Most e-paper devices today are single-purpose. They ship as reading or writing devices.
Kitiki is a 13.3-inch e-paper laptop that can do “computer” things. You can write scripts, book flights or send-emails. If you want it to do more, it ships with Linux.
Things to love about it ❤️
13.3 ePaper Display
A unique black and white screen that reads well in direct sunlight
60hz Fast Refresh
Old school ePaper technology with modern typing and browsing
Friendly OS
The fonts, the spacing, and the entire computer makes it like you're working on a children's book.Enjoy the large fonts, bold text and 10-mile readability. Browse the web, take notes, chat with AI or send a quick e-mail.
A “kit” laptop
Ever wonder what's actually inside a laptop? Now you get to find out.
Protoype Demo
(some early progress)
Why?
In this life, I think I can only do computer work. At least, it’s what I’ll get paid for. But none of that work requires me to move. It’s sedentary, 9-5 work. I wish for a computer that gives me an excuse to get up. It’s about taking my work to a park, a beach, or a mountaintop. Why do I have to be glued to a desk?
Something about the work you'll do on this computer should bring you joy. Maybe you use it to write that story you've been putting off, the film scene that lives free in your mind, or to send that career switch e-mail. It's a weird new computer to start doing new things.
I hope you enjoy it. I hope you get outside. And it's just a little bit boring enough that your brain kicks on with some fresh new ideas.
Questions
What will this cost? +
Close to $650 (assuming RAM doesn't go up too much)
Will the actual device look like this? +
Kind of. The dimensions and size of the device are what you see. The final device might use a different blend of paper composites, wood and acrylic. I'm starting to like the white color.
Does it have apps?+
We're going to have native support for web browsing, taking notes, AI Chat, and sending quick e-mails.
Can I write my own apps for it?+
Yes! We have a few design guidelines and UI components that you can use to create gorgeous e-ink apps.
Is it open-source?+
Yes! The laptop kit and parts are fully open-source for you to modify. If you don't like our software, the device runs main-line Linux, so you can do anything you want.
When might kits ship? +
As of now, January 2027. Share your interest below to stay in the loop for project updates.