Pocketbook's new models announced - Page 3

Crowl · 08-20-2010, 11:08 PM

I think it is quite reasonable for those bezels to get mocked, especially on the smaller devices, they have some benefit on a larger device where it makes the device easier to hold, but on the smaller ones it just makes them a little less portable for no benefit.

MovieBird · 08-21-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fjtorres

The Pocketbook 360 isn't getting cancelled.
Doesn't get more pocketable than that.

Yea, it does... That extra width on the side just ain't cool unless you're sporting cargo pants. Hell, my PRS-600 doesn't fit in a normal pants pocket, only a jacket pocket, and those super duper wide bezels do not inspire confidence. oh why can't the world do exactly what I want...

Ea · 08-21-2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by fjtorres

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Pocketbook 602 - screen size 90x120mm; expected overall dimensions 130x180x10mm.
Pocketbook 902 - screen size 140x203; expected overall dimensions 195x265x11mm

Kindle DXG: 183x264x10mm
Kindle 3 : 122x190x8.5mm

I think we're going to hear a *lot* about those iPad-ish bezels...

They look wide, but in comparison with the kindles it's definitely reasonable.

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Originally Posted by Crowl

I think it is quite reasonable for those bezels to get mocked, especially on the smaller devices, they have some benefit on a larger device where it makes the device easier to hold, but on the smaller ones it just makes them a little less portable for no benefit.

Sometimes I wonder if those people who prefer a narrow bezel also usually read with their device in its cover. I prefer to use them without cover, and thus like a wide bezel so I have something to hold on to without straining my hand.

GeoffC · 08-21-2010, 05:36 AM

I must resist
I must resist
I must resist
I must resist
I love the red one
I must resist
I must resist
Temptation get thee before me !!!!!!

Latinandgreek · 08-21-2010, 06:17 AM

I really want that 903! I may be in the minority, but I like the look of the larger bezel. Then again, I carry my readers in my (large) purse, so portability isn't as much of an issue for me as it is for people who carry them in their pockets. I do wish that we could buy these readers with the new Pearl screens... I will still probably get the 903 over the Kindle DX.

SkyDream · 08-21-2010, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I really want that 903! ... I will still probably get the 903 over the Kindle DX.

Me too

Although i'm not sure about 902 or 903.
Don't need 3G but a non-glare touchscreen would be nice.
Let's see the prices and then re-think.

Definitely 90x than Kindle DXG

Don't like the keyboard and the Amazon lock-in.

Fbone · 08-21-2010, 06:34 AM

I am a little underwhelmed.

rammbam · 08-21-2010, 07:29 AM

I already canceled an order for Kindle DXG,cse of this announcement.I hope I made the right choice.But,does any know when these devices ll be released? Im internested in 902,903 models only.

mSSM · 08-21-2010, 07:33 AM

I was looking for a large'ish ebook reader for quite some time now. Just registered because of this announcement!

I am _really_ excited about the upcoming 902/903 models.

Papi · 08-21-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rammbam

I already canceled an order for Kindle DXG,cse of this announcement.I hope I made the right choice.But,does any know when these devices ll be released? Im internested in 902,903 models only.

The IFA presentation PDF says November for the new models.

GeoffC · 08-21-2010, 08:23 AM

In time for Christmas ....

Ea · 08-21-2010, 08:37 AM

Time enough to save up... Though if the price is at about the same level as a Kindle DX I'll probably prefer a Kindle.

FlorenceArt · 08-21-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GA Russell

Nobody has a better reputation than PocketBook, but I'll withhold judgment on these devices' sales potential until I learn the prices.

Really?

They do look cool, although the sides look rather wide on some of them (is that what you guys mean by bezels?). Must be good for holding them, but it feels a bit like a waste of real estate.

Since they are changing their hardware manufacturer, it's hard to make assumptions as to what they will be like in terms of use. I wasn't very impressed by the PB360's software, I'm afraid.

Geppetto · 08-21-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rammbam

I already canceled an order for Kindle DXG,cse of this announcement.I hope I made the right choice.

Of course you didn't.

They will not have pearl screen, for sure; and, most likely they will be more expensive.

And most of all, you can't be sure if and when they will be really marketed. Where did all of those models shown at CES, CEBIT and the latest show in Moscow this spring end up?

Trini · 08-21-2010, 09:13 AM

Ah, I love it when I go to offline for a bit only to and back to great news!!! I love how the new readers look. So preetttyy

Can't wait for IFA so that some of the reviewers can get their hands on these babies.

The 602 (and 902 probably?) are definitely high on my list of readers to purchase.

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08-20-2010, 11:08 PM	#31
Crowl Wizard Posts: 1,340 Karma: 1160346 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southport, GB Device: Kindle Voyage, PW Signature edition	I think it is quite reasonable for those bezels to get mocked, especially on the smaller devices, they have some benefit on a larger device where it makes the device easier to hold, but on the smaller ones it just makes them a little less portable for no benefit.

08-21-2010, 05:36 AM	#34
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	I must resist I must resist I must resist I must resist I love the red one I must resist I must resist Temptation get thee before me !!!!!!

08-21-2010, 06:17 AM	#35
Latinandgreek Warrior Princess Posts: 5,038 Karma: 9724231 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: PRS-505; PRS-350, PRS-T1, iPad, Aura HD	I really want that 903! I may be in the minority, but I like the look of the larger bezel. Then again, I carry my readers in my (large) purse, so portability isn't as much of an issue for me as it is for people who carry them in their pockets. I do wish that we could buy these readers with the new Pearl screens... I will still probably get the 903 over the Kindle DX.

08-21-2010, 06:34 AM	#37
Fbone Is that a sandwich? Posts: 8,189 Karma: 100500000 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook Glowlight Plus	I am a little underwhelmed.

08-21-2010, 07:29 AM	#38
rammbam Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: none	I already canceled an order for Kindle DXG,cse of this announcement.I hope I made the right choice.But,does any know when these devices ll be released? Im internested in 902,903 models only.

08-21-2010, 07:33 AM	#39
mSSM Connoisseur? Addict! Posts: 136 Karma: 2720 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Germany Device: Onyx M92	I was looking for a large'ish ebook reader for quite some time now. Just registered because of this announcement! I am _really_ excited about the upcoming 902/903 models.

08-21-2010, 08:23 AM	#41
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,600 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	In time for Christmas ....

08-21-2010, 08:37 AM	#42
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Time enough to save up... Though if the price is at about the same level as a Kindle DX I'll probably prefer a Kindle.

08-21-2010, 09:13 AM	#45
Trini Connoisseur Posts: 60 Karma: 498442 Join Date: May 2010 Device: sony prs650	Ah, I love it when I go to offline for a bit only to and back to great news!!! I love how the new readers look. So preetttyy Can't wait for IFA so that some of the reviewers can get their hands on these babies. The 602 (and 902 probably?) are definitely high on my list of readers to purchase.

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