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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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PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro Ebook Reader
PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro
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Editiorial reviews
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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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4 editorial reviews
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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2 editorial reviews
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
Pocketbook is one of those e-reader brands that do not lock you into a specific ecosystem and allow you to load in your own ebook collection or load in titles purchased at other retailers. The Pocketbook InkPad Pro is a new flagship e-reader that does it all. It is waterproof and has Bluetooth, in addition to having a larger screen than the Kindle Oasis. Hardware The Pocketbook InkPad Pro features a 7.8 inch E Ink Carta HD display with a resolution of 1404 x 1872 and 300 PPI. The screen is completely flush with the bezel and this was doneRead more
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User rating
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48 user ratings
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Display

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

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
  • FB2
  • EPUB
  • DJVU
  • CHM
  • DOCX
  • PDF
  • TXT
  • RTF
  • DOC
  • HTML
  • PRC
  • FB2 ZIP
  • EPUB DRM
  • PDF DRM
  • CBZ
  • CBR
  • MOBI
  • ACSM
  • HTM
Supported image formats
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • MJPEG
  • PNG
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Built-in memoryyesyes
N/A
N/A
Memory card readernonoyes
N/A
Book capacity
N/A
6000
N/A
N/A
Memory size
N/A
8GB8GB16GB
Compatible memory cards
N/A
Not supported
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
N/A
Built-in processor
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YYY
Processor speed
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1000.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
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RAM size
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512.0 mB1000.0 mB1024.0 mB
Supported video formats
N/A
N/A
Not supportedNot supported
Maximum memory card size
N/A
N/A
32
N/A

Design

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

Dimensions

Height6.26 in7.68 in7.68 in7.68 in
Width4.45 in5.45 in5.37 in5.37 in
Depth0.33 in0.27 in0.31 in0.31 in
Weight6.35 oz8.11 oz7.41 oz7.94 oz

Connectivity

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

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Number of batteries required11
N/A
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyesyes
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
N/A
1900.0 mAh1900.0 mAh
Battery life
N/A
N/A
730.5 h
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Often compared with Kobo Aura Edition 2

Often compared with Kobo Aura One

Often compared with PocketBook InkPad 3

Often compared with PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro