I turned my Kindle into my own personal newspaper
After using the TCL tablet for two months, I’ve come to the conclusion that my tablet doesn’t need a screen with smooth motion. I only read static content — still text.
This realization made me take a fresh look at a type of device I hadn’t even considered before, but which now seems perfect for my needs. I’m referring to Android tablets with E-Ink screens, manufactured by brands like Boox, Bigme, and Pocketbook.
The problem? They’re expensive. The smaller models, with 7–7.8-inch screens, start at prices four times higher than a basic Kindle. The one I wanted, the Boox Go 10.3, with a 10.3-inch screen, is even pricier. And it comes with an outdated version of Android, although I’ve been told that this isn’t a problem, unlike with the iPad. (Last week, Boox launched the second generation of the model, featuring Android 15 and a variant with a backlit screen. It’s likely to be even more expensive.)
Besides being expensive, I hate buying… things. That’s why I was happy when I realized I could use my Kindle — the very one that has never accessed the internet — to read articles, posts, and newsletters published on the web, without spending a single cent and with great quality.
It’s this setup — the result of a week of new brain connections (or many neurons fried over something almost insignificant) — that I’ll share with you.