I’ve just ordered the Rabbit R1.

I was tempted when it was first announced, but the first version seemed to miss the mark and was widely considered almost useless. But the team behind it kept going. They’ve refined it, improved it, and the new version of the OS looks much more capable.

I’ve also had a craving to play with hardware for a while now. The Playdate is on the wish list, as is basically anything designed by Teenage Engineering.

The R1 still has a compelling promise: a simple, dedicated device for asking questions, checking a status, capturing a thought or task. Maybe having a specific device for that means I pick up my phone less often, and avoid getting dragged into the usual time-draining habits.

Maybe it still isn’t quite there and ends up unused in a drawer within a couple of weeks.

Only one way to find out.