This tiny e-reader is smashing sales numbers, beating Amazon's Kindles
The Xteink X4, a compact and affordable e-reader, has surged in popularity and entered Amazon's top 10 best-selling e-readers, outperforming several Kindle models. Its success is attributed to viral marketing, a pocket-friendly design, and a low $70 price point. Despite subpar stock software, users find it a highly portable and enjoyable reading device after installing improved third-party firmware.
- ▪The Xteink X4 has reached number seven on Amazon's top 10 e-reader sales list, surpassing Amazon's Colorsoft 32GB and Kids Kindle models.
- ▪The device's popularity is driven by its small size, low cost, and viral presence in short online videos.
- ▪It features internal magnets compatible with Qi2-enabled phones like the Pixel 10 and recent iPhones.
- ▪Although the stock software is poor, users can upgrade to the more capable Crosspoint software for better performance.
- ▪The author, an X4 owner, notes unexpected satisfaction with the device despite initially purchasing it as a novelty item.
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