Xiaomi launches the InkPalm 5 mini e-reader for 599 yuan (~$91)

[rvcjew]

Originally Posted by jlynton

From your photos it looks like you have a screen protector, without that is the screen glossy of matt?

Glossy without and it comes pre-applied on the device from the factory. I also ordered from taobao replacements but haven't even managed to scratch this yet. I put a matte one on the mini but the touch comes with it.

Malcolm

[kyrilson]

Originally Posted by rvcjew

The first look link was informative but the review seems to show a slightly more polished device.
https://goodereader.com/blog/reviews...eration-review
I upgraded last year to the Hisense Touch and it is substantially a better unit in my opinion.
I am aware this device is in another price bracket all together but if someone has the mini and decided they like the form factor and wanted to go better and could wait and save up I think the Touch is a much better device to have long term. I also have all these opinions using moon plus setup how I like it as my app of choice as I do not use the stock apps on any of these epaper devices so take that into consideration.
Pros:
Android 11
True snapdragon SOC (large app compatibility) as fast as any other midrange phone honestly.
runs apps like moon plus, kiwi browser with no lag what so ever.
Larger screen by only being slightly taller
Bigger battery (also quick charges), Lasts a month easy for me and I use the front light all the time at a pretty high level due to my vision.
4GB RAM + 128GB storage (Though stock ROM takes up 31GB of it)
Speakers and 3.5mm jack are good. (I used it once as I only read on this device)
Haptics are good
Like the robust feeling clicky buttons, the left side button I use to refresh the screen if needed.
ColorOS (Stock ROM):
Nicer and more customizable lock screen (I just use my own image)
Customizable Power off screen (I use my own image again)
True stock android navigation bar (after swapping the launcher to nova it is always accessible like a normal android device and goes in and out of immersive mode as expected)
Nicer quick toggles.
Way more robust screen mode system, easily never causes issues while web browsing etc. Seems to remember what it is set to per app even.
Cons:
Price, all said and done/shipped I payed CECT $379 for the device and they had no cases so I got one in black and translucent off taobao for like $20 shipped. All in I am at $398
Though that being said this device is fast, like I said before its normal phone fast and is way faster then any other of the epaper devices I have had. So I think it is worth the money and honestly if they choose to make a new version that is even better later I will probably upgrade to that too depending on what changes.

I have had both, I prefer the Inkpalm. I like the smaller size and lighter weight and it is a lot less money. There is not a need for a fast processor to read ebooks, which is all I use it for. If someone is using one of these for other things, such as browsing, games, then I would definitely go with the Touch.

[rvcjew]

Originally Posted by kyrilson

I have had both, I prefer the Inkpalm. I like the smaller size and lighter weight and it is a lot less money. There is not a need for a fast processor to read ebooks, which is all I use it for. If someone is using one of these for other things, such as browsing, games, then I would definitely go with the Touch.

I agree with this too. I do do browsing quite a bit to search or obtain what I read so to me it's worth it as well as the added battery life. Both are good in their bracket and both are built well.

Malcolm

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by rvcjew

True stock android navigation bar (after swapping the launcher to nova it is always accessible like a normal android device and goes in and out of immersive mode as expected)

I may be misunderstanding what you mean by that. But the image you showed is not the stock Android navigation bar. It has that annoying Samsung behavior of moving the back button to the right.

This is the stock Android navigation bar:

[rvcjew]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I may be misunderstanding what you mean by that. But the image you showed is not the stock Android navigation bar. It has that annoying Samsung behavior of moving the back button to the right.

This is the stock Android navigation bar:

Oh right sorry I use Samsung devices so I moved it to the right ahah. I navigate all my devices with my right thumb so I'm used to it. I meant more it has a damn nav bar and not just a physical home button that is a back or home only or a floating ball.

[rowe]

This Yiben p47L might be a new InkPalm competitor: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...31#post4201031

[guttaperk]

Originally Posted by rowe

This Yiben p47L might be a new InkPalm competitor: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...31#post4201031

No WiFi, no touchscreen. Intriguing alternative.

[Renate]

Originally Posted by rvcjew

Oh right sorry I use Samsung devices so I moved it to the right ahah.

Oh, I've never seen that settings screen. On my Walmart Onn8 I shuffled the buttons (and got rid of the Walmart button) using commands. This may work on other devices and gives you more options for spacing. Try changing the "0.5" values, it affects how "tight" the buttons are. Be sure to do a "get" first to know what you started with. It probably says "null" though.

C:\>adb shell
$ settings get secure sysui_nav_bar
$ settings put secure sysui_nav_bar 'space[0.5WC],back;home;recent,space[0.5WC]'

[rvcjew]

Originally Posted by Renate

Oh, I've never seen that settings screen. On my Walmart Onn8 I shuffled the buttons (and got rid of the Walmart button) using commands. This may work on other devices and gives you more options for spacing. Try changing the "0.5" values, it affects how "tight" the buttons are. Be sure to do a "get" first to know what you started with. It probably says "null" though.

C:\>adb shell
$ settings get secure sysui_nav_bar
$ settings put secure sysui_nav_bar 'space[0.5WC],back;home;recent,space[0.5WC]'

You mean it moves them away from each other? It is a little closer then a larger device true but since it's a narrower device it is In a better spot as farther out is harder to reach back with your thumb and the farther one it goes to far on your thumb lol then the middle positioning. At the moment they all reach right below my thumb position, I'll keep this code for the future though thanks.

[Renate]

Originally Posted by rvcjew

You mean it moves them away from each other?

Actual screenshots of a Moto E6.

[rvcjew]

Originally Posted by Renate

Actual screenshots of a Moto E6.

Oh cool thanks. Wonder if I can do this to my Note 9. It has an extra pinable button. If I don't put the name of that button you think it will just ignore moving it?

[Renate]

Sure, go wild. You can't really hurt anything as long as you know a somewhat sane setting to go back to. Or just delete it to go back to stock.

$ settings get secure sysui_nav_bar
space[0.25WC],back;home;recent,space[0.25WC]
$ settings delete secure sysui_nav_bar
Deleted 1 rows
$ settings get secure sysui_nav_bar
null

The most recent Android has more options. Even if you don't code, you can see the options in this file and try them out.
https://android.googlesource.com/pla...laterView.java

I have no idea what I'm doing!

[michel24]

Hey
Maybe I missed some posts or threads, but anybody has some infos about this update ?
thanks

[rvcjew]

Originally Posted by michel24

Hey
Maybe I missed some posts or threads, but anybody has some infos about this update ?
thanks

I don't know but it says this. Make sure your charged up more then 60% before attempting it.

[michel24]

Thanks for the translation and the tip
I think I will not attempt it before I know more, I currently wouldn't have time to fix the potential problems or configuration losses which could occur.
I'm just surprised i'm the only one here who has this update thing