Pocketbook Announces the InkPad 2

August 8, 2016 By Michael Kozlowski 7 Comments

The Pocketbook InkPad 2 is a new e-reader that was just announced today. This device features an 8 inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1,200 x 1,600 pixels. It has a front-lit display and physical page turn buttons.

The InkPad 2 is powered by a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM. There is 4 GB of internal memory, but you can expand it up to 32 GB via the Micro SD. I think people are going to be attracted that this e-reader has a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can listen to audiobooks and music.

This e-reader will be available in the near future for $199 Euros.

Michael Kozlowski

Michael Kozlowski is the Editor in Chief of Good e-Reader. He has been writing about audiobooks and e-readers for the past ten years. His articles have been picked up by major and local news sources and websites such as the CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and Verge.

J. Martinios Agathokles

Any idea on whether it will feature open Android?
Marceline Jouhendeau

Isn’t it a poor screen resolution ?
Good E-Reader

All Pocketbook e-readers use Linux, and its more or less the same UI on every device.
Bob

Personally I think the resolution is just fine. Pixel density is not the only factor in usability. Keep in mind that many smart phones have the same number of pixels as a TV screen. My phone is about 440ppi while my 42″ TV is about 50ppi. Kindle’s best 6in screen is still only 1080 x 1430 at 300PPI. This is an 8″ at 1,200 x 1,600 about 250 PPI. So while the PPI is less, the total number of pixels and screen size is more. Eink Carta should have more contrast, but I think that this 8″ “Pearl HD” screen should be quite nice.
Good E-Reader

Keep in mind, Pearl HD is like five years old. The resolution might be good, but you will not get fast page turns and clarity of text as you would find on a Carta screen.
Bob

That’s a great point on the refresh rate. My old kindle with pearl and 150ppi reads just fine. Even though I have gotten used to the slow blinky refresh, Carta is MUCH better in that aspect.
Gherhardt Mathisz

Who distributes Pocketbook in the US and Canada?