Just made a little research, and I found these infos (in Russian, I think):

http://news.ferra.ru/hard/2010/04/20/98284/

http://video.f1cd.ru/view/eee65b317376ad749fc18a597fa3596e/

http://video.f1cd.ru/view/5c676e55799eea3d345ddadb22a44e4c/

http://video.f1cd.ru/view/4aedc7b35f5d71ee887b06e5de86ab3f/

http://video.f1cd.ru/view/07fe329f0089e870d0ef5eed0ec708d8/

Thanks to Google translator I understand that 6" will be available in July, while 9" in September.

That's not finally confirmed dates, but very close to truth).

I just can't wait that long. I took the plunge this morning and purchased a 302. I'd like to get a 602, but at this point my next ereader purchase will be a largescreen for reading PDFs for RPGs (RolePlaying Games), at least a year from now.

Can you quickly explain what the 3G will allow me to connect to (in UK) and what, if any, costs would be involved. I get very confused by what is exactly on offer when any manufacturer states 3G connectivity - does it mean all the web, just wikipedia, or just a book selling site?

Cheers

Mike

PS - sorry for reopening old thread but I think my query belongs here

Can you quickly explain what the 3G will allow me to connect to (in UK) and what, if any, costs would be involved. I get very confused by what is exactly on offer when any manufacturer states 3G connectivity - does it mean all the web, just wikipedia, or just a book selling site?

Cheers

Mike

PS - sorry for reopening old thread but I think my query belongs here

UMTS in UK

UMTS - I had to look that up and I believe the definition means all web access for no cost (a bit like kindle and nook in US). Will this be world wide? ie if I'm in Spain/Greece/UK etc I can just look up web email, wikipedia or RSS feeds when I feel like it?

UMTS - I had to look that up and I believe the definition means all web access for no cost (a bit like kindle and nook in US). Will this be world wide? ie if I'm in Spain/Greece/UK etc I can just look up web email, wikipedia or RSS feeds when I feel like it?

We are right now talking with providers. Depends largely on them, not on us so much.

We are right now talking with providers. Depends largely on them, not on us so much.
It all sounds interesting - many thanks for your prompt replies.

*Edit* my questions have been answered in this article:

http://www.f1cd.ru/interviews/ebook/pocketbook_601_revo_pocketbook_603_pocketbook_901_ page_1/

*Edit* my questions have been answered in this article:

http://www.f1cd.ru/interviews/ebook/pocketbook_601_revo_pocketbook_603_pocketbook_901_ page_1/
Perhaps you could provide a few bullet points for the rest of us that don't understand Russian :)

I don't understand Russian either :D

This is the Google-translated version of the article

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1cd.ru%2Finterviews%2Febook%2F pocketbook_601_revo_pocketbook_603_pocketbook_901_ page_1%2F&sl=ru&tl=en

In general terms, the 601 is a more rounded up and slicker re-design of the 301, with a stronger CPU, more memory and a nicer look, and it's around €300 in price (I have interpreted the prices in the ruble values which appear for each projection).

The 602 costs ca. €330 and it features some core improvements against the 302, mainly the joystick (and what are those silvery things which appear to the sides of the button in the video.

The 603 is just a 602, but beefed up like the 601 is, and with the novelty of the 3G connection and Bluetooth. Cost is 360 euro.

Last but not least, the 901, an older project, is equipped with less features, but from what I've gathered here the idea is to make it the cheapest big reader. If the supposed price of 300 euro is correct (here no price projection was shown), it's way in advantage against other eInk competitors of the same size. While it may be less ressourceful, I admit that I'd love to see how it reads PDF and manga. If it does fine it'll be grabbed for sure.

Last but not least, the 901, an older project, is equipped with less features, but from what I've gathered here the idea is to make it the cheapest big reader. If the supposed price of 300 euro is correct (here no price projection was shown), it's way in advantage against other eInk competitors of the same size. While it may be less ressourceful, I admit that I'd love to see how it reads PDF and manga. If it does fine it'll be grabbed for sure.

It would be a killer. Really. If it does fine on pfs and images- I don't care about touchscreen/Wacom screen- and the price is indeed about 300 €, I'd be the first (or second :)) in line to buy it. Fantastic.

Plus the colours! I'd love a LIME PB901 :)

I don't understand Russian either :D

This is the Google-translated version of the article

http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=es&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.f1cd.ru%2Finterviews%2Febook%2F pocketbook_601_revo_pocketbook_603_pocketbook_901_ page_1%2F&sl=ru&tl=en

In general terms, the 601 is a more rounded up and slicker re-design of the 301, with a stronger CPU, more memory and a nicer look, and it's around €300 in price (I have interpreted the prices in the ruble values which appear for each projection).

The 602 costs ca. €330 and it features some core improvements against the 302, mainly the joystick (and what are those silvery things which appear to the sides of the button in the video.

The 603 is just a 602, but beefed up like the 601 is, and with the novelty of the 3G connection and Bluetooth. Cost is 360 euro.

Last but not least, the 901, an older project, is equipped with less features, but from what I've gathered here the idea is to make it the cheapest big reader. If the supposed price of 300 euro is correct (here no price projection was shown), it's way in advantage against other eInk competitors of the same size. While it may be less ressourceful, I admit that I'd love to see how it reads PDF and manga. If it does fine it'll be grabbed for sure.

The 601 will not cost 300€, it will be about the same as the 301+

thanks for the info!

1) Is it possible to connect bluetooth mouse for improved control or keyboard for faster writing?

2) Is their an email client available (IMAP preferred)?

3) And for me the differences of 602 and 603 screens are not clear. Touch by hand or pencil, ok. But is their any video or picture available to get an idea of the usability (contrast, sunlight, weak light)? In some videos I get the feeling that you have to push the pencil a little bit harder as the users do it normally (they push several times before device reacts). But I found no video with finger control so far. What's about the battery life for both screens, any differences?

The screen is an inductive one, and can only observe the stylus (it contains a coil, somewhat like rfid). Finger touch won't work at all. As for the multiple touches, I'm not sure. Some digitizers of this type use a button in the stylus tip, and they tend to be sensitive to the angle at which the stylus is held as well.
For Bluetooth, it's been said that keyboard should be possible.. but not shown. I'll be able to test keyboard and mouse once I get mine (903).
I haven't seen a mail reader for it, but one can be written or ported. This would be easier if we could just run a common toolkit like Gtk+ or Qt, which could also be ported over with some effort.

Dear all,
I would be very thankful if you give me some hints how I can get pocketbook 603 in Luxembourg or in any other neighbour country but close to Luxembourgish borders. If you have any ideas about the price, mention it too please.
Many thanks in advance

How about having a loo here (http://www.ereader-store.de/)?

Dear all,
I would be very thankful if you give me some hints how I can get pocketbook 603 in Luxembourg or in any other neighbour country but close to Luxembourgish borders. If you have any ideas about the price, mention it too please.
Many thanks in advance
I ordered mine here : http://www.ereaderstore.be/product/115749/pocketbook-pro-603-e-reader-dark-silver.html, free delivery in Belgium.