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Originally Posted by rowe
The 'Ultra' model is more than "simply a larger version" of the previous Nxtpaper phones. The change in spec difference is between a budget, entry-level device and a proper mid-range one.
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Unless you play 3D games or something, the increased spec means nothing to most users. For most people the Nxtpaper 50 isn't an entry level device. Cheap (€200 to €260 depending on Flash storage) doesn't mean entry level. The 60 Ultra for most people is simply a bigger phone that costs twice as much, though still cheap compared to some high profit margin models.
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Originally Posted by rowe
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Thanks for the link. I see there are still the bogus claims on blue light (from phones etc being harmful, original claims flawed) and that TCL is pushing the worthless gimmicks of the color and mono epaper modes which actually degrade the performance. Silly marketing, but I suppose it might make extra sales. Everyone I've shown the modes to agrees they are a pointless gimmick and worse than the sRGB mode with adjusted brightness.
The Nxtpaper Tab8 is claimed to be 8.7″ on that review, though it doesn't mention aspect ratio. Unless it's 4:3 it's poorer than an 8" 4:3 for reading.
It only mentions a Cell/Mobile enabled version.
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https://www.tcl.com/us/en/products/m...-8-nxtpaper-5g
From the TCL site
Aspect 16:10
ppi/DPI 180
So not so good for reading as the resolution is a bit low (Kindle Basic used to be 167 dpi) and aspect ratio is wrong.
It's only good for people wanting an 8" +size tablet for general portable usage.
See also
https://liliputing.com/tcl-tab-8-nxt...ay-technology/
It's OK for an entry level tablet with Cell/Mobile, but currently only USA Verizon. Likely there will later be a version with no Cell/Mobile modem/SIM.
Bad idea as an ereader compared to an 8″ Kobo Sage. If you need to read in colour it's likely too small.