PocketBook Q is a phone-sized rival to the Boox Palma 2 Pro — but it doesn't run Android

https://www.techradar.com/tablets/ereaders/the-pocketbook-q-ereader-is-a-phone-sized-rival-to-the-boox-palma-2-pro-but-it-doesnt-run-android

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quantumlover@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 5d (8 replies)

A bit pricey, and I thought I was done buying e-readers since my older devices still work great. But after using the Xteink 4 every day, I'm blown away by the display. My old devices are still usable, but they don't have the same crispness and contrast as these new screens have.

calliope@retrolemmy.com · 4 pts · 5d

This is good to know! I have a Boox Palma 2 and it’s ok but is buggier than I want an e-reader to be.

orionsbelt@midwest.social · 4 pts · 5d

i just saw the 4 Pro is out now! i kinda want it.

BeardedGingerWonder@feddit.uk · 3 pts · 4d (1 reply)

How do you find the form factor? I've never really enjoyed reading on a smartphone because the lines are too short and figure I'd hit the same issue with the xteink devices.

quantumlover@lemmy.zip · 0 pts · 4d

I thought it would be an issue with me, but since I hold with one hand and my fingers rest right over the 'next page' button, it's actually more comfortable for me than larger readers.

WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 4d (3 replies)

A post of yours a week or so back got me to take my xte4 out and flash it with crosspoint and since then it has been my most used daytime reading device. Needing a ksync server then got me to switch to koreader on my other devices which is way better on eink than moon reader, which I had used exclusively for years.

quantumlover@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 4d (2 replies)

I'm so happy that I inspired that! A lot of times when I post, I feel I'm just posting out into the void, but very happy to know that I may have posted something that helped at least one person to read a little more! So awesome!

I can't take much credit, as I'm mostly just sharing other people's great thoughts, helpful tips, and OS building projects. Regardless, I'm just glad you're enjoying your reading!

ToastedCoconuts@piefed.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 4d (1 reply)

Your frequent posting has actually made me start saving for an e-reader, because now I finally feel like I have a good resource to decide what I want when I'm ready to purchase. Thank you

quantumlover@lemmy.zip · 2 pts · 4d

Wow, thank you for saying that! Let me know when you make the jump! That's exciting!