PocketBook Era with E-Ink Carta 1200 screen

[rcentros]

Liliputing has found the PocketBook Era FCC page and there's quite a few internal pictures there.

https://liliputing.com/2022/06/pocke...h-support.html

Here's the FCC link they link in their article (where you'll find most of the pictures). Doesn't look like there's an SD card on the board (or anywhere)...

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/repor..._id=2AUVWPB700

Looks like the model number is PB700.

This FCC site is probably better...

https://fccid.io/2AUVWPB700

[Lykke]

Originally Posted by Michal Jancik

For example, "Inkpad 3" was released in 2018 (Touch Lux 2 in 2014 - last Update → 5.17.2173 = 8 years) and the updates are still coming and will be delivered so I would not see it so dramatically.

I don't know how you arrive at 8 years for the Touch Lux 2. The latest firmware available from the support page is 5.20.1157, released in 2019. That would make it ~5 years of support, better than the Touch Lux 3 which is on the same firmware. Problem is that the 2019 firmware does not support the certificate needed for Adobe DRM.

5 years of support for one device, 2-3 years for the next. There is no consistency, other than that the more expensive devices gets prioritized.

Originally Posted by Michal Jancik

Kobo is easier to update, as older versions have essentially the same chassis without HW (CPUetc) upgrades against the Pocketbook.
Therefore, in many cases, the update for one specific device can be installed on a completely different model.

From a consumer perspective the reason for the lack of bug fixes is irrelevant.

Originally Posted by trekk

As I said, I don't disagree. But looking around in this forum, having a reader for six years before buying another one seems to be an exception, not the rule

I'm not sure I'd consider Mobileread users as the benchmark for an average eReader user.

Then again, I'm probably just lashing out in annoyance over my useless TL3.

[Michal Jancik]

Originally Posted by Lykke

I don't know how you arrive at 8 years for the Touch Lux 2. The latest firmware available from the support page is 5.20.1157, released in 2019. That would make it ~5 years of support, better than the Touch Lux 3 which is on the same firmware. Problem is that the 2019 firmware does not support the certificate needed for Adobe DRM.

And how did you find out that FW is from 2019?
The update clearly states that it has been requested : February 17, 2021

Touch Luxe Firmawre EU :6.5.2307 from April 27, 2022

https://support.pocketbook-int.com/f..._2_EN_5.17.pdf

.. If you are from Russia, you may have another update calendar.
The firmware is probably different in Russia and Europe.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by Michal Jancik

And how did you find out that FW is from 2019?
The update clearly states that it has been requested : February 17, 2021

Touch Luxe Firmawre EU :6.5.2307 from April 27, 2022

https://support.pocketbook-int.com/f..._2_EN_5.17.pdf

The Basic Lux 2 (PB616) and the Touch Lux 2 (PB623 or PB626?) are not the same readers. The Touch Lux 2 came out in 2015, its last upgrade was July 30, 2019 (version 5.20.1157). The Basic Lux 2 (non touch screen) was released in 2018. The names are easy to confuse.

[Michal Jancik]

Originally Posted by rcentros

The Basic Lux 2 (PB616) and the Touch Lux 2 (PB623 or PB626?) are not the same readers. The Touch Lux 2 came out in 2015, its last upgrade was July 30, 2019 (version 5.20.1157). The Basic Lux 2 (non touch screen) was released in 2018. The names are easy to confuse.

Yes, you are right mea culpa.

[graycyn]

Originally Posted by trekk

As I said, I don't disagree. But looking around in this forum, having a reader for six years before buying another one seems to be an exception, not the rule

True that. I've got a car and some kitchen appliances that are hitting the 20+ year mark. I tend to just use something forever if it works and fills a need and doesn't break down.

eReaders are the exception! I just can't resist them. I did pretty well waiting 4 years before upgrading from my Aura One. In my defense, they see heavy use. And sometimes, the new features make a lot of difference to me.

[rcentros]

PocketBook has moved the Era from "coming soon," to two regular slots in their lineup (one each for the copper and silver versions). So it should be available soon. (Maybe it is already available in Europe.)

[trekk]

Originally Posted by rcentros

PocketBook has moved the Era from "coming soon," to two regular slots in their lineup (one each for the copper and silver versions). So it should be available soon. (Maybe it is already available in Europe.)

It is not, but according to the product manager we don't have to wait much longer.

There was an article on a German website on which the release date for the Era was indicated as 07-07-2022. That would be tomorrow. The date was removed at short notice, so who knows. We will probably have to wait further.

I really hope the device meets the high expectations.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by trekk

It is not, but according to the product manager we don't have to wait much longer.

There was an article on a German website on which the release date for the Era was indicated as 07-07-2022. That would be tomorrow. The date was removed at short notice, so who knows. We will probably have to wait further.

I really hope the device meets the high expectations.

Thanks for the update. Release dates seem to be relatively fluid on new devices these days.

[rcentros]

Nathan from the e-Book Reader Blog has discovered that the PocketBook Era is now available for pre-order at Amazon. The current expected delivery date is August 17th for the 16 GB version and August 24th for the 64 GB version. Prices are $200 and $250. Sold by PocketBook International and shipped by Amazon...

https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/20...able-to-order/

Here is the link that links to the two listings on Amazon (also from Nathan's article)...

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=pocketboo...ef=as_li_ss_tl

I wonder how long it will take for them to show up at Newegg.

[trekk]

Thank you for the information. There are no listings on Amazon.de yet. Official Pocketbook staff still claim that the release date in Germany will be in July.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by trekk

Thank you for the information. There are no listings on Amazon.de yet. Official Pocketbook staff still claim that the release date in Germany will be in July.

Could be released earlier in Europe. Nathan at the e-Book Blog mentioned in his article that Amazon delivery dates are normally "pessimistic" at first on new devices. He thinks these will be delivered sooner than the dates they currently show.

[Cyfranek]

Polish dealer mooved date of sending preordered devices from 5-7 to 11-15 VII.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by Cyfranek

Polish dealer mooved date of sending preordered devices from 5-7 to 11-15 VII.

I noticed that Amazon have re-set the dates for delivery back a little. (Not as much, they've come back to almost the original dates.)

16 GB version (originally the 17th, currently the 19th ... but I think yesterday it was the 23rd).

64 GB version (originally the 24th, currently the 25th... but the 26th yesterday).

Amazon does this a lot, adjusts delivery dates "on the fly" for pre-orders.

In the U.S. I haven't seen the Era at NewEgg yet. That's where I bought my HD 3.

Playthek (Grooves-Land) is now showing the Era available for purchase. Currently at 24-29 workdays for delivery to the U.S. for both models. I guess because of the current Dollar to Euro exchange rate, the 64 GB version is at $230 with free shipping.

https://www.playthek.com/pocketbook-...100628248.html

https://www.playthek.com/pocketbook-...100628819.html

[Leseratte_10]

Someone posted on the German Pocketbook Facebook page and said he'll go on holiday this Saturday and asked if it was possible that he'll have the new Pocketbook Era in his hands by then, and PocketBook responded with "That might still work out ", so that would mean the Era would need to be released within the next couple days.