"A Chinese company named Xteink has announced the X4, a compact e-reader with a 4.3-inch E Ink screen that's more pocketable than the smallest Kindle or Kobo. Like a wireless power bank, the e-reader can magnetically attach to the back of an iPhone, Pixel 10, or any device that supports Qi2 or Apple's MagSafe. If your phone doesn't, the company includes a couple of magnetic stick-on rings."
"At $69 from Xteink's online store, the X4 is also cheaper than Kindles and Kobos, but there are more than a few trade-offs when it comes to features and functionality. The X4's E Ink screen's resolution is limited to 220ppi, while most modern e-readers offer 300ppi, which means text won't look as sharp. You'll need a nearby lamp if you plan to read at night, since the screen doesn't have its own light."
Xteink's X4 is a compact 4.3-inch E Ink e-reader that magnetically attaches to Qi2 and MagSafe-compatible phones or via included magnetic stick-on rings. The device sells for $69 and targets pocketability, but the 220ppi display is lower resolution than typical 300ppi e-readers and the screen lacks its own frontlight. The 650mAh battery can last up to 14 days with 1–3 hours of daily reading. The X4 only supports DRM-free EPUB and TXT files which must be sideloaded via microSD (up to 512GB) or Wi‑Fi transfer. The device has no touchscreen, offers dedicated page-turn buttons, and allows user-installed fonts.
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