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Old 07-02-2026, 02:28 PM   #1
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Teeny-tiny xteink X4 Reader to get an 'upgrade': Light and Touch Screen Added
The X4 reader will undergo a 'metamorphosis' and become the X4 v2 [Pro?] model with backlight (or actually, frontlight, since it's an eink device) and a touch screen. Reports are that it will supposedly be released this month (July).

The current model - X4 - is being retired and is currently on sale at various places. That one and the X3 already have an enthusiastic cult following.

I think I'll buy the newer model...when it's released.
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Old 07-02-2026, 03:08 PM   #2
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I don’t know yet. I thought I would use the original device more that I did. Maybe it’s because of the missing front light but I also find it awkward to hold and reach the buttons.
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Seems like quite a big upgrade for just a "v2". Couldn't they make it the X5?

I kind of hate lights on eInk. I wonder if I could get a v1 cheap now?
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Seems like quite a big upgrade for just a "v2". Couldn't they make it the X5?

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I'm assuming the same 4.3" size screen, so X4 seems appropriate? Or maybe the X43?
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Ah yeah, that makes sense.
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I've ordered the X3. Smaller and lighter and higher res screen.

https://www.xteink.com/products/xteink-x3

One of the great things about base EINK is that the image appears at the surface of the screen, not some way into it. I look forward to seeing how paper-like a modern bare EINK screen is.
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There is going to be an android based XTEink S4 coming (I think) in September.
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I think many people chose the X4 / X3 specifically because it's not another Android device
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I think many people chose the X4 / X3 specifically because it's not another Android device
When they chose the X3 or X4 there was no S4.
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