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Kobo Aura Ebook Reader
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Kobo Aura Edition 2 Ebook Reader
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PocketBook Touch Lux Ebook Reader
PocketBook Touch Lux
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Editiorial reviews
11
3.6 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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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2 editorial reviews
During the SID Display Week in Vancouver BC, we got our hands on one of the new e-readers that Pocketbook announced a few weeks ago. The Pocketbook Touch Lux is the new kid on the block, and we go hands-on to check out what this device brings to the table. The Pocketbook Touch Lux features the same HD E Ink Pearl display found on the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo. The exact resolution is 1024×758 and has a front-lit display, which is optimal for reading in the dark. It also has 256 MB of RAM, 4 GB of internal memory, andRead more
The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 is brand new e-reader that has just come out and it features a six inch capacitive touchscreen display with a front-light and color temperature system. This device competes against the Kobo Libra and the Kindle Paperwhite. Hardware The Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 has a 6 inch E INK Carta HD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024×758 with 212 PPI. It has a front-lit display with 8 white LED lights and a color temperature system with 8 amber LED lights. Underneath the hood is a dual core 1 GHZ processor, 512MB of RAM andRead more
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User rating
33
4.3 out of 5
33 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
3 %
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4.0 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
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2 stars
6 %
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4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
43 %
3 stars
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2 stars
7 %
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Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
ColourN
N/A
N
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in6.0 in
Screen technologyE Ink Pearl
N/A
E Ink Pearl
Screen resolution1014 x 758 px1024 x 768 px1024 x 758 px
Shades of grey16
N/A
16
Aspect ratio16:9
N/A
N/A
DPI211.0 dpi212.0 dpi
N/A
Pixel density
N/A
N/A
212.0 ppi

Technical details

Book capacity3000
N/A
N/A
Supported book file formats
  • CBR
  • CBZ
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • EPUB
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • CHM
  • DJVU
  • DOC
  • DOCX
  • EPUB
  • FB2
  • FB2.ZIP
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • PRC
  • RTF
  • TCR
  • TXT
Supported image formats
  • GIF
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
  • BMP
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
Built-in memoryyesyes
N/A
Memory size4GB
N/A
4GB
Memory card readeryesno
N/A
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
N/A
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
Maximum memory card size32
N/A
32
Built-in processorY
N/A
Freescale
Processor speed1000.0 MHz
N/A
800.0 MHz
RAM size256.0 mB
N/A
128.0 mB
Supported video formats
N/A
N/A
Not supported

Design

Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
Silver
Housing material
N/A
N/A
Plastic

Dimensions

Height5.91 in6.26 in6.89 in
Width4.49 in4.45 in4.51 in
Depth0.32 in0.33 in0.37 in
Weight6.14 oz6.35 oz6.98 oz

Audio properties

Speakersnono
N/A
Audio 3.5mm inputnonoyes
Audio features
N/A
N/A
Text to Speech
Supported audio formats
N/A
N/A
MP3

Features

Menu languages
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POR
N/A
N/A
Operating systemProprietary OSProprietary OSLinux
Input methodMulti-touch
N/A
Multi-touch
Qwerty keyboard (buttons)nono
N/A
Qwerty keyboard (screen)yesyes
N/A
Adjustable textyes
N/A
yes
Built-In dictionaryyes
N/A
yes
Lightingyesyes
N/A
Web browsingyes
N/A
yes
MP3 Player
N/A
N/A
yes
Calendar
N/A
N/A
yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
3G (UMTS)nono
N/A
AC adapter includedyesyes
N/A
Headphone outno
N/A
yes
Bluetoothno
N/A
no
USByesyes
N/A
USB versionUSB 2.0
N/A
USB 2.0
USB typeMicro-USB B
N/A
Micro-USB A
Total USB ports1
N/A
N/A
USB powered (only mha USB)yes
N/A
N/A

Battery

Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Lithium Polymer
Battery life1440.0 h
N/A
N/A
Number of batteries required11
N/A
Rechargeable battery (enclosed/integrate)yesyes
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
N/A
1000.0 mAh
Battery life (page views)
N/A
N/A
8000

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