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Icarus Illumina Ebook Reader
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PocketBook Touch Lux Ebook Reader
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PocketBook Touch Lux 4 Ebook Reader
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Icarus has released a brand new e-reader that might be the best one they have ever made. The screen is the perfect size for digital reading and Google Play allows users to install any app they want. This device has the perfect blend of screen size and hardware performance. Hardware The Icarus XL HD features a 7.8 inch E INk Carta display with Regal Waveform. The resolution is 1404×1872 and 300 PPI. Underneath the hood is a 1.8 GHZ processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack that you can use toRead more
ContentsPro & ConProConHardwareBatteryScreenCoverSoftwareInstalling AppsReading ExperienceVerdictWhere to BuySpecs The Illumina HD E653 from Icarus is one of a handful of new ereaders which combine an E-ink screen with an open version of Android. Starting with the (hacked) Nook Touch and (hacked) Sony Reader PRS-T1, this type of ereader offers the opportunity to expand the ereader to support more…Read more
In het Icarus Illumina Pro productdossier lees je alles over de Illumina Pro. Lees wat de Illumina Pro allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.Read more
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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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The Pocketbook Touch Lux 3 came out in early 2016 and it was due for a refresh. The company has just issued the 4th generation model and it completely redesigns the e-reader and it is now similar to the InkPad. Hardware The Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 features a six inch E Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024×758 and uses a capacitive touchscreen. It has a new front-lit display, packing in higher quality LED lights than previous models, although it does not have a color temperature system. Underneath the hood is a Allwinner A13 single core 1GHz  processor, 512MBRead more
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Display

Touchscreenyesyesyes
ColourNN
  • N
  • no
Screen size6.0 in6.0 in6.0 in
Screen technologyE PaperE Ink PearlE Ink Carta
Screen resolution1024 x 768 px1024 x 758 px758 x 1024 px
Pixel density
N/A
212.0 ppi
N/A
Shades of grey
N/A
1616

Technical details

Supported book file formats
  • EPUB
  • FB2
  • HTM
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • RTF
  • TXT
  • CHM
  • DJVU
  • DOC
  • DOCX
  • EPUB
  • FB2
  • FB2.ZIP
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • PRC
  • RTF
  • TCR
  • TXT
  • CHM
  • DOC
  • DOCX
  • DJVU
  • EPUB DRM
  • FB2
  • FB2.ZIP
  • HTM
  • HTML
  • MOBI
  • PDF
  • PRC
  • RTF
  • TXT
Supported video formatsNot supportedNot supportedNot supported
Memory size8GB4GB8GB
Compatible memory cards
microSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
microSD
Maximum memory card size323232
Supported image formats
N/A
  • BMP
  • JPG
  • PNG
  • TIF
  • BMP
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
  • TIFF
Built-in processor
N/A
FreescaleY
Processor speed
N/A
800.0 MHz1000.0 MHz
RAM size
N/A
128.0 mB512.0 mB

Design

Colour of productBlackSilver
  • Gold
  • Green
Housing material
N/A
PlasticPlastic

Audio properties

Supported audio formatsNot supportedMP3Not supported
Audio 3.5mm input
N/A
yes
N/A
Audio features
N/A
Text to Speech
N/A
Speakers
N/A
N/A
no

Features

Operating systemAndroidLinux
N/A
Built-In dictionaryyesyesyes
Input method
N/A
Multi-touch
N/A
MP3 Player
N/A
yes
N/A
Adjustable text
N/A
yes
N/A
Calendar
N/A
yes
N/A
Web browsing
N/A
yes
N/A

Connectivity

Wi-Fiyesyesyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
Headphone outnoyesno
Bluetoothnono
N/A
USB versionUSB 2.0USB 2.0
N/A
USB typeMicro-USBMicro-USB AMicro-USB

Battery

Battery capacity2000.0 mAh1000.0 mAh1500.0 mAh
Battery life (page views)60008000
N/A
Battery type
N/A
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer

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