How are Xteink devices compared to Kindle Paperwhite?
Biscuit
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Re: Biscuit
#12Earlier quoted context omitted.
home dashboard? i know that my mom would appreciate a simplistic UI like this
I wonder why that's not supported by Biscuit despite dozens of other functions being present. E.g. download and display an image once an hour. Can't wake from sleep regularly?
https://blog.4dcu.be/diy/2020/10/04/PythonKindleDashboard_2.... ... look just above this link (search for `rtc`) and see some extra stuff here: https://github.com/mattzzw/kindle-clock/blob/master/kindle-c...
other devices may / may-not have RTC clocks or "easy" access to longer-term RTC-style running.
Re: Biscuit
#13How are Xteink devices compared to Kindle Paperwhite?
No backlight.
Much smaller screen – 4.3" on the X4 compared to 7" on the Paperwhite.
However, the Xteink is much more customizable/hackable.
Re: Biscuit
#14Cool. Though one of the reasons for me to have a device like that is that it doesn't have distractions like games and messages. But for those that want that, I guess this is a cheap version?
I suppose someone who want ereader only experience will just go with the vanilla firmware or flash CrossPoint, which this project forked from. I personally hope this could drive more sales for those who don't necessarily want an ereader (or already have one) but are interested in tinkering with it (I doubt anyone looking for gaming or messaging will pick it, seeing it's still more expensive than a proper Android phon…
Xteink is working to remove custom firmware support, so I don't think this would drive sales.