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 […]
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CrossPoint 1.4.0 Released for Xteink X4 and X3
The good folks at CrossPoint have released another software update for the Xteink X4 and X3 that improves performance and fixes some bugs. They also added some new features, including the ability to add bookmarks in EPUB ebooks, which is nice since that’s one of the few features the stock software had that CrossPoint didn’t. […]
Xteink X4 On Sale for $55, Xteink X3 $63 for Prime Day
If you’ve been thinking about buying an Xteink ereader, the X4 and X3 are both on sale for Prime Day, and the prices are incredibly reasonable for E Ink ereaders. The Xteink X4 is marked down to $55.20 and the Xteink X3 is on sale for $63.20. Both are the “developer edition” so they are […]
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 […]
XTEINK X4 with CrossPoint Software Review (Video Demo)
Last month I posted a review of the Xteink X4 with it running the stock software, which has a lot of problems when it comes to formatting ebooks properly, but luckily it’s possible to install open-source alternative software on the X4. There are some different options when it comes to installing custom software, but CrossPoint […]
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. […]
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 […]