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PocketBook International S.A.
Type E-reader
Industry Consumer electronics
Online distribution
Founded 2007
Headquarters Lugano, Switzerland
Area served Worldwide
Products E-book readers with LCD or E Ink displays, running Android or Linux
Revenue Increase $ 151 million (2010)[1]
Employees 200 (Sept. 2011)
Website www.pocketbook-int.com

PocketBook International S.A. is a multinational company which produces e-book readers under the PocketBook brand.

The brand was introduced in 2007 and initially targetted Russian-language readers.[1] The actual production started in late 2008. OEM manufacturer for PocketBook has been Taiwanese Netronix and, since Summer 2010, is Foxconn. As hardware production is outsourced, PocketBook is focused on its design and software development. It is a long-standing leader when it comes to the number of supported text formats,[2] though there do exist file converters. PB promotes legality of digital media by running Store.Obreey.com (from Ukrainian обрій, obreey (horizon)), Bookland.net[3] and Ebooks Shop.

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History [edit]

In September 2011, PocketBook Int has rented new factory at Foxconn with annual production capacity of 2 million units.

The company has planned to open 20 branded stores in the U.S. in 2011 but 3 were opened as far as can be learned from official information, in addition to a dozen operating at major shopping malls in Ukraine and Russia. In 2012 PB has closed one store in Kharkiv and is "reconsidering its retail policy."

Overview [edit]

All current devices may be charged from wall outlet but the company includes a wall charger only for LCD models. Devices may also be charged via the included USB cable.

Supported file formats [edit]

Supported languages [edit]

PocketBooks support more than 20 languages for menu and virtually any language for e-reading including Asian languages. In-text translation between English and 24 other European languages is available as well.[4] Oxford and ABBYY Lingvo dictionaries are downloadable from Store.obreey.com and Bookland.net. As of end 2010, the Pro series offered at least 22 languages in its text-to-speech function.[5]

TFT LCD models [edit]

PocketBook IQ 701 [edit]

This was the first LCD model to be released from PocketBook International. The IQ 701 has an aluminum frame, with plastic shell.[6][7] An Android 2.1.1 OS upgrade is now available. Android rooting firmware is available as of 2011, which lets users attain privileged control, termed root access, within Android's Linux subsystem.[8]

PocketBook A 10" [edit]

PocketBook A 10”

PocketBook A 10" (a tablet computer) was first introduced at Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) 2011 and noted by information technology (IT) experts for its distinctive design.[9] Other features include text-to-speech, Internet browser, email client, audio player, video player (AVI, MKV, MP4), and lighted keys.

E Ink models [edit]

Most PocketBook devices use the E Ink Corporation electronic ink technology. 3rd generation Vizplex display technology provides the convenience of reading (no flicker and no letters shape changes, regardless of lighting conditions and angle of view, the ability to read in direct sunlight) and ultra low power use. The battery lasts without being recharged for 7 to 14 thousand page turns. As E Ink devices use little energy when displaying an already opened page, the energy use is usually calculated by the number of page turns; 16 shades of gray allow viewing black and white images.

Comparison table [edit]

