First, let’s clear up the name. The "Easy" brand is not referring to the difficulty of typing. "Easy" was a badge-engineered brand used by various European distributors. The Renault name here is a massive red herring. This typewriter was not made by the French car manufacturer.
Instead, the Easy Renault 614 was almost certainly manufactured by the Brother corporation of Japan. During the 1960s and 1970s, Brother produced millions of portable typewriters that were sold under dozens of different names: Webster, Wizard, Gorenje, Silver Reed, and yes—Renault. easy renault 614 portable
The "614" model is part of a series of ultra-portable, ultra-simplified machines designed for students and travelers. It is a "portable" in the truest sense: it usually lives inside a hard plastic carrying case that is only slightly larger than the machine itself. First, let’s clear up the name
Let’s address the elephant in the room: battery life on portable projectors is often exaggerated. The Easy Renault 614 Portable is refreshingly honest. Eco mode dims the image noticeably, but for
Eco mode dims the image noticeably, but for watching TV shows or listening to music via Bluetooth (yes, it works as a standalone speaker), the extended runtime is worth it.
Charging from 0% to 100% takes 2 hours with the included 45W charger. A 30-minute quick charge gives you about 1 hour of Eco mode playback. Crucially, the projector supports pass-through charging: you can plug it into a wall outlet while projecting, which eliminates battery anxiety for long events.
The Renault 614 is a "Tank" disguised as a portable scooter—it is heavy and solid, but offers a smoother ride than almost any other foldable on the market.