Xteink’s tiny e-readers are 20 percent off for Prime Day

Xteink 迷你电子书阅读器 Prime Day 促销，直降 20%

The Xteink X4 and smaller X3 e-readers are discounted to $55.20 (regularly $69) and $63.20 (normally $79), respectively, as part of Amazon’s Prime Day promotions this week. Both e-readers are significantly smaller and more pocketable than any of the Kindle and Kobo models currently available, and feature magnetic mounts so they can be stuck to the back of MagSafe-compatible smartphones. The bundled software is a little rough around the edges, but the versions Amazon is selling can both be easily upgraded to the free CrossPoint Reader firmware featuring a more polished user interface.

作为亚马逊本周 Prime Day 促销活动的一部分，Xteink X4 和更小巧的 X3 电子书阅读器分别降价至 55.20 美元（原价 69 美元）和 63.20 美元（原价 79 美元）。这两款阅读器比目前市面上所有的 Kindle 和 Kobo 机型都要小得多，也更便于携带。它们配备了磁吸支架，可以吸附在支持 MagSafe 的智能手机背面。虽然其自带的软件体验略显粗糙，但亚马逊销售的版本均可轻松升级至免费的 CrossPoint Reader 固件，从而获得更精致的用户界面。

In our hands-on with the X4, we liked that the e-reader features several buttons that are used to turn the pages of an ebook, but struggled with navigating its sometimes challenging bundled software using buttons in lieu of a touchscreen. Battery life is excellent, and the e-reader provides several different ways to load up books and other documents, but keep in mind you won’t have access to a dedicated online bookstore like Kindles and Kobos feature.

在我们的 X4 实测中，我们很喜欢它配备了多个用于翻页的实体按键，但在没有触摸屏的情况下，仅靠按键来操作其有时令人头疼的自带软件确实有些吃力。该设备的续航表现非常出色，并提供了多种加载书籍和文档的方式，但需要注意的是，你无法像使用 Kindle 或 Kobo 那样直接访问专属的在线书店。

The X3’s functionality is similar to the X4, but with a smaller design, an improved button layout, and broader compatibility with smaller smartphones featuring magnetic mounts on the back. It’s even easier to stash in a small pocket, but the X3’s dependence on a proprietary magnetic USB charging cord could be a deal breaker for those prone to losing cables.

X3 的功能与 X4 类似，但采用了更小的设计，改进了按键布局，并能更好地兼容背面带有磁吸支架的小型智能手机。它更容易塞进小口袋，但 X3 依赖专用的磁吸 USB 充电线，对于那些容易弄丢线材的用户来说，这可能是一个劝退点。