[Keys-To-Go2] Turning the iPad mini into a dedicated writing machine

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Hello, this is Hamuocchi.

I love the iPad mini.
This size, this density, this feeling of fitting in the palm of my hand.
The level of perfection as a gadget is extraordinarily high.

Previously, I combined it with the Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 and
made a plan to "turn the iPad mini into a writing machine."

This was certainly not bad in its own way.
It's light, I can write anywhere, and the screen is beautiful.

However, I later purchased a Pomera.
And then, I realized something.

The Pomera is wonderful.

Let me be honest.
When it comes to "writing," the Pomera allows for much greater concentration.

This is no longer a matter of performance.
It is a matter of the environment.

The Pomera can do almost nothing other than "write."

There is no internet.
There are no notifications.
There are no apps.

All there is, is a keyboard and a screen.
And just text.

But precisely because of those limitations,
my thoughts have nowhere to escape and are directed toward the writing.

There is a saying that "limitations create freedom," and
I believe the Pomera is the embodiment of that.

The iPad mini is too excellent.

On the other hand, what about the iPad mini?

It is too excellent.
Too excellent.

Notifications pop up.
Social media can be opened with a single finger.
The browser is packed with information from all over the world.

These should originally be weapons.
The many apps also make the iPad mini evolve to be increasingly convenient.

But in writing, they become noise.

While I am writing, a sudden question pops into my head.
"Should I look this up?"
At that moment, my concentration is broken.

Because the iPad mini is too versatile,
there is a danger that it will "fragment" my thoughts.

Knowing what is enough, a restricted playstyle.

So I thought.

Why is the Pomera able to provide such concentration?
The reason is obvious.

Because it doesn't connect to the internet.

If that is the case,
could I not recreate that "restricted freedom"
on my beloved iPad mini?

The iPad mini is not a smartphone.
It is not infrastructure that assumes constant connection.

That is precisely why I can dare to restrict its functions.

Turn off Wi-Fi.
Block notifications.
Go offline.
Delete unnecessary apps.

This is not an abandonment of functionality.
It is an active choice to gain concentration.

The luxury of an offline iPad mini.

The moment I turn off Wi-Fi,
the iPad mini becomes a different device.

It is no longer a terminal for receiving information, but
a tool for outputting thoughts.

It is no longer about consuming content, but about turning toward creativity.

No notifications will come.
I cannot look things up.
All there is, is the editor and my own head.

But that is good.

The beautiful Retina display.
My favorite font.
This ease of use turns it into a writing environment anytime, anywhere.

Feeling the aluminum chassis in my hands, I just write.
This is an experience that is no less than the Pomera.

If anything,
the balance between "limitation" and "comfort"
might be better on the iPad mini.

Summary: Loving the inconvenience.

The world might say:

"A smartphone is fine."
"If it doesn't connect to the internet, it's meaningless."

If you look only at rationality, that is correct.

But I know.
The sense of immersion that can be gained by daring to cut off connection with the world.

Taking the iPad mini offline.
That is a choice to accept inconvenience for the gadget alone.

But at the same time, it is something you can obtain.
The most luxurious writing style in the world.

Taking a versatile gadget and
daring to restrict it to a single use.

At that moment,
the iPad mini becomes the "ultimate dedicated writing machine."

I will
immerse myself further in writing within this luxury.

Thank you as always for the high ratings and follows.
I am also happy to receive comments.
I look forward to your continued support.