PocketBook International presents five new quality devices - Page 3

Passepartout · 09-03-2010, 02:24 PM

I think the people from pocketbook are complete on the IFA. I don't know it, but I be sure. That's why we don't see anything here. We have the internet, that's the good thing. And with youtube and the IT-News-sites we know more in some hours as others can read in some days. Other we must see - have anyone see here a worker for amazon

or sony?

Pearl-Display, that was a good question.
The answer for the question isn't a answer, I think the same. They don't want to say "no, that is not a pearl display". But what is it?

He say "We use the best E-Ink-technology which is possible to use, you can test it, using any device from pocketbook you can put it in the one line with the major E-readers producers if you find any difference, no, ok at least try to find any difference between pocketbook e-ink displays any other e-ink"

Thats the words he say, for me he think very good about his display technic.
A german user was there and write in german-pocketbook-forum here, that are a good contrast, but not a difference to the reader we have today. For me it is "ok".

Graham · 09-03-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Passepartout

Pearl-Display, that was a good question.
The answer for the question isn't a answer, I think the same. They don't want to say "no, that is not a pearl display". But what is it?

He say "We use the best E-Ink-technology which is possible to use, you can test it, using any device from pocketbook you can put it in the one line with the major E-readers producers if you find any difference, no, ok at least try to find any difference between pocketbook e-ink displays any other e-ink".

Which I took to mean "no, it's not Pearl, and we're hoping you don't actually try out this test."

Maybe it means they get their pick of non-Pearl screens, can pick ones with a pale background and have done something clever with the display technology. After all, Bookeen did something sneaky with a Gen 3 firmware upgrade which resulted in higher contrast and blacker text which impressed me.

Graham

kacir · 09-03-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Passepartout

I think the people from pocketbook are complete on the IFA.

They could have prepared something for us and hit the "Send" button at the 09:01 this morning after the Press Conference.

I know they do not have time to chat with us at the moment, but they do have Internet access at the fair, they knew they were going to go there for a long time, and they were sitting on interesting news for months.
And here we are, scouring Youtube for bits of info.

fjtorres · 09-03-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham

Which I took to mean "no, it's not Pearl, and we're hoping you don't actually try out this test."

Pretty much.
To me it said: "No, we don't have access to Pearl screens now but if we get our hands on them we'll slipstream them." Or, possibly; "We don't have them now but we hope to get them by the time we actually ship product."

Either way we shouldn't expect to see pearl screens.
It shouldn't matter much for the 9-series (nobody else has *any* shipping ePub 10-inchers, after all) but it might matter for the 6-series.

That's life in an emerging tech business; you're at the mercy of the component suppliers.

Fbone · 09-03-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham

Which I took to mean "no, it's not Pearl, and we're hoping you don't actually try out this test."

They can always hope.

Guns4Hire · 09-03-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

interesting answer at 27:57 to the question about Pearl

http://www.youtube.com/user/Charbax#p/u/10/ywRQV218vsA

How can there be an interesting answer at 27 minutes and 57 seconds when that video is only 1 minute 53 seconds.

Confused.

Fbone · 09-03-2010, 04:47 PM

Here is the video.

SaraD · 09-03-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Guns4Hire

How can there be an interesting answer at 27 minutes and 57 seconds when that video is only 1 minute 53 seconds.

Confused.

Something didn't work correctly for you. The video is 31 minutes and some odd seconds. There is a post that quotes the non-answer given to "does this use a Pearl screen" so you aren't missing very much.

I do hope that the Pocketbook reps who normally post can get some real spec sheets up sooner than later. Right now I am very sad to be heavily leaning towards a Sony 650. And generally the only thing I will buy from Sony is headphones.

Dulin's Books · 09-03-2010, 05:03 PM

what specs do you want/need? besides the pearl question...

Im afraid I dont have weight but most of the rest. im headed out just now but if no one else has posted i will post what i can when i get back

tvpupsik · 09-03-2010, 05:29 PM

Based on the latest info from PocketBook USA the full specs will be published along with the prices announcement in the beginning of October.
Unfortunately even as a PocketBook dealer with the direct phone line to headquarters I can't get any other accurate details apart from those announced on IFA

SaraD · 09-03-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dulin's Books

what specs do you want/need? besides the pearl question...

Im afraid I dont have weight but most of the rest. im headed out just now but if no one else has posted i will post what i can when i get back

The biggest thing for me besides the screen is whether or not the battery is meant to be user-replacable. The last I saw it was thought to be likely, but having it confirmed would be great. Also, how long is the estimated battery life and the size of the battery. Are there differences between the 602 and 603?

Rather than a specific question or spec would be really great to see the information in one place rather than scattered comments throughout the threads. Since many people will be waiting until all forthcoming models are announced and then seeing what the holiday sales will be before making a choice a week or two won't make much difference. These are just the bright & shiny new toys to find out about.

