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Old 08-26-2016, 03:05 PM   #1
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Hello

What do you think about current and future display resolutions? (

Right now, I am using a 4 year old 6" reader (Pocketbook Touch 622) with a resolution of 800x600 (and without light). My wife recently got a new 6" reader (Pocketbook Touch Lux 3), but with a resolution of 1024x758 (with light).

What do you think: is 1024x758 the maximum resolution that makes sense? Or do you think similar readers of the future will have an even higher resolution?

I am not sure if I should get a new reader (even though my old one still works fine) or if I should use the old one until it stops working? (I read about 30 minutes per day or more)?
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Old 08-26-2016, 03:22 PM   #2
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I am not sure if I should get a new reader (even though my old one still works fine) or if I should use the old one until it stops working? (I read about 30 minutes per day or more)?
That's something only you yourself can decide. I bought two new readers this year (with 1448 x 1072 displays) even though my old Kindles worked perfectly well. I just felt like upgrading and could afford it at the time. There are people who upgrade every time a new model comes out, people who never upgrade if not absolutely necessary, and all variations in between. Only you can decide if you want (and can afford) a new reader just now or not.
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Old 08-26-2016, 04:06 PM   #4
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Compare your reader with that new one and see if its big difference for you.
I think you should stay with your old one if it works perfectly and you are used to it.
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Old 08-26-2016, 04:20 PM   #5
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What do you think: is 1024x758 the maximum resolution that makes sense? Or do you think similar readers of the future will have an even higher resolution?
It's a question of what's available now - never mind the future. Most higher-end 6" eink devices have a 300dpi screen with a 1448x1072 resolution. 1024x758 is considered rather low these days.
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It's a question of what's available now - never mind the future. Most higher-end 6" eink devices have a 300dpi screen with a 1448x1072 resolution. 1024x758 is considered rather low these days.
Thanks for all the answers.
I am really surprised, that 1024 is considered low.

What ebook-Readers have a resolution of 1448x1072?
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Thanks for all the answers.
I am really surprised, that 1024 is considered low.

What ebook-Readers have a resolution of 1448x1072?
The Kindle Paperwhite 3, Voyage and Oasis. Also a number of Kobo devices - I'm sure someone will chime in and tell us which ones.
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Kobo has the 6" Glo HD is 1448 x 1072, which is the same as the Kindles Harry listed. They also have the 6.8" Aura HD at 1430 x 1080 and the about to be released Aura One is 1872 x 1404. Bigger screens, but higher dpi than the 1024x758 device you have.
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