Builder impulse-bought the XTEINK X4 micro e-reader, replaced stock firmware with Crosspoint, and uses it for short idle reading sessions alongside a Kobo Libra Color.
Key Takeaways
XTEINK X4 is a palm-sized glass-and-metal e-reader; stock firmware was rejected immediately in favor of the open third-party Crosspoint firmware.
Crosspoint ships with OpenDyslexic font out of the box, making it a practical accessibility win for dyslexic readers.
Dual-use strategy: Kobo Libra Color for immersive reading, X4 for opportunistic micro-sessions (queue, bathroom).
Main friction: embedded CSS styles in some ebook files conflict with Crosspoint’s rendering.
Hacker News Comment Review
Commenters agree the X4 hits a size sweet spot that Kindle’s growing lineup (now 11+) misses; the trend toward larger e-readers leaves a real gap for compact devices.
Crosspoint is actively developed; a recent release added custom fonts, improved syncing, and quick-press screen refresh, raising its viability as a daily driver firmware.
Notable Comments
@minikomi: confirms Crosspoint just shipped custom fonts, better syncing, and quick-press refresh in a new release, with GitHub link.
