Back to the Kobo Mini

2022-02-23

Recently, I came across an article on the Raptitude blog:

https://www.raptitude.com/2022/02/what-i-learned-during-my-three-days-offline/

I've been researching note-taking systems and productivity stuff in general in an attempt to be a bit more alert and intentional about my goals. Going online remains a major distraction and time sink, even as it becomes harder to waste time online.

I've had a Kobo Mini since 2013. Its been my longest lasting electronic device, alongside a Logitech wireless KB/mouse.

Image of Excel sheet w sold electronics

Syncing is a bit of a hassle....show image comparing phone to kobo sync setup, compared to cassette futurism image.

Of course, since then, I have gotten a Boox Note Air tablet, even though it's not used all that frequently. Here's how it looks next to that:

Feels like syncing PDAs back in the day. Nice to have a single-purpose, truly distraction free device. Kobo is pocketable, you genuinely forget about it