Way back in 2012, The Guardian reviewed an eInk reader which cost a mere £8. The txtr beagle was designed to be a stripped-down and simplified eReader. As far as I can tell, it never shipped. There were a few review units sent out but I can't find any evidence of consumers getting their hands on one. Also, that £8 price was the subsidised price when purchased with a mobile contract. Their w…
It’s my mission to build one at some stage (when I’ve learned how). ESP32 powered and phone sized. The idea is it’s supposed to feel a little like scrolling your phone while reading a book. Devices like this exist but they’re prohibitively expensive for a lot of people.
It’s my mission to build one at some stage (when I’ve learned how). ESP32 powered and phone sized. The idea is it’s supposed to feel a little like scrolling your phone while reading a book. Devices like this exist but they’re prohibitively expensive for a lot of people.
Take a look at this: the open book
Same.
In the meantime I’m using (offline) Kobo for the practicality (light-weight, compact, water resistant).