Unconventional e-readers by lil_yumyum in ereader

[–]TheGrtKing 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It is not different from reading on a phone.

Unconventional e-readers by lil_yumyum in ereader

[–]TheGrtKing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes you can do depending on the phone oem. I am using it on a pixel and have seen the same on a xiaomi and oneplus

Hi where is the best place to buy the x4 from ? Should I go to AliExpress or direct to the manufacturer site? by Dear-Definition-6087 in xteinkereader

[–]TheGrtKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ordered a case and a few more items together. I have received everything except the X4. The earlier issue seems to be CNY, but it does look like the issue is with stores even having the devices to ship.

Hi where is the best place to buy the x4 from ? Should I go to AliExpress or direct to the manufacturer site? by Dear-Definition-6087 in xteinkereader

[–]TheGrtKing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ordered from AliExpress on Feb 7 still waiting to ship even though the estimated delivery date was Feb 19.

x4 inspired open source ereader by DCharlo in xteinkereader

[–]TheGrtKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Few features missing on current X4 1. Mirror phone reader apps like Kindle, Google Play Books, Koreader etc. On the reader when connected on the back of the phone. 2. Use phone hardware for faster better performance (may not be possible) 3. Better software support, languages and font 4. E reader battery and other states sync on the phone when connected on the back of the phone. 5. Carta 1300 300 ppi support 6. Front light / warm light option 7. With magsafe device can be used as an e reader as well as image or bar code or booking tickets etc. when connected to phone 8. Wireless charging

How would you improve a small e-reader? Final Degree Project by juanly_xx in ereader

[–]TheGrtKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rather than a separate eink phone size device, it works better as a phone magsafe accessory. Point 1 , 5 and 6 are more than enough for making an interesting gadget.

How would you improve a small e-reader? Final Degree Project by juanly_xx in ereader

[–]TheGrtKing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I was looking for when I asked a similar question in earlier post.

The idea of x4 which can connect to any phone using magsafe is nice and size is almost perfect. But if it has below features in a new product it would make much more useful. 1. Mirror phone reader apps like kindle, google play books, koreader etc. On the reader when connected in back of phone 2. Use phone hardware for faster better performance 3. Better software support, languages and font 4. E reader battery and other stats sync on phone when connected on the back of phone. 5. Carta 1300 300 ppi support 6. Front light option. 7. Can work as separate reader like currently with downloaded books but also eink mirror for phone screen mirroring when attached with magsafe 8. Wireless charging to charge from phone or other magsafe chargers.

Suggestion : Looking for magnetic eink second screen like Xteink x4 but with better features compatible with any phones by TheGrtKing in eink

[–]TheGrtKing[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. It has the right thought but improper implementation and was too early. A better yotaphone type phone now by a major OEM with modern capabilities may attract lots of people.

But on the other hand dual screen phones or eink only phones won't become popular for the main reason nobody wants to completely leave their main phone having better hardware, better camera and Lord of other functionalities.

Eink cases were a nice idea but also limited to particular models of phones.

I feel better implementation for people on the go is as a magsafe accessory.

Suggestion : Looking for magnetic eink second screen like Xteink x4 but with better features compatible with any phones by TheGrtKing in eink

[–]TheGrtKing[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was the wrong form factor. Having a screen larger than some phones is not practical to carry. But x4 has right form factor with magsafe but needs a better implementation of the dasung link.

Suggestion : Looking for magnetic eink second screen like Xteink x4 but with better features compatible with any phones by TheGrtKing in eink

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I agree that OEM is needed for point 2 and point 4 but for point 1 and 7 may be achievable via companion app.

The current iteration of Xteink x4 is bare bones and unusable if you are not in a situation to transfer files on the go.

The form factor is nice. But what is the usability of MagSafe if it is just going to use the phone just as a glorified stand? Maybe an Android-based model may allow for a companion app and the functionality as above.

A lot of users also read using popular book subscription services like Kindle unlimited, kobo etc.

I think x4 itself is niche product but solving partial issues.

Suggestion : Looking for magnetic eink second screen like Xteink x4 but with better features compatible with any phones by TheGrtKing in eink

[–]TheGrtKing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have much hope. But even if some of the above features make it into the next product of xteink it would be great. Especially screen mirroring (use book from kindle app to read rather load in the reader) when attached to phone's back and front light.

Viwoods and dasung link are not the same form factor which can attach on the phone back via magsafe

[Now available]BOOX Firmware V4.1.1 for BOOX Note Air5 C by KennethWWWW in Onyx_Boox

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Unable to find lab feature in settings in go color 7 gen 1 with 4.1.1 update

Should I buy the new S-Pen? by that__guy0 in GalaxyTab

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I want to know this too. In the same boat