This Popular Pocket-Sized Buzzy E-Reader Is Available for Purchase on Amazon for Under $60 in the Next Few Hours.
I’ve been writing about e-readers and e-ink tablets for Lifehacker for several years now, and I’ve never seen a product with as many enthusiastic fans as the Xteink X4 —a tiny, easy-to-use e-reader from China that has replaced my beloved phone-shaped Boox Palma 2 as my go-to distraction-free reading device—not least because it’s much cheaper, around $70 versus $250 for the Palma 2. And if you hurry, you can snag the X4 for under $60 right now during a sale on Amazon .
As I explain in my review, the X4 is a bit finicky, a bit buggy, and not for everyone , but it has a huge fan base of enthusiasts who share tips and tricks on Reddit and even wrote their own custom firmware to replace the (admittedly underwhelming) stock operating system. With minimal effort, you can turn it into a truly excellent, minimalist e-reader, perfect for carrying around everywhere—seriously, it’s so small I often forget I have it in my pocket. The Amazon sale only lasts a few hours, so act fast if you’re interested . But even if you miss out, the Xteink X4 is still a great buy at its regular price of $69. (Although you might want to wait for the Xteink S4 , which adds some usability-enhancing improvements like a touchscreen, backlighting, and Android support.)