Model Release date Display Touch panel Touch-sensitive keys Operating system CPU (speed, type) Memory internal Memory external slot Connectivity wireless Connectivity wired Audio output Accelerometer gyroscope Battery Size Weight Color Casing material
PocketBook A 10" 2011; 2 years ago (2011) ? 10’’ capacitive multi-touch TFT LCD, 1024x768 рx, 262,000 colors, glass  ? No Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread 1 GHz ARM Texas Instruments TI OMAP 3621 RAM 512 MB, flash 4 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, optional 3G cellular Micro USB 12 MB/s 3.5 mm, built-in 2 x 0.5 Wt Yes 6600 mAh 3.7V li-polymer, 6 hours video per charge 244 mm (9.6 in) H
207 mm (8.1 in) W
15 mm (0.59 in) D		 670 grams (24 oz) white and black soft-touch plastic, metal reinforcing
PocketBook 360 2009; 4 years ago (2009) ? 5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&W No ? Linux 400 MHz ARM11 Samsung S3C2440 AL-40 RAM 64 MB, flash 1,024 MB, 0.5 GB available for user microSDHC up to 32 GB Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Mini USB No, thus audio files are unsupported Yes 1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns 140 mm (5.5 in) H
118 mm (4.6 in) W
10 mm (0.39 in) D or 12 mm with hard cover		 150 g (5.3 oz) without hard cover black, ivory plastic
PocketBook 360 Plus 2010; 3 years ago (2010) ? 5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&W No ? Linux 533 MHz ARM11 Freescale i.MX35 RAM 128 MB, flash 2,048 MB, 1.5 GB available for user microSDHC up to 32 GB Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Mini USB No, thus audio files are unsupported Yes 1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns 140 mm (5.5 in) H
118 mm (4.6 in) W
10 mm (0.39 in) D or 12 mm with hard cover		 150 g (5.3 oz) without hard cover navy blue plastic
PocketBook 360 Plus New 2012; 11 months ago (2012) ? 5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&W No ? Linux 800 MHz ARM11 Freescale i.MX35 (??) RAM 128 MB, flash 2,048 MB, 1.5 GB available for user microSDHC up to 32 GB Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Mini USB No, thus audio files are unsupported Yes 1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns 140 mm (5.5 in) H
118 mm (4.6 in) W
10 mm (0.39 in) D or 12 mm with hard cover		 150 g (5.3 oz) without hard cover dark gray plastic
PocketBook Pro 602  ? 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W No ? Linux 2.6.28 533 MHz ARM Samsung RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1530 mAh, li-polymer 182 mm (7.2 in) H
138 mm (5.4 in) W
10.6 mm (0.42 in) D		 250 g (8.8 oz) white or dark grey plastic and metal
PocketBook Pro 603
available in Germany and some other countries		  ? 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W Yes ? Linux 2.6.28 533 MHz ARM Samsung RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellular Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1530 mAh, li-polymer 182 mm (7.2 in) H
138 mm (5.4 in) W
10.6 mm (0.42 in) D		 280 g (9.9 oz) dark silver plastic and metal
PocketBook 611 Basic 2012
budget model		 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W No ? Linux 2.6.35 armv7l 800 MHz ARM Freescale RAM 128 MB, flash 2 GB, 1-1.5 GB available for user microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g Micro USB 12 MB/s ? No 1000 mAh, 3.7V, li-polymer, 8000 pages active reading 176.4 mm (6.94 in) H
122.6 mm (4.83 in) W
9.7 mm (0.38 in) D		 175 g (6.2 oz) white or dark grey plastic
PocketBook Pro 612  ? 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W Yes ? Linux 2.6.28 533 MHz ARM Samsung RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1530 mAh, li-polymer 182 mm (7.2 in) H
138 mm (5.4 in) W
10.6 mm (0.42 in) D		 255 g (9.0 oz) white, dark grey plastic and metal
PocketBook Touch (Pro_622) March 2012 6-inch E Ink pearl, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W Yes No Linux 2.6.35 armv7l 800 MHz Cortex-A8 Freescale i.MX50 RAM 128 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g/n Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1100 mAh, li-polymer, 8000 pages 175 mm (6.9 in) H
114.5 mm (4.51 in) W
9.5 mm (0.37 in) D		 195 g (6.9 oz) white, dark grey plastic
PocketBook IQ 701  ? 7-inch TFT LCD, 600x800, 143 dpi, color Yes  ? Android 2.0 upgrade to 2.1.1 800 MHz Samsung S3C6410, ARM 11 RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB SDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g/n Mini USB 2.0 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1600 mAh, li-polymer 192 mm (7.6 in) H
144 mm (5.7 in) W
14 mm (0.55 in) D		 516 grams (18.2 oz) white, red, or blue aluminum frame, plastic shell
PocketBook Pro 902  ? 9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&W No ? Linux 2.6.28 533 MHz ARM Samsung RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1530 mAh, li-polymer 263 mm (10.4 in) H
192 mm (7.6 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D		 530 g (19 oz) white or dark grey plastic and metal
PocketBook Pro 903
available in Germany and some other countries		  ? 9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&W Yes ? Linux 2.6.28 533 MHz ARM Samsung RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellular Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1530 mAh, li-polymer 263 mm (10.4 in) H
192 mm (7.6 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D		 581 g (20.5 oz) dark silver plastic and metal
PocketBook Pro 912[10]
available in Germany and some other countries		 Autumn 2011 9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&W Yes ? Linux 2.6.28 533 MHz ARM Samsung RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 Micro USB 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers Yes 1530 mAh, li-polymer 263 mm (10.4 in) H
192 mm (7.6 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D		 565 g (19.9 oz) white, dark grey plastic and metal
PocketBook Basic New (PocketBook 613) Autumn 2012 6" E Ink® Vizplex, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W (16 levels of grey) No No Linux OS 800 MHz Freescale RAM 128 MB, flash 2 GB microSDHC up to 32 GB No Micro USB 12 MB/s No Yes 1000 mAh 3.7V li-polymer 176.4 mm (6.94 in) H
122.6 mm (4.83 in) W
9.7 mm (0.38 in) D		 180 grams (6.3 oz) white and dark grey soft-touch plastic
PocketBook 360 Plus

