Why You Shouldn't Expect a Tiny Kindle Any Time Soon
Earlier this week, I commented that the recent boom in tiny e-readers—I'm talking about those credit card-sized, Chinese-made e-ink devices that have become all the rage on BookTok and Reddit—was the most interesting thing to happen to e-readers in years. From the Xteink X4 Pro to the forthcoming Boox Picco, these wee little guys, which are small enough to slip into any pocket, have gathered a cult following of readers who prize ultra-portability above all else.Today's announcement of a redesigned line of Kindles didn't do anything to change that opinion. Setting aside the additional reveal of long-requested accessories like a Bluetooth page-turn remote and a charging dock, these new Kindles mostly deliver the same familiar Amazon e-reader experience in a slightly more refined package.
- ▪Earlier this week, I commented that the recent boom in tiny e-readers—I'm talking about those credit card-sized, Chinese-made e-ink devices that have become all the rage on BookTok and Reddit—was the most interesting thing to happen to e-re
- ▪From the Xteink X4 Pro to the forthcoming Boox Picco, these wee little guys, which are small enough to slip into any pocket, have gathered a cult following of readers who prize ultra-portability above all else.Today's announcement of a rede
- ▪Setting aside the additional reveal of long-requested accessories like a Bluetooth page-turn remote and a charging dock, these new Kindles mostly deliver the same familiar Amazon e-reader experience in a slightly more refined package.
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Earlier this week, I commented that the recent boom in tiny e-readers—I'm talking about those credit card-sized, Chinese-made e-ink devices that have become all the rage on BookTok and Reddit—was the most interesting thing to happen to e-readers in years. From the Xteink X4 Pro to the forthcoming Boox Picco, these wee little guys, which are small enough to slip into any pocket, have gathered a cult following of readers who prize ultra-portability above all else.Today's announcement of a redesigned line of Kindles didn't do anything to change that opinion. Setting aside the additional reveal of long-requested accessories like a Bluetooth page-turn remote and a charging dock, these new Kindles mostly deliver the same familiar Amazon e-reader experience in a slightly more refined package.
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