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60 points by unixfg ago | 3 comments

bovermyer |next [-]

That's neat!

I've been looking at getting an e-reader in the last few days, and the Xteink X4 is one of the ones I considered. I think it's probably too small for my intended use, but it's cool that people are tinkering with it like this.

Tistron |previous [-]

Cool. Though one of the reasons for me to have a device like that is that it doesn't have distractions like games and messages.

But for those that want that, I guess this is a cheap version?

martheen |root |parent [-]

I suppose someone who want ereader only experience will just go with the vanilla firmware or flash CrossPoint, which this project forked from.

I personally hope this could drive more sales for those who don't necessarily want an ereader (or already have one) but are interested in tinkering with it (I doubt anyone looking for gaming or messaging will pick it, seeing it's still more expensive than a proper Android phone), and thus lower the price of future models for everyone.

There's probably some niche where ridiculously long battery life (plugging a small solar panel will effectively make it self-sufficient) and sunlight readable screen with very basic apps would be welcome.