2023.
Pocketbook Inkpad 4 gets 7.8-inch screenPocketbook has released new Pocketbook Inkpad 4 e-reader. It features a 7.8-inch E Ink Carta 1200 display and temperature-controlled backlighting. The device has 32 GB of internal storage, built-in speakers for listening to audiobooks and IPX8-rated waterproof body. Other features include USB-C port rotation sensor, dual-core processor, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and 2000 mAh battery. However, the overall design of PocketBook InkPad 4 is quite attractive and similar in features to PocketBook Era, which is generally very good, except for the horribly blurry screen. The new E Ink Carta 1200 screens have higher contrast, but this is irrelevant when a smooth, cloudy layer is applied over it.
2021.
New PocketBook InkPad Lite 970 has cheap 9.7-inch E Ink Screen
PocketBook has introduced a new e-reader featuring a 9.7-inch E Ink Carta display, named the PocketBook InkPad Lite. It’s essentially a budget-friendly e-reader with a large screen, slated for release in autumn 2021. The price is rumored to be $299, making it the most affordable large-screen e-reader on the market by about $50. The PocketBook InkPad Lite is somewhat unusual in 2021 because PocketBook chose to use a low-cost display with the same 1200 x 825 resolution that 9.7-inch E Ink screens had over a decade ago. This results in a resolution of only 150 ppi. Even the Likebook P10 offers a better screen with 200 ppi and is just about $50 more expensive, featuring an upgraded quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and a more versatile Android OS.
2018.
Onyx Boox Euclid 9.7 inch e-reader is now available
The
Onyx Boox Euclid is a new 9.7-inch e-reader featuring a front-lit screen and Android 6.0. The E Ink Carta display comes with the MOON Light system, SNOW Field function and touch controls. This model could be an excellent choice for those who frequently read academic or technical materials. Its large, eye-friendly display with lighting, combined with a robust quad-core 1.6GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, are ideal for reading PDF and DjVu files. A built-in Wi-Fi module enables full Internet browsing and the pre-installed Google Play significantly enhances its functionality, offering access to hundreds of thousands of third-party Android apps, including free ones. The low power consumption of E Ink displays and a 3000 mAh battery provide up to a month of independent use. The new e-reader is priced at $379.
2018.
Kobo Forma - e-Ink reader with IPX8 case
Kobo has introduced a new eBook reader called the Kobo Forma. It’s Kobo’s most advanced e-reader to date and surpasses the Kindle Oasis in several aspects. It features a similar design to the Kindle Oasis with page buttons on one side of the screen and a contoured back (but without the wedge). You can read in both portrait and landscape modes and the screen can be set to rotate automatically. The Kobo Forma boasts an 8-inch screen and is waterproof. You can borrow eBooks directly from Overdrive, which helps save money over time. It also includes ComfortLight technology to reduce the bright white screen when reading at night. The Forma’s adjustable front light is gentle on your eyes and gradually decreases blue light exposure, helping you read before bed and then fall asleep easily. This e-reader has an IPX8 rating and is waterproof for up to 60 minutes. Additionally, the Forma comes with the popular library app OneDrive pre-installed, allowing you to easily connect your library account to the e-reader.
2016.
New 7.8-inch Aura One e-reader - the Cadillac of e-readers
With the new
Aura One, Kobo is aiming to challenge Amazon's dominance in the market. Its 7.8-inch screen significantly surpasses the Aura HD, accompanied by a $230 price tag. Despite the addition of several other appealing features, this is a steep price for a dedicated e-reader, especially when Amazon's Kindle Voyage starts at $30 less (for the Special Offers edition, at least). However, Kobo’s previous ventures have been successful and while the company will likely concede that the Aura One isn’t for everyone, it offers exactly what someone willing to spend over $200 on such a device desires: the ultimate e-reader. Kobo earns credit for thinking beyond the conventional e-reader approach and while the Aura One may not be justifiable for most readers, the dedicated few will find much to appreciate, including a large screen, blue-light adjustment, a sleek design and ample storage.
2014.
Pocketbook InkPad with Text-to-Speech announced
Ukrainian company Pocketbook has been making e-readers consistently since 2007 and the company has unveiled a new e-Reader - InkPad that seeks to provide more screen area to read on with its giant eight inch display. Its screen is based on E Ink Pearl technology and has the highest screen resolution for such devices – 1600×1200 pixels. High resolution allows you to adjust the font size from the minimum to the maximum without losing definition. A powerful 1GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM provide smooth pages turning and stable use of any application. 4 GB of internal memory expandable up to 32 GB will allow to collect a real library, which is always at your fingertips. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack to listen to audiobooks or music. Pocketbook has integrated Text to Speech in this model, to have books read aloud.
