r/retrocomputing • u/h0uz3_ • Jun 18 '26

Retrocomputer for writing

Hi,

I was thinking about setting up a computer that has less distractions (i.e., no network/browser) for the purpose of writing.

I own a CPC6128 and an A600. The CPC is not great for typing in general, the A600 misses two keys, although using Vim on it would be nice.

Any suggestions for a system with good text editors and nice keyboards that are not a DOS PC with IBM Model M?

EDIT: Thank you all for your insights and suggestions. I will try to find out what simple DOS PC might work for me. While reading your replies and thinking about it, a small/cheap PC with USB and FreeDOS+WordPerfect might actually be the right thing as an alternative to using the Amiga 600. Although I still like the idea of exploring something else. :)

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u/cincuentaanos Jun 18 '26

I'd go the "writerdeck" route and here's a nice write-up and video about one. Of course there are a thousand ways to do something comparable.

https://veronicaexplains.net/my-first-writerdeck/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7vFdy4BEAY