--- product_id: 100149268 title: "KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products)" brand: "king jim" price: "VT2615" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100149268-kingjim-digital-memo-pomela-silva-dm30-sil-japan-domestic-genuine store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) **Brand:** king jim **Price:** VT2615 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) by king jim - **How much does it cost?** VT2615 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100149268-kingjim-digital-memo-pomela-silva-dm30-sil-japan-domestic-genuine) ## Best For - king jim enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted king jim brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com : KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) : Office Products Review: One-of-a-kind tool for writers? - I write fiction, and I started up with this device in the middle of a novel. The first time I sat down with it for a serious writing session, I quickly realized that what I was about to write was crap, so I took a break to unsag my middle. Not sure yet what that's going to look like, but we'll fix it in post. I attribute the ease with which I dodged this bullet to the clarity the DM-30 provides. The *second* time I sat down with it for a serious writing session, I wrote for 5 hours straight and must have produced at least 2500 words. This is at the high end for me in a single session, yet it felt completely natural. It's hard to say, but I think I'd attribute this deep flow state to the non-fatiguing e-ink display almost as much as to the completely distractions-free nature of the device. Does it suck that the keyboard is a Japanese layout and I had to relearn where a bunch of keys are, including the oft-used single and double quotes? Sure does! Is the (monospace) English font hideous? Sure is, though in its defense I find it surprisingly readable. But the English-language localization in the UI is surprisingly good, to the point that I don't even really mind that the entire manual is in Japanese, and IMO the DM-30's strengths outweigh its weaknesses: a) It has an e-ink screen. b) It eliminates all modern distractions from its interface and operating system with extreme prejudice. c) It uses a simple file-based scheme for managing documents, including an SD card slot and USB drive functionality without any funny business I'm aware of. Those are my dream features for an "electronic typewriter", and the DM-30 has them all. What other device can make that claim? Additionally, the editor is surprisingly flexible for navigation and editing, considering that there's no touchscreen. It feels responsive despite being e-ink, and somebody clearly thought hard about how to make it pleasant to use. I think my only real quibbles with the device are some weird text wrapping behaviors with quotation marks (but again this is a localization issue) and that it doesn't have a full size keyboard, nor a particularly great keyboard in the grand scheme of things. For what the device is, though, it's completely serviceable. It's a *lot* better than I was expecting, with very little flex on a flat, hard surface and a key feel that isn't mushy. It doesn't have the wonderful tactility of my desktop Topre board, but it doesn't slow me down at all. If you think the core features are something you could benefit from, I think you can get used to the quirks of this device. And maybe, if enough of us buy one, KING JIM will bestow upon us a fully localized version complete with an ANSI layout. I am kind of surprised that no such product exists already, and it's a real shame their Kickstarter a few years ago failed. Review: finally, this old guy finds a worthy successor to his Poqet PC from 1989 - My beloved Poqet PC ran on two AA batteries that lasted two weeks, had onboard DOS 3.0 and slots for PCMCIA cards that carried WordPerfect 5.0 for DOS and stored your documents. Unfortunately mine is no longer functional and anyway I couldn't get a PC to read the cards anymore. Now comes the Pomera DM30. Pros: 1. No internet -- no distractions. You can curl up somewhere and just write. 2. Runs on AA batteries that last days. 3. Easy to transfer your creative work to a PC via USB cable. No special software needed. 4. Easy-to-read e-ink screen. Has an option to switch to white text on black background (hit F9). 5. Keyboard is close to full size (an advantage over the Poqet). 6. Screen is big enough to show a couple of paragraphs at a time (bigger than Freewrite Traveler). 7. Menu is intuitive and easy to navigate. Cons: 1. Keyboard doesn't lock open so you have to put it on a flat surface. For me, not a big deal. 2. No backlight (that's how the batteries last so long). Again, not a big deal for me. Just a little ambient light is needed. 3. Only one viewable font. (But the font is fine, and you can change the size.) 4. QWERTY keyboard has a couple of keys different from standard. Easy to get used to. 5. A bit overpriced. Should be about $200 less. Still, less than any other similar device. 6. Warranty appears to be good only in Japan. Well . . . even if it breaks down next month I still will have made back on productivity what I spent. I'll see what customer support looks like. 7. Navigation is by keystroke only; no touchscreen; slightly slow key response. But these are not problems with a simple device used for creating pure text documents. For me, a slower pace makes for better writing anyway. Highly recommended! