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Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by chocochunks »

netfortius wrote: post #7

I dream of an e-reader which could have the qualities of a true e-ink technology (ability to read under any light conditions, especially sunny one), while allowing usage of dictionaries like the android Livio offline apps (English, French, etc. )

All the modern mainstream eReaders have offline dictionary support. Some of them you can add custom dictionaries to. Not sure what's special about the "Livio" apps but they do exist.

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by jhbadger »

netfortius wrote: post #7

I dream of an e-reader which could have the qualities of a true e-ink technology (ability to read under any light conditions, especially sunny one), while allowing usage of dictionaries like the android Livio offline apps (English, French, etc. )

While I know people understandably dislike Onyx Boox for their disregard for the GPL, their Android-based e-ink readers are exactly this. Their built in reader has offline dictionary support of its own, but as they are Android devices (albeit an older version and with a bit of hassle to get the Play Store on it besides their limited store), it can run standard Android apps -- I use it for both ebooks and for reading magazines from my library with Libby.

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by krabizzwainch »

netfortius wrote: post #7

I dream of an e-reader which could have the qualities of a true e-ink technology (ability to read under any light conditions, especially sunny one), while allowing usage of dictionaries like the android Livio offline apps (English, French, etc. )

I know everyone has pointed you to Boox/Onyx devices, but Supernote is also android based. You have to sideload apps or add a 3rd party App Store. I use it for reading in Kobo and KOReader and note taking at work.

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by mholm »

Epa095 wrote: post #8
netfortius wrote: post #7

I dream of an e-reader which could have the qualities of a true e-ink technology (ability to read under any light conditions, especially sunny one), while allowing usage of dictionaries like the android Livio offline apps (English, French, etc. )

Onyx boox go? They run android at least.

Seconding this. I installed a new dictionary to it fairly easily

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by mholm »

I bought an X4 back in November, and bought an X3 in March, after realizing the X4 was too big to fit on the back of a regular iPhone.

I absolutely love this thing. It's great because of its limited scope and featureset. It just sticks to the back of my phone, ready for whenever, and the battery is good enough that I don't have to worry too much about the dumb connector. I bought a USB C to pogo adapter that seems to work fine for charging it, and keep that in my travel pack.

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by lachiflippi »

gedy wrote: post #10
minikomi wrote: post #3

I have one, it's great Crosspoint just released a new version https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader/relea... With: - custom fonts - better syncing - quick-press refresh Etc etc

Thanks, do you know if this comment is true still?: > As of the latest models, XTEINK has started to lock down the firmware to prevent users from installing Crosspoint. So, if you're reading these reviews, beware: the thing that a lot of people bought this for is going away soon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R68BIFNIVY07Z/

Kind of. There's an "unlocker" that just spoofs their OTA endpoint to flash custom firmware because xteink decided to not implement TLS validation, though they could theoretically change that at any point.

Xteink also claims that non-domestic versions of their devices sold by their "official" store are unlocked, but there's been a bunch of reports that that's not always the case (...along with devices arriving with broken screens, not arriving at all, or the wrong device showing up).

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by sjs382 »

gedy wrote: post #10
minikomi wrote: post #3

I have one, it's great Crosspoint just released a new version https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader/relea... With: - custom fonts - better syncing - quick-press refresh Etc etc

Thanks, do you know if this comment is true still?: > As of the latest models, XTEINK has started to lock down the firmware to prevent users from installing Crosspoint. So, if you're reading these reviews, beware: the thing that a lot of people bought this for is going away soon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R68BIFNIVY07Z/

> Some Xteink units purchased from third-party stores (e.g. AliExpress) ship with USB flashing locked from the factory. If your device is locked, you will need to use the Xteink Unlocker tool available at https://crosspointreader.com/#unlock-tool before you can flash CrossPoint.

Source: https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader

Re: A Tiny E Reader

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Post by m-p-3 »

minikomi wrote: post #3

I have one, it's great Crosspoint just released a new version https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader/relea... With: - custom fonts - better syncing - quick-press refresh Etc etc

I stumbled upon the Biscuit fork of Crosspoint, which basically make it a tiny covert pentest tool while also keeping ereader functionalities. To be seen if it will keep up with the OG Crosspoint.

https://github.com/yattsu/biscuit

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