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Originally Posted by HolyAura
Just figured I'd start this thread because I'm wondering how good Pocketbook is. Are there any advantages that Pocketbook has over Kobo, and vice versa? What type of people do Pocketbook and Kobo suit? In terms of software, or hardware, like lighting and battery? Pocketbook is like a whole new thing to me.
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I wouldn't mind trying out a PocketBook eReader some time, but they're kind of like Tolinos in the U.S. — hard to find with little support. I think, just like Tolinos and Kobos, their hardware is made by Netronix.
One thing different between them and Tolinos and Kobos is that most models still have microSD slots and page turn buttons. They do have their own bookstore, BookLand, but it has almost no English titles. I bought a Robin Hobb book from them and then, the next time I went their to buy another title, all the English Robin Hobb titles were gone? Which I thought was odd.
I think PocketBooks are like Tolinos, you can download ePubs directly to them from books stores or Overdrive because they have ADE built right into them. (But I don't know that for certain and can't personally vouch for it.)