For the past month I’ve been trying to use the Xteink X3 with the stock software that it ships with, and it’s been a thoroughly miserable experience. The device is literally a piece of junk if you’re trying to use it as intended. It was so bad that I was starting to think I got […]
eBook Readers
Boox Devices Have Become Too Derivative and Uninteresting
I don’t know what’s going on with Onyx lately, but their current lineup of Boox devices has become really stale and boring. They just keep re-releasing the exact same products over and over and over again with minor changes. They haven’t come up with any new ideas since the original Palma came out in 2023. […]
Is the Xteink X4 Going to be Discontinued Soon?
The Xteink X4 running CrossPoint has quickly become my new favorite ereader (I’d been waiting for a small, pocketable, basic ebook reader for years and Xteink finally delivered), but I’m concerned that it might get discontinued soon. Xteink is expected to release a new model later this month, the X4 Pro with a touchscreen and […]
Why Don’t Frontlights Use Standard Warm and Cool Light Temperatures?
One of the frustrating aspects of ebook readers is the wide variance of colors when it comes to frontlights (they’re still mistakenly called backlights most of the time, but E Ink screens can’t have backlights). Even if you buy two of the exact same models, there’s a good chance their frontlights will look different. It […]
Boox Go 6 Gen II Now Available From B&H, But Not Amazon
I’ve been waiting for the new Boox Go 6 Gen II to show up from retailers in the US ever since Onyx released it earlier this month, but options are limited. It’s still not available from Onyx’s official Amazon store, despite the fact they’ve been accepting orders for Go 6 Gen II Magnetic Cases for […]
New Boox Go 6 Gen II Released, and Everyone Already Hates It
Onyx has announced the release of the Boox Go 6 Gen II for the international market, a 6″ black and white ereader that runs Android. It’s mostly the same as the first gen version, except this new model adds stylus support and it has more RAM, and it comes in different colors. That sounds like […]
PocketBook Era Lite Now Available to Order on Amazon for $199
Last month Pocketbook announced they would be releasing a new 7″ Era Lite ereader with a 300ppi black-and-white Carta 1300 E Ink screen, and now it’s available to purchase directly from PocketBook’s Amazon Store. The price is surprisingly reasonable at $199 with free shipping. That’s only $20 higher than the Libra 2 sold for 5 […]
Modern eReaders Have Lost the Plot with Too Many Extra Features
Ever since I started using the Xteink X4, a super basic mini ereader, I’ve been surprised by how much I don’t miss most of the extra features that are available on modern ebook readers. There’s nothing wrong with having a bunch of features that you’re rarely going to make use of, but I feel like […]