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This pocket-friendly e-reader also wants to be your minimalist phone

The Mudita Kompakt E Ink phone being used to read an ebook.
The Mudita Kompakt E Ink phone is expected to sell for under $500. | Image: Mudita

Mudita is not the first company to build a phone with an E Ink screen, but its Kompakt isn’t only about bringing the benefits of e-paper to smartphones. The company describes the Kompakt as a “minimalist E Ink phone” that’s designed to reduce distractions with a limited collection of bundled apps.

The Kompakt is being made available to consumers through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The earliest backers can pre-order one for around $325 with shipping expected as early as April 2025. Full retail pricing is expected to be closer to $476, making the Kompakt cheaper than other E Ink phones from companies like Hisense.

Unlike the Boox Palma, which is a pocket-friendly 6.13-inch e-reader offering additional functionality through a full…

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