X3 vs X4: The struggle is real
So… hope the title didn’t throw you off, but honestly, I feel like I’m kinda losing my mind right now :D
I’ve been mulling this over for days and still can’t decide on a purchase. I’m probably way overthinking this, but hear me out.
Back in 2006, when I was a kid, I used to stare at those tiny e-readers in shop windows. I never got one back then, and now, years later, I’ve come across them again and my eyes are literally shining…:D But… I’m completely stuck on which model to pick.
Here’s the situation. I already own a full-size, trusty old reader — a PocketBook 616 (Basic Lux 2). What I want now is something small that I can take with me absolutely everywhere, because my hands are tiny (smaller than average). I can’t buy both models at once — not an option, especially since they’re more expensive in my country and my purchasing power is, well, not great (I mean, the X3 would be a quarter of my salary.). And, yes, I want it, I need it. I’m not sure prices will go down with a new model, at least in my country.
Now for the actual dilemma:
The 3rd-gen model costs more than the 4th-gen. I’m not really bothered about the charging port, but I am worried about the X3’s build quality. It seems like the X4 has fewer issues? Since I can only buy from a third-party shop, any hardware problems would be a serious headache.
Ergonomics-wise, I have a feeling the X3 would sit better in my hand. The X4 basically fills up my whole palm, making it impossible to comfortably press the buttons with one hand. But then I start thinking long-term: which device will actually get better support? I feel like the 4th-gen might become the classic, and I’m not so sure about the 3rd-gen’s future updates and longevity.
So yeah. This choice has completely paralyzed me, which caught me totally off guard — it’s the first thing in ages that has stumped me this badly. If there are any actual users here, please drop your thoughts. I’d really appreciate it.