People started paying attention to to the e-reader industry in 2007 when Amazon released the Kindle. The industry exploded in the ensuing years and many other companies started to make their own models, with varying degrees of success. There are a few different companies that have been at the forefront of the e-reading revolution and today we are going to look at some of the … [Read more...] about A Short History of E-Paper and the eReader Revolution
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Pocketbook Basic Lux and Pocketbook Basic 3 Announced
Pocketbook has announced two new e-readers that will begin shipping out in the next few months. The Basic Lux and Basic 3 are two entry level devices that will not cost very much and will be competing against the Kindle Basic and Kobo Touch 2.0. There is no word yet on pricing or when they will be released. Pocketbook Basic Lux Convenient size, ergonomic … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Basic Lux and Pocketbook Basic 3 Announced
Pocketbook Touch HD Review
The Pocketbook Touch HD is e-Reader was designed to compete against the Kindle Paperwhite and the Kobo Touch 2.0. This device has a competitive advantage because it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and manual page turn buttons. Hardware The Pocketbook Touch HD employs a six inch E-Ink Carta display with a resolution of of 1448 × 1080 display and 300 PPI. Reading eBooks is a … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch HD Review
Pocketbook Aqua 2 Review
Pocketbook has just released their second generation waterproof e-reader, the Pocketbook Aqua 2. This device is designed to handle anything you can throw at it and is ideal for people who read outdoors or in the bathtub. Hardware The Pocketbook Aqua 2 features a six inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024 × 758 and 212 PPI. It has eight LED lights on the … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Aqua 2 Review
Pocketbook Announces the Aqua 2 e-Reader
Pocketbook has just unveiled their second generation waterproof e-reader, the Aqua 2. This device features a six inch E-Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024x768 with 212 PPI. It can carry a massive library of e-books with its 8GB of internal storage and you can listen to audiobooks with the built in 3.5mm headphone jack. It has a built in front-light so you can read in … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Announces the Aqua 2 e-Reader
Pocketbook Touch HD Has a 300 PPI Screen
Earlier this month I reviewed the Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 and lamented that the resolution was fairly poor and not competitive against modern offerings from Amazon and Kobo. It looks like Pocketbook addressed my concerns because they just issued a new e-Reader called the Touch HD and it has a 1448 × 1080 display and 300 PPI. Underneath the hood is a 1 GHZ processor, 512 MB of … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch HD Has a 300 PPI Screen
Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 Review
Pocketbook released an e-reader last year that has physical page turn buttons, but also a touchscreen. You can sync your e-book collection directly with Dropbox and it has Adobe DRM capabilities, that will insure you can import in e-books you borrow from the library or purchase from other bookstores. Hardware The Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 really stands out from the vast … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 Review
The 13.3 inch Pocketbook CAD might be released soon
The Pocketbook CAD has been in limbo since it initially debuted at CES 2014. There has been no concrete information on when this product will be formally released, but it might be soon. I have spotted a listing for this e-reader on Taobao, which shows the retail packaging and what comes inside the box. When the Pocketbook CAD was first shown to the world in 2014 the device … [Read more...] about The 13.3 inch Pocketbook CAD might be released soon
The Pocketbook CAD will soon be available in Europe
Pocketbook has begun the process of making a few dedicated webpages on their corporate site to sell the 13.3 inch Pocketbook CAD e-reader in Austria and Germany. No pricing is available yet, but they do have an add to cart button that is setting the stage for a full commercial release. The Pocketbook CAD was initially unveiled in January 2014 at CES. It featured a 13.3 inch … [Read more...] about The Pocketbook CAD will soon be available in Europe
Pocketbook Touch Lux 2 Gets New Firmware
Pocketbook has just updated their Touch Lux 2 e-reader with firmware 5.9. It brings a slew of new features, including a user friendly setup process if you factory reset your device and support for a brand new PDF rendering engine. New Features 1. User-friendly setup wizard which starts during firmware update or factory reset. 2. PDF Files have been optimized to open … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch Lux 2 Gets New Firmware
Where in the World is the Pocketbook CAD e-Reader?
The Pocketbook CAD is a 13.3 inch e-reader that is primarily aimed at business users and anyone involved in AutoCad design. Since early 2014 the device has been in limbo, with no definitive release date. Where in the world is the Pocketbook CAD? Without any fanfare the Pocketbook CAD was at an e Ink booth in January 2014 at CES. It featured a 13.3 inch screen and utilizes … [Read more...] about Where in the World is the Pocketbook CAD e-Reader?
Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 Available Soon
Pocketbook has a new e-reader that they will be officially releasing in the next few weeks. It is called the Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 and the key selling point is that it employs e-ink Carta. This is the same e-paper technology that makes the Kindle Voyage so great. A German e-commerce website accidentally put the new Touch Lux 3 as a product before Pocketbook could officially … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 Available Soon
Pocketbook Unveils New B2B Enterprise
Pocketbook is best known for their distinct brand of European e-readers and the company is now getting involved in B2B solutions. Dubbed the Pocketbook Cloud, they are positioning themselves to offer a complete e-reading solution. Many e-readers these days do not have a built in bookstore for customers to make purchases. The PocketBook B2B Cloud Solution offers a white … [Read more...] about Pocketbook Unveils New B2B Enterprise
PocketBook 630 e-Reader Now Available in Russia
The Pocketbook 630 was originally announced last September and its now available for sale in Russia. It looks like Pocketbook is selling two different variants, one with the Kenzo cover, which features a sweet embossed crocodile leather case and one model without the case. The PocketBook 630 Fashion features a six inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 758 … [Read more...] about PocketBook 630 e-Reader Now Available in Russia