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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura Edition 2
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Kobo Aura One Ebook Reader
Kobo Aura One
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PocketBook InkPad 3 Ebook Reader
PocketBook InkPad 3
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6 editorial reviews
The waterproof wannabe Kindle-killerRead more
This e-reader just doesn’t deliver enough bang for the buck.Read more
Kobo has updated its 6.8-inch waterproof e-reader with an improved design, more memory and an improved integrated lighting scheme.Read more
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The Pocketbook InkPad 3 (also called the PocketBook 740 in some places) is a new 7.8-inch ebook reader that I've posted about a couple of times recently. Unfortunately it's not sold in the US anywhere but it is available in other parts of the world. There's a listing for the InkPad 3 on eBay fromRead more
The brand new InkPad 3 might just be the best e-reader that Pocketbook has ever produced. The extra large screen and new warm light illumination system really makes it a compelling value proposition. It looks like Pocketbook is trying to seriously compete against the Kobo Aura One and Tolino Epos, but how does this model fair on its own merits? Hardware This InkPad 3 features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1872×1404 and 300 PPI. It has a front-lit display with 10 white LED lights and 9 orange. I was surprised on how good thisRead more
Last month, Switzerland's PocketBook announced the release of the InkPad Color, an e-reader built around E Ink's newest color screen technology. We've been sent one for review.Read more
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Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
Screen size6.0 in7.8 in7.8 in
Screen resolution1024 x 768 px1872 x 1404 px1872 x 1404 px
DPI212.0 dpi300.0 dpi
N/A
Screen technology
N/A
E Ink CartaE Ink Carta
Shades of grey
N/A
1616
Aspect ratio
N/A
16:9
N/A
Colour
N/A
N/A
N

Technical details

Supported book file formats
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • FB2
  • EPUB
  • DJVU
  • CHM
  • DOCX
  • PDF
  • TXT
  • RTF
  • DOC
  • HTML
  • PRC
  • FB2 ZIP
  • MOBI
  • ACSM
  • DRM
  • HTM
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • MJPEG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Built-in memoryyesyes
N/A
Memory card readernonoyes
Book capacity
N/A
6000
N/A
Memory size
N/A
8GB8GB
Compatible memory cards
N/A
Not supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Built-in processor
N/A
YY
Processor speed
N/A
1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
RAM size
N/A
512.0 mB1000.0 mB
Supported video formats
N/A
N/A
Not supported
Maximum memory card size
N/A
N/A
32

Design

Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
BlackBlack
On/off switch
N/A
yesyes
Housing material
N/A
N/A
Plastic

Dimensions

Height6.26 in7.68 in7.68 in
Width4.45 in5.45 in5.37 in
Depth0.33 in0.27 in0.31 in
Weight6.35 oz8.11 oz7.41 oz

Audio properties

Speakersnonono
Audio 3.5mm inputnono
N/A
Supported audio formats
N/A
N/A
MP3

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyes
3G (UMTS)nonono
AC adapter includedyesno
N/A
USByesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
Headphone out
N/A
noyes
Bluetooth
N/A
nono
USB version
N/A
USB 2.0USB 3.0
USB type
N/A
Micro-USBMicro-USB
Total USB ports
N/A
1
N/A

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Lithium Polymer
Number of batteries required11
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesyes
Battery capacity
N/A
N/A
1900.0 mAh
Battery life
N/A
N/A
730.5 h

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