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Really nice device, I'm just waiting for a version with front light.

• gangstead 6mo ago
  Front light would make it the perfect device. I use it on the go everywhere now, to limit the distractions inherent with trying to read from my phone. But in bed having to pull out a book light or a headlight is an annoying step that risks disturbing my partner.
  • nosrepa 6mo ago
    I bought the book lights that they sell along with the device and they're perfect for it. They include an adapter so they magnetically attach to the back, or they can clip to the folio.
    • wolvoleo 6mo ago
      Meh I used those with my old Kindle 2nd edition. It had a really nice leather case with a solder slide out light. But it wasn't nearly as good as the front light ones that came later.
      • wolvoleo 6mo ago
        Oh it was the 3rd gen actually
• asdfqwertzxcv 6mo ago
  The S4 is the new version coming soon with a front light.
  • wolvoleo 6mo ago
    Ah yes but that one is probably going to be much more expensive as it runs android and more powerful hardware. It won't support crosspoint-reader then either :'( Though you could install KOReader then, which is a good alternative. It also seems to lack page turn buttons. But I read there's also an "X4 v2 pro" coming with frontlight: https://www.joshualowcock.com/xteink/xteink-x4-v2-pro-xteink-x4-with-backlight/ https://www.joshualowcock.com/xteink/xteink-x4-v2-pro-xteink... So I'm waiting to see which one will be the best price/quality in this regard.
    • skrtskrt 6mo ago
      It would be nice to get a backlight and no touchscreen.
      • asdfqwertzxcv 6mo ago
        That's what I'm hoping for as well