According to reports this model is twice as fast as PocketBook 360, as is suggested by specification of faster CPU, RAM, and screen. The PocketBook 360 was one of the fastest e-readers on the market in 2010.[11] This reader is notable for the novelty to the E Ink market, an ability to play 3D games like Doom 2.[12][13] Other differences include better materials.

Discontinued models [edit]

PocketBook 360

301+, 302, and 360

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b "Russia's e-book boom is a page-turner", The Daily Telegraph, February 25, 2011 
  2. ^ "Hands on review of the Pocketbook PRO 902 9.7 inch e-Reader", Good E-Reader, January 03, 2011, retrieved January 5, 2011 
  3. ^ Khan, Obaiduzzaman (BillyOzks) (August 22, 2010), "Pocketbook e-reader with Android", TheTechJournal, retrieved March 1, 2011 
  4. ^ Cunningham, Dave (November 19, 2010), "ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries Bundled with PocketBook E-Readers", OCR World, retrieved January 5, 2011 
  5. ^ Hollister, Sean (November 24, 2010), "Pocketbook spills the transflective colored beans, announces Mirasol e-reader for CES this year", Engadget (AOL Inc.), "...PocketBook...the first to support text-to-speech in 24 languages" 
  6. ^ "PocketBook IQ". PocketBook International S.A. Retrieved 2012-01-13. 
  7. ^ "PocketBook IQ Review". Best Ereaders. Retrieved 2011-02-27. 
  8. ^ Coredump-EE (2011-01-15). "PocketBook IQ Firmware Repack". MobileRead.com. Retrieved 2012-01-13. 
  9. ^ Heater, Brian (September 3, 2011), "Pocketbook A10 hands-on (video)", Engadget (AOL Inc.) 
  10. ^ http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/products/pocketbook-912
  11. ^ Chris, Davies (March 15, 2010), "Pocketbook 360° reviewed: fastest ereader around", SlashGear 
  12. ^ Melanson, Donald (April 8, 2011), "Doom 2 gets ported to PocketBook 360 Plus e-reader (video)", Engadget (AOL Inc.) 
  13. ^ Khan, Obaiduzzaman (BillyOzks) (April 10, 2011), "Doom 2 On PocketBook 360", TheTechJournal.com 

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