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title: "Xteink Community Digest - December 18, 2025"
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**Covering the period since December 11 - Latest activity from Reddit & the Web**

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## 🚀 [X3 Pre-Orders](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pj7io7/has_someone_received_the_x3_email/) Now Live - Launch Imminent

The **[Xteink X3](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pj7io7/has_someone_received_the_x3_email/)** opened for pre-order on **December 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST** with a limited **24-hour Super Early Bird offer** for founding members. All pre-orders are scheduled to ship on **February 5, 2026**. The X3 brings significant upgrades:

- **Compact design**: Just **55g** with a **3.7-inch display** (vs X4's 4.3-inch)
- **Higher pixel density**: Over **250 PPI** for sharper text
- **Built-in gyroscope** for motion-based page turning
- **NFC support** for advanced features
- **Magnetic Pogo Pin charging** (replacing USB-C)
- **Smart features**: Clock display, battery %, cloud push, weather, calendar, and subscriptions
- **Pricing**: Starting at **$72.99** (compared to X4's $69)

Community discussion reveals excitement about the X3 as a "companion device" alongside the [X4](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pmav66/i_didnt_expect_to_like_the_xteink_x4_this_much/), though some users note the overseas app remains in development.

## 📰 Media Coverage Surge

The [Xteink X4](https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/xteink-x4-ebook-reader-specs-features-price-10405563/) received significant tech media attention during this period:

- **[Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/xteink-x4-ebook-reader-specs-features-price-10405563/)** (December 6): "Meet Xteink X4, a tiny e-reader that magnetically sticks to your iPhone" - detailed specs and MagSafe functionality coverage
- **[SquaredTech](https://www.squaredtech.co/xteink-x4-magnetic-e-reader-review)** (December 7): In-depth review analyzing portability, screen quality trade-offs, and target audience
- **[Infinity Box on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xM_Cyabvr0)** (December 4): Unboxing & review video highlighting compact design and 220ppi limitations
- **[Instagram Official](https://www.instagram.com/p/DR_1vKxjQFd/)** (December 7): Marketing post reaching followers with feature highlights

French-language tech media also continued coverage, with **NotebookCheck** and **IDBoox** publishing articles about the X4's innovative design.

## 💬 [Reddit Community](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/) Explosion

### Positive Momentum
- **[2,000 new users](https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/1pk57js/weekly_recap_december_11_2025/)** joined r/xteinkereader in one week (up 100 from previous week)
- **[1,443 total posts](https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/1pk57js/weekly_recap_december_11_2025/)** (up 244 week-over-week)
- **[4,475 comments](https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/1pk57js/weekly_recap_december_11_2025/)** (up 689 week-over-week)
- **[1.2 million views](https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/1pk57js/weekly_recap_december_11_2025/)** (200k increase)

### Featured User Reviews

A standout post by /u/No_Instruction8735 (December 14) titled **["I didn't expect to like the Xteink X4 this much (honest review)"](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pmav66/i_didnt_expect_to_like_the_xteink_x4_this_much/)** resonated with 38 upvotes, detailing real-world impressions of the X4 replacing larger e-readers for on-the-go reading. The post highlighted the device's gradual appeal and praised its minimalist design.

Users also reported expanding storage to **[512GB](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pmav66/i_didnt_expect_to_like_the_xteink_x4_this_much/)** via microSD cards and successful workflows converting from other devices like the **[Boox Palma](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pmav66/i_didnt_expect_to_like_the_xteink_x4_this_much/)** using XTC format converters.

### X3 Pre-Order Questions
A new discussion thread emerged asking whether "Founding Members" received exclusive [pre-order discount emails](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/comments/1pj7io7/has_someone_received_the_x3_email/), indicating strong demand and anticipation within the community.

## 🛠️ Hardware & Production Updates

**Xteink announced production refinements**:

- **Button material shift**: New [X4 production batches](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkHax/comments/1p8sj2z/red_book_update_from_xteink_27th_nov_2025/) switching to **ABS engineering plastic buttons** (matching mid-frame color) with slight price reduction
- **Quality assurance**: Production moved to **China's largest 3C display factory** with stricter incoming/outgoing QA checks
- **Clear case relaunched**: Updated mold now ready for new production runs
- **Memory adjustment**: 32GB microSD cards replaced with 16GB (cost-adjusted pricing) due to market conditions

## 🎯 Common Community Discussions

- **Font optimization**: Continued improvements in typography rendering (versions 2.1.8+) addressing earlier justification issues
- **Setup configurations**: Users sharing Bluetooth pairing tips, custom wallpaper conversions (PNG→BMP), and pegboard mounting solutions
- **Storage strategies**: Organizing microSD folders for performance, deleting unnecessary EPUB images to speed rendering
- **App ecosystem**: Anticipation for the official overseas app (still in beta testing)

## 🌍 Global Reach & Next Steps

The community now spans **international pre-orders** for the X3 with shipping to most countries. The ecosystem continues expanding:

- **[ReadMe.club](https://www.readme.club)** serving as the central resource hub with daily digests
- **Community voting** active on feature requests
- **Multi-language support** (EN, FR, ES, RU, ZH) expanding
- **Future products**: S4 (Android-based model) remains in development

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**Next milestone**: X3 shipping begins **February 5, 2026**. The community recommends joining [r/xteinkereader](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/) for the latest updates and preparing pre-order emails now.

*Digest compiled from [r/xteinkereader](https://www.reddit.com/r/xteinkereader/) threads, media coverage, and official Xteink announcements - December 18, 2025*
