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15 people recommended it in 1 thread, 2026.
15 of those were in the last year.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
The size and magnetic feature means I always have it on me for a quick read whenever a moment strikes.
I had similar concerns before I snagged it but I’ve read multiple books on it so far front to back. It’s wonderful. Extremely happy with it.
It's not too small, great for carrying in pocket, I've been reading articles on it. I could definitely read an entire book.
Be aware though they're trying to block third party software and their own sucks badly. I don't understand why they try to block this because it makes their hardware actually worth buying.
Where it comes up
- Open Book Touch: open-source e-reader 2026 · 15 recommendations