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submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) by FirmDistribution@lemmy.world to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

URL for the crowdfunding: https://www.crowdsupply.com/oddly-specific-objects/open-book-touch

Specs:

  • Display: 4.26" e-paper touchscreen, 480 × 800 px, warm + cool frontlight
  • Processor: ESP32-S3 dual-core, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth LE
  • Memory: 16 MB flash, 8 MB PSRAM
  • Formats: EPUB and plain text, no DRM
  • Storage: microSD card slot
  • Interface: USB-C with integrated LiPo charging
  • Dimension: 78 × 120 × 10 mm, about 85 g
  • Open source: MIT-licensed firmware, open hardware (to be released at shipping)

It also has a replaceable 800 mAh battery, I found it cool :)

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[-] rljkeimig@lemmy.world 45 points 5 days ago

I love physical buttons and switches, I don't like an e-reader without page buttons.

[-] TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 22 points 5 days ago

This. I don't see why "no buttons" is supposed to be appealing? I'd much prefer only buttons, no touchscreen.

[-] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 days ago

yes and no, I went from a Kindle which has no buttons and was pocketable, to a Kobo Libre Colour, buttons and not pocketable. The Libre screen is also not as crisp as the Libre, it does have e ink colour which is kind of nice but not as useful as a crisp screen.

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