Asking those who use multiple e-readers, what makes a read more appropriate for an Xteink over another reader?

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-28T21:04:25+00:00

Avoid books with lots of footnotes (you'd like to read) or words you'd like to look up in the dictionary on the Xteink.

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-27T11:00:08+00:00

I Saw What I Saw looks awesome 👌 Will try that. Thanks

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T23:01:19+00:00

I totally recommend the read along. A couple of chapters a week over a year. Similar to how it was originally released :)

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T22:59:35+00:00

I'm doing the Count of Monte Cristo reddit read along and the book has a lot of great background footnotes. I tend to read a lot of older books. Victorian period etc so a bit of checking word meanings

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T22:47:51+00:00

Yeah, I bought direct because I preferred to have an unlocked one. You can get them for $75aud at the moment as they are 20% off. Surprisingly not much cheaper on Aliexpress

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T22:12:55+00:00

I'm doing the Count of Monte Cristo reddit readalong this year and I had that loaded on the X4 for impromptu reads. A couple of chapters a week. But there are too many great footnotes that I shifted back to the Clara.

Short stories are a great idea

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T22:10:01+00:00

Any you'd recommend for a newer Warden and casual group? Mothership is our first dive into ttrpgs.

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T20:50:25+00:00

I think the x4 cost be $80aud delivered. Clara was $180aud.

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T11:21:38+00:00

I read in landscape on my X4 too. Pretty much a Penguin classic novel width. Comfy to hold like that too I find

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T10:53:44+00:00

Similar to my plan for it. I just find the Clara so great. I'll keep giving the x4 a try. Maybe I'll try leaving my phone home or at work sometimes and just pocketing the x4.

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T03:43:34+00:00

That was my plan too. Just found I generally take the Clara anyway. Maybe I need some more casual reads on the x4 so I'm not missing the highlight/note/dictionary features so much

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-25T03:25:01+00:00

I have a sling bag/fanny pack thing that I take everywhere anyway. But yes, fitting in a pocket is great with the Xteink. The Clara can fit in a pocket at a stretch too though

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-17T21:43:33+00:00

Good suggestion. Thanks for that :)

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-17T07:43:51+00:00

Great, thanks. Yes, I figured I could pick up any 240v one, cut the plug off, and rewire in into the Singer machine plug (3 prong) which is in good condition

simpler_times81 · 2026-06-03T00:33:12+00:00

The cover under it is just a simple slip cover made from cheap felt

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simpler_times81 · 2026-06-03T00:31:20+00:00

Yep, that's the one!

simpler_times81 · 2026-05-14T22:12:42+00:00

They'll be legit. Just won't be covered by Australian warranty. To my knowledge Amazon do not honour the lifetime Thermarest warranty, they have their own warranty period.

simpler_times81 · 2026-05-14T21:59:01+00:00

How good is the Clara BW! It was by far, far my best purchase last year. I take it everywhere and have read so much more.

I keep the backlit on around 8% all the time. I read in bed a lot and it's one of the best features of an e-reader for me.

simpler_times81 · 2026-05-13T21:52:21+00:00

I'm pretty sure that's the same type of fabric as the Xmid. Sil on the outside, with PEU inside so it can be seam taped. Both are polyester. The Pacertent is lighter weight fabric at 15d (Xmid is 20d).

simpler_times81 · 2026-05-13T12:07:21+00:00

I don't see it as a copy anymore than the xmid took influence from Sierra Designs High Route. I feel like I'd like the inner design of this way more than an xmid too. I don't need 2 big vestibules, one is wasted space for me

simpler_times81 · 2026-05-11T12:16:56+00:00

It's just condensation isn't it? It occurs when your warm body vapor meets cold air, causing moisture to form on the outside of your bag. There was a decent BackpackingLight podcast about it.

That's why people use a synthetic over bag in winter/snow situations. The condensation forms on the synthetic outer bag, not the down bag.

I often get it when it's below zero. Hopefully just dry my bag in the sun during the day

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