My phone is an ereader now
11 days ago
- #e-paper
- #minimalist-tech
- #reading
- The author transitioned from a Kobo eReader to the Minimal Phone, an Android device with an e-paper display, to enhance their reading experience.
- The Minimal Phone features a physical keyboard and an e-paper display, making it comfortable for reading and typing, though it has some responsiveness issues.
- Key advantages include excellent readability, long battery life (up to 2 days), and the ability to easily access and read library books and blogs on the go.
- The device has several rough edges and bugs, such as occasional fingerprint recognition failures, missed keypresses at slower refresh rates, and issues with Google Maps visibility.
- Despite its flaws, the author finds the Minimal Phone suitable for their needs, especially for reading, and continues to use it as their primary device, switching to a conventional smartphone only for specific tasks like photography or navigation.