A Tiny E Reader(nthp.me) |
A Tiny E Reader(nthp.me) |
Crosspoint just released a new version
https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader/relea...
With:
- custom fonts
- better syncing
- quick-press refresh
Etc etc
> 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.
Source: https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader
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).
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.
Compared to kindles going bigger and bigger - now with 11+ I feel like they are too big as a handheld.
Everything I own now except for my Pebble watch uses USB-C. I will not buy another device that doesn't use it. (At least with my new Pebble, they shipped it with a USB-C adapter.)
On my e-book I use KOReader and I uploaded dictionaries of my personal choice on it. When I see a new word, I hold a finger for a bit longer than usual and KOReader opens a modal window with a definition from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary. It took some time to find a DRM-free version and convert it into StarDict format but I've done it so I can share you only need to use this Python script: https://github.com/ilius/pyglossary. I'm sure there's already a wiktionary stardict on the web and you won't need pyglossary.
KOReader can be installed on many popular e-readers, including jailbroken Kindles (this usually takes 10 minutes to do depending on Amazon mood).