SaraD · 09-03-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvpupsik

Based on the latest info from PocketBook USA the full specs will be published along with the prices announcement in the beginning of October.
Unfortunately even as a PocketBook dealer with the direct phone line to headquarters I can't get any other accurate details apart from those announced on IFA

I'm sorry - that sounds like a really not very fun position to be in. Especially since all the Pocketbook reps who post here are so good at answering questions for people and anticipating what will be asked next. I rarely post here because what I want to know is usually already available. Hopefully the information will be available early instead of on time.

Dulin's Books · 09-03-2010, 06:53 PM

Yes the Battery is meant to be user replaceable. its behind the lower cover on the back. the battery is a 1530 mAh battery which is common to others . Maximum of 14000 page turns for the 602/603 and maximum 7000 page turns for the 902/903.

Your mileage may vary. Of course using the wifi/bluetooth each uses up more power than just reading alone as does use of the pen input//3g in the 603/903

Logseman · 09-03-2010, 08:10 PM

I think some videos like the ones brought in the German forum will be useful. SaraD will be thrilled with the first video, minute 3:00 and forward.

Hypernova · 09-03-2010, 09:01 PM

I'm with kacir. I feel like we're left in the dark for some reasons.

Yes I would want a 901. No bluetooth or WiFi. I mean, I don't hear a word about web browser. No browser mean no use for WiFi for me. And I honestly don't know what to do with bluetooth. Keyboard? I don't see a need for that.

Now I do see a use for a wacom screen. Hopefully it's cheap enough. However, looks like 903 gonna be $500, which would be a hard decision for me since I already have a tabletpc.

$350 or even $380 for Kindle DGX price matched for 901 would be very good for me, pearl or not. Sadly looks like it's not a reality.

09-03-2010, 05:03 PM	#39
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	what specs do you want/need? besides the pearl question... Im afraid I dont have weight but most of the rest. im headed out just now but if no one else has posted i will post what i can when i get back Last edited by Dulin's Books; 09-03-2010 at 05:11 PM.

09-03-2010, 06:53 PM	#43
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	Yes the Battery is meant to be user replaceable. its behind the lower cover on the back. the battery is a 1530 mAh battery which is common to others . Maximum of 14000 page turns for the 602/603 and maximum 7000 page turns for the 902/903. Your mileage may vary. Of course using the wifi/bluetooth each uses up more power than just reading alone as does use of the pen input//3g in the 603/903 Last edited by Dulin's Books; 09-03-2010 at 06:55 PM.

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09-03-2010, 02:24 PM	#31
Passepartout Addict Posts: 317 Karma: 816 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Device: Kindle DX graphite	I think the people from pocketbook are complete on the IFA. I don't know it, but I be sure. That's why we don't see anything here. We have the internet, that's the good thing. And with youtube and the IT-News-sites we know more in some hours as others can read in some days. Other we must see - have anyone see here a worker for amazon or sony? Pearl-Display, that was a good question. The answer for the question isn't a answer, I think the same. They don't want to say "no, that is not a pearl display". But what is it? He say "We use the best E-Ink-technology which is possible to use, you can test it, using any device from pocketbook you can put it in the one line with the major E-readers producers if you find any difference, no, ok at least try to find any difference between pocketbook e-ink displays any other e-ink" Thats the words he say, for me he think very good about his display technic. A german user was there and write in german-pocketbook-forum here, that are a good contrast, but not a difference to the reader we have today. For me it is "ok".

09-03-2010, 04:47 PM	#37
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	Here is the video.

09-03-2010, 05:29 PM	#40
tvpupsik Addict Posts: 203 Karma: 502 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Device: PB 360, PB 602, PB IQ	Based on the latest info from PocketBook USA the full specs will be published along with the prices announcement in the beginning of October. Unfortunately even as a PocketBook dealer with the direct phone line to headquarters I can't get any other accurate details apart from those announced on IFA

09-03-2010, 08:10 PM	#44
Logseman Orisa Posts: 1,999 Karma: 1035571 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ireland Device: Onyx Poke 5	I think some videos like the ones brought in the German forum will be useful. SaraD will be thrilled with the first video, minute 3:00 and forward.

09-03-2010, 09:01 PM	#45
Hypernova Hyperreader Posts: 130 Karma: 28678 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Current: Boox Leaf2 (broken) Past: H2O, Kindle PW1, DXG;Pocketbook 360	I'm with kacir. I feel like we're left in the dark for some reasons. Yes I would want a 901. No bluetooth or WiFi. I mean, I don't hear a word about web browser. No browser mean no use for WiFi for me. And I honestly don't know what to do with bluetooth. Keyboard? I don't see a need for that. Now I do see a use for a wacom screen. Hopefully it's cheap enough. However, looks like 903 gonna be $500, which would be a hard decision for me since I already have a tabletpc. $350 or even $380 for Kindle DGX price matched for 901 would be very good for me, pearl or not. Sadly looks like it's not a reality.

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