Pocketbook's new models announced

igorsk · 08-20-2010, 01:14 PM

Spotted by Billard over at the-ebook.org forums. Looks like IFA has put up some images too early.
http://presse.gcpr.de/en/pocketbook/...ok-images.html

Pocketbook Pro 602

Pocketbook Pro 603 (with 3G)

Pocketbook Pro 902

Pocketbook Pro 903 (with 3G)

Pocketbook IQ

Latinandgreek · 08-20-2010, 01:21 PM

Awesome! A new Kindle, new Sony rumours and new, awesome-looking readers from Pocketbook... I'm in heaven!

igorsk · 08-20-2010, 01:29 PM

Okay, so looks like it was not a leak but an official announcement. German press release, more info in English.

Ea · 08-20-2010, 01:37 PM

Very neat looking devices. But that's some wide bezels (not that I mind, but some sure will). Overall very nice design though.

igorsk · 08-20-2010, 01:40 PM

Some details from the PR (helped by Google Translate):
1) All new models are made by FoxConn (maker of Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPhone/iPad)
2) TTS: 4 languages preinstalled, 28 possible.
3) Accelerometer
4) 16 ebook formats including EPUB and PDF with DRM
5) dictionaries for 20 languages (unclear if preinstalled or not)
6) text annotation
7) multiple directory levels to organize books
8) widgets on desktop (what?)
9) integrated bookstore connected to bookland.net

GA Russell · 08-20-2010, 01:41 PM

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

Dulin's Books · 08-20-2010, 01:43 PM

The first site was the press agent that had the photos posted before the press release went out

Papi · 08-20-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igorsk

5) dictionaries for 20 languages (unclear if preinstalled or not)

Seems installed to me ("integrierte" -> integrated)

The new models look nice IMO, especially the 90x (though it's unclear to me which touchscreen technology the 902 uses), but we have to wait until November...By then there will be some new from Sony too I guess.

igorsk · 08-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Oh, forgot to mention: all models include WiFi and Bluetooth. PocketBook IQ is an Android LCD tablet, Pro series are E-Ink. Premium models (603 and 903) add 3G and Wacom touchscreen.

krish · 08-20-2010, 01:59 PM

All good looking models! These hardwares + already existing excellent firmware by Pocketbook will be big plus for pocketbook.
Eagerly waiting for the product details of 902 and the preorder date!

Looks like 602 / 902 doesn't have a stylus. Are they only fingertouch??

igorsk · 08-20-2010, 02:01 PM

Interesting tidbit mentioned by lezen.net:

Quote:

Pocketbook sagte uns zur Begründung, Netronix könne die wachsende Nachfrage von zuletzt 50.000 Lesegeräten monatlich nicht befriedigen, weshalb für die neuen Modelle ein größerer Zulieferer ausgewählt werden musste - die "alten" Reader würden aber weiterhin von Netronix kommen

"Pocketbook said that Netronix could not handle the demand of over 50000 devices per month and so alternative supplier had to be found. The old models will continue to be produced by Netronix."

igorsk · 08-20-2010, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krish

Looks like 602 / 902 doesn't have a stylus. Are they only fingertouch??

No touchscreen at all from what I can gather. They're being positioned as entry models.

Mickey330 · 08-20-2010, 02:20 PM

Oooooh, PocketBook IQ = shiney!

Me want!

Marilyn

Ea · 08-20-2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey330

Oooooh, PocketBook IQ = shiney!

Yeah!

Ravensknight · 08-20-2010, 02:21 PM

I want dimensions and price! [I'm not picky after all ;-)].

However, don't like the HUMONGOUS bezels [and I have never used the word bezel in real life except here. My friends, I am doomed]

08-20-2010, 01:14 PM	#1
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Pocketbook's new models announced Spotted by Billard over at the-ebook.org forums. Looks like IFA has put up some images too early. http://presse.gcpr.de/en/pocketbook/...ok-images.html Pocketbook Pro 602 Pocketbook Pro 603 (with 3G) Pocketbook Pro 902 Pocketbook Pro 903 (with 3G) Pocketbook IQ Last edited by igorsk; 08-20-2010 at 01:24 PM. Reason: fixed an image

08-20-2010, 01:49 PM	#9
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Oh, forgot to mention: all models include WiFi and Bluetooth. PocketBook IQ is an Android LCD tablet, Pro series are E-Ink. Premium models (603 and 903) add 3G and Wacom touchscreen. Last edited by igorsk; 08-20-2010 at 01:51 PM. Reason: corrected info about touchscreen

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Okay, so looks like it was not a leak but an official announcement. German press release, more info in English.

08-20-2010, 01:37 PM	#4
Ea Wizard Posts: 3,490 Karma: 5239563 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denmark Device: Kindle 3\|iPad air\|iPhone 4S	Very neat looking devices. But that's some wide bezels (not that I mind, but some sure will). Overall very nice design though.

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igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	Some details from the PR (helped by Google Translate): 1) All new models are made by FoxConn (maker of Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPhone/iPad) 2) TTS: 4 languages preinstalled, 28 possible. 3) Accelerometer 4) 16 ebook formats including EPUB and PDF with DRM 5) dictionaries for 20 languages (unclear if preinstalled or not) 6) text annotation 7) multiple directory levels to organize books 8) widgets on desktop (what?) 9) integrated bookstore connected to bookland.net

08-20-2010, 01:41 PM	#6
GA Russell Argos win Grey Cup! Posts: 7,678 Karma: 31487351 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: Paperwhite, Kindles 10 & 4 and jetBook Lite	Nobody has a better reputation than PocketBook, but I'll withhold judgment on these devices' sales potential until I learn the prices.

08-20-2010, 01:43 PM	#7
Dulin's Books Wizard Posts: 2,806 Karma: 13500000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Portland, OR Device: Boox PB360 etc etc etc	The first site was the press agent that had the photos posted before the press release went out

08-20-2010, 01:59 PM	#10
krish Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 14 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Pocketbook 302, Kindle 3(Wifi), Sony PRS-950	All good looking models! These hardwares + already existing excellent firmware by Pocketbook will be big plus for pocketbook. Eagerly waiting for the product details of 902 and the preorder date! Looks like 602 / 902 doesn't have a stylus. Are they only fingertouch??

08-20-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
Mickey330 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1107420 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Western New York state (USA) Device: Kindle Oasis & the Kindle app on iDevices	Oooooh, PocketBook IQ = shiney! Me want! Marilyn

08-20-2010, 02:21 PM	#15
Ravensknight Serpent Rider Posts: 1,123 Karma: 10219804 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony 350; Nook STR; Oasis	I want dimensions and price! [I'm not picky after all ;-)]. However, don't like the HUMONGOUS bezels [and I have never used the word bezel in real life except here. My friends, I am doomed]

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