PB 360 Ivory vs Dirt

sassanik · 12-16-2010, 02:32 PM

I know that when I was first looking at the PB360 in the Ivory/Pearl/white color that I worried about it looking dirty after a while. I am happy to report that after almost a year it does not appear to be showing dirt. It still looks a pretty Ivory color. The buttons do not appear to have discolored over time from use.

Two thumbs up on good design there!

Amy

fjtorres · 12-16-2010, 03:48 PM

Good to know.
Thanks for the report.

anabelee · 12-17-2010, 11:15 AM

I have the ivory too, 9 months more or less... and it looks like the first day I bought it, reading everyday and without special care.
For me, this is good design too.

IndecisiveMe · 12-18-2010, 06:57 AM

I agree. My ivory 360 is as clean as it was the day I opened the box and I use it for hours each day.

The only thing I would say is that my ivory shows every little scratch. I'm not rough with it, so I've got no idea where the scratches came from, but the bottom of the device has multiple noticeable straches. The cover is scratch-free from what I can tell.

I'd still buy the ivory over the black, it's really pretty, and comfortable to read with. It's one fo my prized possessions

HarryT · 12-18-2010, 08:09 AM

The ivory is a bit "girly" to my mind. I prefer the black

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IndecisiveMe · 12-18-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The ivory is a bit "girly" to my mind. I prefer the black

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I agree, Harry, I feel like the ivory was meant to be feminine and the black seems more masculine. Being a girl, I much prefer the ivory. Those swirls are just stunning!

fjtorres · 12-18-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

The ivory is a bit "girly" to my mind. I prefer the black

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Tsk, those aren't girly swirls; they're psychodellic grooves!

mtravellerh · 12-18-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fjtorres

Tsk, those aren't girly swirls; they're psychodellic grooves!

exactly. I do have a pearly one too

Dr. Drib · 12-19-2010, 11:52 AM

My black 360 is in excellent condition, except for two short, light marks on the back; in fact, they're barely visible.

I like the squares on my black unit, because I'm a square.

The PocketBook 360 has taken over the duties from my Astak Pro. My Kindle 3 is my Reader of choice. My Kindle 2 and Sony 505 just sit in a drawer.

Don

sein · 12-20-2010, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

My black 360 is in excellent condition, except for two short, light marks on the back; in fact, they're barely visible.

I like the squares on my black unit, because I'm a square.

The PocketBook 360 has taken over the duties from my Astak Pro. My Kindle 3 is my Reader of choice. My Kindle 2 and Sony 505 just sit in a drawer.

Don

Hi, Dr. Drib. Could you tell me how's the PB360's screen contrast compared to those of the AstakPP and Sony505. I have those two and I want buy a PB360 if it's similar to the Sony505, since its screen contrast is better than the AstakPP. Thanks.

Dr. Drib · 12-20-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sein

Hi, Dr. Drib. Could you tell me how's the PB360's screen contrast compared to those of the AstakPP and Sony505. I have those two and I want buy a PB360 if it's similar to the Sony505, since its screen contrast is better than the AstakPP. Thanks.

I looked at all three, and this is my take on the screens:

The Sony 505 and the PocketBook 360 look almost the same, except there's a hint of "grain" on the Sony. I wouldn't say the Sony is clearer than the PocketBook 360. They really look almost the same to me.

The Astak compared to the PocketBook 360 (which, for me, is an easier assesment to make in that the screens are the same size) appears to be just a tad darker than the PocketBook. This is really not that noticeable, and doesn't detract (for me) at all from the Astak Pocket Pro.

The Astak is a fine Reader, but it has an outdated look to me. I like the feel of the PocketBook 360 much better, regardless of the screen on both units. For me, the PocketBook 360 seems more "elegant" in the way things are implemented. I much prefer the form factor of the PocketBook 360. The one thing I don't like are those butterfly wing controls. But hey! That's just me!

Hope this helps.

Don

v1k1ng1001 · 12-20-2010, 02:25 PM

Yes, I think the PB360 is a better ereader than mere dirt.

sein · 12-20-2010, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Hope this helps.

Don

Yes it does help. Thanks a lot!

HarryT · 12-21-2010, 08:07 AM

The Astak Pocket Pro and the Pocketbook 360 use the same eInk screen, so you'd certainly expect them to look the same.

fjtorres · 12-21-2010, 02:04 PM

The PB360 has a system-level EMBOLDEN option that makes text darker. (Without disrupting document-level bold or bold itallic.)
Don't remember if the Hanlin V5s have one or not.

12-16-2010, 02:32 PM	#1
sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	PB 360 Ivory vs Dirt I know that when I was first looking at the PB360 in the Ivory/Pearl/white color that I worried about it looking dirty after a while. I am happy to report that after almost a year it does not appear to be showing dirt. It still looks a pretty Ivory color. The buttons do not appear to have discolored over time from use. Two thumbs up on good design there! Amy

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fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Good to know. Thanks for the report.

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anabelee Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 583 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vigo, Spain Device: Woxter Scriba 150, pocketbook 360	I have the ivory too, 9 months more or less... and it looks like the first day I bought it, reading everyday and without special care. For me, this is good design too.

12-18-2010, 06:57 AM	#4
IndecisiveMe Addict Posts: 276 Karma: 106 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Pocketbook 360, Sony PRS-T1	I agree. My ivory 360 is as clean as it was the day I opened the box and I use it for hours each day. The only thing I would say is that my ivory shows every little scratch. I'm not rough with it, so I've got no idea where the scratches came from, but the bottom of the device has multiple noticeable straches. The cover is scratch-free from what I can tell. I'd still buy the ivory over the black, it's really pretty, and comfortable to read with. It's one fo my prized possessions

12-18-2010, 08:09 AM	#5
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The ivory is a bit "girly" to my mind. I prefer the black .

12-19-2010, 11:52 AM	#9
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,441 Karma: 59592133 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	My black 360 is in excellent condition, except for two short, light marks on the back; in fact, they're barely visible. I like the squares on my black unit, because I'm a square. The PocketBook 360 has taken over the duties from my Astak Pro. My Kindle 3 is my Reader of choice. My Kindle 2 and Sony 505 just sit in a drawer. Don

12-20-2010, 02:25 PM	#12
v1k1ng1001 Addict Posts: 378 Karma: 1624276 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South, South Texas Device: Pocketbook 620	Yes, I think the PB360 is a better ereader than mere dirt.

12-21-2010, 08:07 AM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The Astak Pocket Pro and the Pocketbook 360 use the same eInk screen, so you'd certainly expect them to look the same.

12-21-2010, 02:04 PM	#15
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	The PB360 has a system-level EMBOLDEN option that makes text darker. (Without disrupting document-level bold or bold itallic.) Don't remember if the Hanlin V5s have one or not.