There’s a specific kind of internal hum that starts the moment you hit “Checkout” on a piece of niche tech. It’s been a minute since I’ve been this genuinely keyed up for a mail call, but the wait for the x4 has me checking tracking tabs like it’s a competitive sport.
To keep my sanity, I did what any self-respecting nerd does: I opened a spreadsheet.
Putting the wait into perspective helps dampen the “where is it?” anxiety. My device left Shenzhen nine days ago. Since then, it’s been navigating a gauntlet of weather patterns, logistics hubs, and handoff hops.
Here is the breakdown of its 7,842-mile trek:
* Distance Covered: 7,105 miles (roughly 90% of the trip).
* Average Speed: A steady 36 mph.
* Touchpoints: 8 distinct scans across the globe.
It’s currently cleared the customs hurdle, and with the bulk of the journey in the rearview mirror, I’m optimistic for a delivery before the 14th.
Some people have that “buy it and forget it” zen mindset. I am not those people. I can’t just let it arrive “whenever.” To bridge the gap, I’ve been curate-stacking my digital environment:
* Customizing the Vibe: Designing a fresh set of wallpapers.
* Community Building: Getting the account settled over at readme.club.
* The Library: Hoarding choice EPUB files like a digital dragon.
I’m also diving back into Calibre. I haven’t touched the software in nearly a decade, but seeing that it’s still the gold standard for library management is a testament to its staying power. Getting a Calibre server spun up is next on the weekend warrior list.
The SD card is “ready-ish,” and the Android apps are already staged on my phone and tablet. Software-wise, I’m leaning toward Crosspoint. If I can swing a multi-boot setup to test the waters of every OS flavor available, that’s the dream.
