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Re:The Xteink X4 E-Ink Reader by jerojero on Wednesday June 24, 2026 @05:07PM (#48665644)
Its not physically possible to have eink (based on inked beads, like the current e-reader has) and backlight.

only frontlight is possible.

Re:The Xteink X4 E-Ink Reader by pluralmonad on Thursday June 25, 2026 @08:40PM (#48681049)
Great news, but these are still entirely unlit.