Set up syncing with Google Drive. Once set up, it will automatically sync your files when online.

If you don’t wish to use syncing, you can always transfer your files to your computer manually using a USB cable instead.

4. Start writing!
Well, yes, it’s as simple as that. Let your creativity flow!

                                 

Nick here, creator of the BYOK.

When I bought my first distraction-free writing device, I immediately knew it was how I wanted to write. After all, it significantly helped me to stay focused while writing in a distracting environment.

However, over time, some concerns started to nag at me. Some distraction-free devices were prohibitively expensive, and some couldn’t keep up with my writing or had bad battery life. I also cared about flexibility—having control over the way I laid them out for the sake of posture and comfort.

And that’s when the idea for BYOK (Bring Your Own Keyboard) came to me. I set on a mission to create a new writing tool — one that’s not only affordable but also offers flexibility and convenience, all without distractions, in order to improve our quality of life.

*In association with Axio Electronics.

BYOK campaign is designed and fully managed by TCF (The Crowdfunding Formula), a leading, award-winning crowdfunding marketing agency. We team up and help companies to build global brands.
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