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alexwent · 05-24-2023, 07:14 AM

Disclaimer. I've not yet seen the InkPad 4 in the open, so these thoughts are based on online research only.

1) Weight. At 265g, the InkPad 4 is 55g heavier than its predecessor. However, while the InkPad 3's combined weight with 140g cover is 350g, the Inkpad 4's - with a 73g microfibre cover - is only 338g.

2) Screen. The contrast is reputedly 15% greater with the new E-InkCarta 1200 tech, so that may make it better for my tired old eyes. The InkPad 3 smartlight is pretty good, though I always find myself wanting more just in terms of basic brightness.

The other news is that the screen is scratch-resistant (In fact it looks like a single top layer, without raised bezels) Even so I'd probably want a flip cover to reproduce the book experience (but see above on weight)

3) Speed. The preview video from GoodEReader shows a marked improvement in response times. That's pretty good, given that the RAM is still only 1GB

4) Storage. No SD card reader as in its predecessor, but 32 GB internal instead.

5) Speakers. Probably more useful for audiobook enthusiasts. tbh (for other audio I tend to use my phone or an external speaker). Two observations: a) it's odd that they are both mounted on the same side in such close proximity. b) As far as voice-tech goes, a comment on the official PB Youtube channel draws attention to the alien tones of the default reader in an age when (as we all know) AI can do so much better.

Will I get one? Not this time round. I would prefer something lighter (in weight), brighter (in lumens), and with higher RAM. My old InkPad 3, despite a worn surface and one cracked bezel, continues to serve me well.

05-24-2023, 07:14 AM	#3
alexwent Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Prague Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 3	Inkpad 4 first thoughts Disclaimer. I've not yet seen the InkPad 4 in the open, so these thoughts are based on online research only. 1) Weight. At 265g, the InkPad 4 is 55g heavier than its predecessor. However, while the InkPad 3's combined weight with 140g cover is 350g, the Inkpad 4's - with a 73g microfibre cover - is only 338g. 2) Screen. The contrast is reputedly 15% greater with the new E-InkCarta 1200 tech, so that may make it better for my tired old eyes. The InkPad 3 smartlight is pretty good, though I always find myself wanting more just in terms of basic brightness. The other news is that the screen is scratch-resistant (In fact it looks like a single top layer, without raised bezels) Even so I'd probably want a flip cover to reproduce the book experience (but see above on weight) 3) Speed. The preview video from GoodEReader shows a marked improvement in response times. That's pretty good, given that the RAM is still only 1GB 4) Storage. No SD card reader as in its predecessor, but 32 GB internal instead. 5) Speakers. Probably more useful for audiobook enthusiasts. tbh (for other audio I tend to use my phone or an external speaker). Two observations: a) it's odd that they are both mounted on the same side in such close proximity. b) As far as voice-tech goes, a comment on the official PB Youtube channel draws attention to the alien tones of the default reader in an age when (as we all know) AI can do so much better. Will I get one? Not this time round. I would prefer something lighter (in weight), brighter (in lumens), and with higher RAM. My old InkPad 3, despite a worn surface and one cracked bezel, continues to serve me well.