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 […]
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The Most Expensive eNotes with E Ink Screens – Why are People Buying Them?
I’ve been running this website long enough to remember when the 6″ Kindle 2 sold for $369, and there was a time when Sony’s eNotes sold for more than $1100 when they first came out, but I still can’t believe how much some of these eNotes with E Ink screens are selling for these days. […]
XTEINK X3 with 3.7″ E Ink Screen Now Available on Amazon
The Xteink X3 is now available to purchase from Xteink’s official Amazon store, and it’s the Developer’s Edition so it’s open to installing custom software. There are two color choices, space black and mist gray, and they’re both selling for $79 with free shipping. I recently reviewed the Xteink X4 and was really impressed with […]
New PocketBook Era Lite Getting Released with Built-in Libby App
Pocketbook is adding a new 7″ ereader to their product line called the Pocketbook Era Lite. It’s getting released later this month (May 2026), and it comes with Pocketbook’s new Libby App pre-installed for borrowing ebooks from public libraries. They claim the Era Lite has a premium design with an “affordable price”, although they haven’t […]
XTEINK Under Fire After Decision to Block Custom Software Now
Just when things were looking good, someone thought it would be a smart idea to start blocking Xteink ereaders from installing custom software, according to reports on reddit, and the reasons they give for doing so are pretty questionable. Here’s a quote: Previously, we noticed that some users who tried using third-party firmware encountered problems […]
XTEINK X4 Near the Top of Amazon’s Best Sellers List for eBook Readers
Today I happened to check the best sellers list for ebook readers at Amazon, and I was surprised to see the Xteink X4 near the top of the list. It’s currently ranked at #6, but it’s actually the 5th ranked ebook reader since #5 is a wireless charging dock for the Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft. […]
Boox Go 10.3 Gen 2 Without Frontlight Now Available on Amazon
Last month Onyx announced the release of two new second generation Boox Go 10.3 eNotes, one with a frontlight (the Lumi version) and one without a frontlight. They’ve been selling the frontlit version for the past month, and now the Boox Go 10.3 without a frontlight is available to purchase from Onyx’s Amazon store for […]
XTEINK X4 Review with Stock Software – $69 Mini eReader
Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The X4 is a mini pocket-sized ereader from a new company called Xteink. It’s one of the smallest and lightest ereaders ever made at just 74 grams. It’s also one of the most basic in terms of overall features, but it’s also capable of running custom software. It has […]