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | KINGJIM | | Item Weight | 1.76 pounds | | Package Dimensions | 9.88 x 7.36 x 2.24 inches | | Item model number | DM30シル | | Batteries | 1 CR2 batteries required. | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Manufacturer Part Number | DM30シル | ## Images ![KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614WUn929QL.jpg) ![KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Y10HVJkgL.jpg) ![KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JeZR37MBL.jpg) ![KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HbJwfTH6L.jpg) ![KINGJIM Digital memo Pomela Silva - DM30 SIL (Japan Domestic Genuine Products) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qbYxdv3mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One-of-a-kind tool for writers? *by C***M on June 30, 2020* I write fiction, and I started up with this device in the middle of a novel. The first time I sat down with it for a serious writing session, I quickly realized that what I was about to write was crap, so I took a break to unsag my middle. Not sure yet what that's going to look like, but we'll fix it in post. I attribute the ease with which I dodged this bullet to the clarity the DM-30 provides. The *second* time I sat down with it for a serious writing session, I wrote for 5 hours straight and must have produced at least 2500 words. This is at the high end for me in a single session, yet it felt completely natural. It's hard to say, but I think I'd attribute this deep flow state to the non-fatiguing e-ink display almost as much as to the completely distractions-free nature of the device. Does it suck that the keyboard is a Japanese layout and I had to relearn where a bunch of keys are, including the oft-used single and double quotes? Sure does! Is the (monospace) English font hideous? Sure is, though in its defense I find it surprisingly readable. But the English-language localization in the UI is surprisingly good, to the point that I don't even really mind that the entire manual is in Japanese, and IMO the DM-30's strengths outweigh its weaknesses: a) It has an e-ink screen. b) It eliminates all modern distractions from its interface and operating system with extreme prejudice. c) It uses a simple file-based scheme for managing documents, including an SD card slot and USB drive functionality without any funny business I'm aware of. Those are my dream features for an "electronic typewriter", and the DM-30 has them all. What other device can make that claim? Additionally, the editor is surprisingly flexible for navigation and editing, considering that there's no touchscreen. It feels responsive despite being e-ink, and somebody clearly thought hard about how to make it pleasant to use. I think my only real quibbles with the device are some weird text wrapping behaviors with quotation marks (but again this is a localization issue) and that it doesn't have a full size keyboard, nor a particularly great keyboard in the grand scheme of things. For what the device is, though, it's completely serviceable. It's a *lot* better than I was expecting, with very little flex on a flat, hard surface and a key feel that isn't mushy. It doesn't have the wonderful tactility of my desktop Topre board, but it doesn't slow me down at all. If you think the core features are something you could benefit from, I think you can get used to the quirks of this device. And maybe, if enough of us buy one, KING JIM will bestow upon us a fully localized version complete with an ANSI layout. I am kind of surprised that no such product exists already, and it's a real shame their Kickstarter a few years ago failed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ finally, this old guy finds a worthy successor to his Poqet PC from 1989 *by Y***K on August 18, 2021* My beloved Poqet PC ran on two AA batteries that lasted two weeks, had onboard DOS 3.0 and slots for PCMCIA cards that carried WordPerfect 5.0 for DOS and stored your documents. Unfortunately mine is no longer functional and anyway I couldn't get a PC to read the cards anymore. Now comes the Pomera DM30. Pros: 1. No internet -- no distractions. You can curl up somewhere and just write. 2. Runs on AA batteries that last days. 3. Easy to transfer your creative work to a PC via USB cable. No special software needed. 4. Easy-to-read e-ink screen. Has an option to switch to white text on black background (hit F9). 5. Keyboard is close to full size (an advantage over the Poqet). 6. Screen is big enough to show a couple of paragraphs at a time (bigger than Freewrite Traveler). 7. Menu is intuitive and easy to navigate. Cons: 1. Keyboard doesn't lock open so you have to put it on a flat surface. For me, not a big deal. 2. No backlight (that's how the batteries last so long). Again, not a big deal for me. Just a little ambient light is needed. 3. Only one viewable font. (But the font is fine, and you can change the size.) 4. QWERTY keyboard has a couple of keys different from standard. Easy to get used to. 5. A bit overpriced. Should be about $200 less. Still, less than any other similar device. 6. Warranty appears to be good only in Japan. Well . . . even if it breaks down next month I still will have made back on productivity what I spent. I'll see what customer support looks like. 7. Navigation is by keystroke only; no touchscreen; slightly slow key response. But these are not problems with a simple device used for creating pure text documents. For me, a slower pace makes for better writing anyway. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great machine! Look up YouTube videos for operating hints *by D***. on January 27, 2020* I love this device! Very portable, very easy to figure out how to use. Look through YouTube for some instructional videos so you can see how to switch the language to English, and you should be good to go. You’ll want to use it on a flat surface. If you’re using your lap, put it on a hardcover book, a clipboard, etc. to support it. Quirks: The Caps Lock key causes Japanese characters to come up. Hit it again to switch back. I’ve had to fiddle with this occasionally, to get it to go back, but I’m using it on a clipboard on my lap which is surely less steady than, say, a desk. I do recommend watching YouTube videos, as the manual that comes with the device is in Japanese. Then you’ll see tips and tricks that might’ve taken a while to find independently. The DM30 creates .txt files. I’m using an SDHC card to save them, but it’s possible to save data on the device itself. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100149268-kingjim-digital-memo-pomela-silva-dm30-sil-japan-domestic-genuine](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/100149268-kingjim-digital-memo-pomela-silva-dm30-sil-japan-domestic-genuine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*