Those that have written whole books on it typically mention the following advantages over a PC or notebook with some distraction free environment:

* hundreds of hours of battery life on 3 AAA batteries

* readable in bright sunlight

* instant on and off (you are back to your text with a button press, no waiting for booting up)

* portability and durability (great for traveling and writing..)

I have a 40$ (incl. shipping to Europe) Neo 2 too and do appreciate all these details. The manufacturers got a lot right.

I’ve tried distraction free terminal writing on an old x200 and other old and virtually disconnected devices too before but it wasn’t the same. E.g. in a library or café, searching for a free and calm spot with power supply and no sunlight on my screen is a problem I don’t have with my little AlphaSmart.