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tech28 days ago•35 min saved

Xteink’s pocket e-readers gain Libby access through CrossPoint plug-ins

CrossPoint Reader’s plugin system now lets Xteink’s tiny e-readers load DRM-protected ebooks from Libby and Kobo. Users flash the CrossPoint firmware to X3/X4/X4 Pro, install the Plugin Store, and use the Protected Content plug‑in to handle ADE DRM via ACSM files. A free ByteBooks account (or an old Adobe Digital Editions account) and Libby access on another device are needed to authorize the reader, since Libby can’t be searched or borrowed directly on the e‑reader. Apps like Common Stacks can simplify borrowing and transferring Libby titles to the devices. Overall, this expands Xteink’s ebook options beyond DRM-free titles, making them more competitive with Kindle and Kobo.

via The Verge|

#crosspoint-reader #drm #kobo

tech1 month ago•28 min saved

Boox targets Xteink with Picco, its own pocket-sized e-reader

Boox is entering the tiny-e-reader race with the Picco, a 3.97-inch front-lit black-and-white e-ink device that includes expandable storage and a minimal, tile-based UI. It’s positioned to rival Xteink’s X4 Pro on price and portability, though Boox has not disclosed specs, price, or a release date, and it’s unclear whether the Picco will rely on physical buttons, a touchscreen, or a MagSafe-style attachment.

via The Verge|

#boox #e-reader #picco

gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Boox Quietly Unveils Picco, a Pocket-Sized E-Ink Reader

Boox teased the Picco, a 3.97-inch monochrome E Ink reader that would be Boox’s smallest device yet and the first in a new Tile line. It will feature a front light and microSD expansion and is expected to run a modified Android OS, potentially enabling access to Kindle, Kobo, and Libby apps—giving it a competitive edge over rival pocket readers like Xteink. Pricing isn’t announced, but it’s anticipated to sit above Xteink’s entry models, signaling Boox’s continued push into ultra‑compact e‑readers.

via Gizmodo|

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gadgets1 month ago•15 min saved

Xteink's Tiny X4 Pro Brings Backlight, but Keeps Some Quirks

Xteink’s X4 Pro is a nearly identical follow-up to the pocket-sized X4, adding an adjustable warm-backlight, a bigger 1,100mAh battery and a touchscreen, all for about $99–$109. It preserves the ultra-compact 4.3-inch form factor (72g) but swaps USB-C for a pogo-pin charging port, and its 219 ppi display plus less-polished software aren’t as refined as Kindle or Kobo. Its main appeal remains size and price in a market dominated by larger devices, though it won’t be for everyone.

via Gizmodo|

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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Pocket-friendly X4 Pro adds touchscreen and backlight, but software lingers as a drawback

Xteink's X4 Pro brings a touchscreen and a built-in light to its tiny 4.26-inch e-reader, improving navigation and night reading, but quirks linger in the software and the device relies on a magnetic pogo-pin USB-C connector; at $99 it’s the best portable option among Xteink’s models, and CrossPoint Reader firmware (part of the Free Ink project) will be available at launch to substantially improve the UI and reading experience.

via The Verge|

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