Pebble founder Eric Migikowski unveiled an unusual device called the Beepberry, a pocket computer with a keyboard similar to the keyboards of the once popular Blackberry phones and a 400x240 resolution Memory LCD display. The keyboard on it is indeed a Blackberry Classic Q20 phone keyboard powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero W processor.
The device is originally designed to run Beeper, a universal messaging app that integrates everything from WhatsApp to iMessage. Migikowski, however, describes the Beepberry as an "e-paper" laptop for hackers. Apparently, it can indeed be "hacked" and made to do many other things. The developer's website provides several examples to help guide you: with this device it is possible to check the weather, play Ascii Star Wars, Cyberdeck, run the Gomuks Matrix client.
Technical characteristics of the device:
High-contrast 2.7-inch Sharp Memory LCD screen with ultra-low power consumption, Raspberry Pi Zero W (optional) with low profile solderless compatible connector, Hard keyboard buttons with backlight and touchpad, Programmable RGB LED for notifications, Programmable side button, RP2040 internal microcontroller (to control the keyboard and peripherals) USB-C programming and charging, 2000 m/Ah lithium-polymer battery, Dimensions: 74 mm x 104 mm x 15 mm.The Beepberry costs $79, and the $99 kit includes a pre-installed Pi Zero W processor.
Only 50 Beepberry devices are currently available for pre-order. Device software and interface can be downloaded from the developer's website. In addition, a community has appeared on Discord, which is engaged in the development of this project.
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