Pocketbook range of products? Lux 3?

Murre · 11-02-2017, 01:50 AM

Never owned an e reader. Looking to buy one for commuting purposes.

Trying to understand the differences between the different models and price points.

The Touch Lux 3 seems to handle most formats and compared to the Kobo Aura you can actually borrow books directly from libraries?

The Lux 3 is from 2015 but I guess the ink technology hasn't taken huge leap since then? I just don't wanna buy a inferior "screen".

Zetmolm · 11-02-2017, 04:11 AM

The Touch Lux HD is newer, has a better screen and somewhat more advanced firmware, but is also more expensive.

Where are you? If possible, try to find a shop where you can compare the screens to see if you are happy enough with the resolution of the Touch Lux 3 or rather spend the extra money on the HD.

I have no experience with borrowing directly from libraries so cannot advse you on that question.

nhedgehog · 11-02-2017, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Murre

The Touch Lux 3 seems to handle most formats and compared to the Kobo Aura you can actually borrow books directly from libraries?

Borrowing directly from libraries depends on the library you borrow from. In Germany it is possible. Books in actual Kindle format are not supported but protected epub and pdf format is supported and a variety of unprotected file formats too (even mobi).

Murre · 11-02-2017, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetmolm

The Touch Lux HD is newer, has a better screen and somewhat more advanced firmware, but is also more expensive.

Where are you? If possible, try to find a shop where you can compare the screens to see if you are happy enough with the resolution of the Touch Lux 3 or rather spend the extra money on the HD.

I have no experience with borrowing directly from libraries so cannot advse you on that question.

I'm in Sweden

Is this touch hd?
PB631-E-WW

nhedgehog · 11-02-2017, 01:39 PM

Yes, PB631 is called Pocketbook Touch HD

DaleDe · 11-02-2017, 02:12 PM

The PocketBook Touch Lux 3 is described in our wiki along with other PocketBook products. It uses the newest Carta screen but not the highest resolution currently available. Whether that is important to you is for you to decide.

Dale

Murre · 11-04-2017, 03:39 AM

I have a weird question

.

How long should I expect an e-reader to last?
I wouldn't mind spending the extra 200-300 SEK (around 30 USD) if it lasts 3-4 years.

Any big differences between Kobo Aura One and Pocketbook Touch HD?

Zetmolm · 11-04-2017, 05:13 AM

3-4 years should not be a problem if you handle it with some care. I bought my first PocketBook reader 5 years ago. My wife is still using it and it is still in perfect condition. Before that, my wife and I used Onyx readers. These moved to other family members, and are still working. Both are around 7 years old.

Biggest difference between Kobo Aura One and Pocketbook Touch HD is the screen size: 7.8" vs. 6". That makes the screen of the Aura One almost 70% bigger.

LucyOne · 11-04-2017, 05:45 AM

Huge differences!
The Kobo Aura One has ComfortLight which reduces blue light. The library management is completely different, as it does not show folders as the Pocketbook devices do. You cannot use a micro SD card, either, with the Kobo. The Pocketbook Touch HD has audio and you can play MP3s. The Kobo has Pocket integration, the Touch HD has a mail-to feature and Dropbox integration.
Reading PDFs is much easier on the Pocketbook (crop margins, zoom, reflow).

DaleDe · 11-04-2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LucyOne

Huge differences!
The Kobo Aura One has ComfortLight which reduces blue light. The library management is completely different, as it does not show folders as the Pocketbook devices do. You cannot use a micro SD card, either, with the Kobo. The Pocketbook Touch HD has audio and you can play MP3s. The Kobo has Pocket integration, the Touch HD has a mail-to feature and Dropbox integration.
Reading PDFs is much easier on the Pocketbook (crop margings, zoom, reflow).

The pocketbook also has Text to Speech. The Kobo supports ePub 3 while the pocketbook does not.

nhedgehog · 11-04-2017, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zetmolm

Biggest difference between Kobo Aura One and Pocketbook Touch HD is the screen size: 7.8" vs. 6". That makes the screen of the Aura One almost 70% bigger.

That sounds more like 27% to me.

DaleDe · 11-04-2017, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nhedgehog

That sounds more like 27% to me.

Well it is not the diagonal size that makes the difference it is the area of the screen. The area of a 6" screen is 16.9 sq in while a 7.8" screen is 29.2 sq in. You can get a lot more text on such as screen. To compare screen sizes check our wiki.

Dale

Zetmolm · 11-04-2017, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaleDe

The area of a 6" screen is 16.9 sq in while a 7.8" screen is 29.2 sq in.

So the difference is even more than 70 percent!

nhedgehog · 11-05-2017, 04:20 AM

You are right, my fault.
But owning Ereaders with 4.3, 6 and 8" screen for me this visual difference doesn't feel that big, especially if compared to the uncomfortable weight.

Murre · 12-04-2017, 07:43 AM

Pocketbook hd2 just released so think I will get it next week.

Just wanna make sure, as long as I use calibre I can buy books from any online store, for example Amazon?

11-02-2017, 01:50 AM	#1
Murre Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 37030 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Nook	Pocketbook range of products? Lux 3? Never owned an e reader. Looking to buy one for commuting purposes. Trying to understand the differences between the different models and price points. The Touch Lux 3 seems to handle most formats and compared to the Kobo Aura you can actually borrow books directly from libraries? The Lux 3 is from 2015 but I guess the ink technology hasn't taken huge leap since then? I just don't wanna buy a inferior "screen".

11-04-2017, 03:39 AM	#7
Murre Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 37030 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Nook	I have a weird question . How long should I expect an e-reader to last? I wouldn't mind spending the extra 200-300 SEK (around 30 USD) if it lasts 3-4 years. Any big differences between Kobo Aura One and Pocketbook Touch HD? Last edited by Murre; 11-04-2017 at 03:47 AM.

11-04-2017, 05:45 AM	#9
LucyOne Librocubicularist Posts: 617 Karma: 11908623 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Germany Device: PocketBook InkPad 3 & Touch HD 3, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle Paperwhite 5	Huge differences! The Kobo Aura One has ComfortLight which reduces blue light. The library management is completely different, as it does not show folders as the Pocketbook devices do. You cannot use a micro SD card, either, with the Kobo. The Pocketbook Touch HD has audio and you can play MP3s. The Kobo has Pocket integration, the Touch HD has a mail-to feature and Dropbox integration. Reading PDFs is much easier on the Pocketbook (crop margins, zoom, reflow). Last edited by LucyOne; 11-04-2017 at 02:57 PM.

11-05-2017, 04:20 AM	#14
nhedgehog Guru Posts: 746 Karma: 619508 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: EnergySistemEreaderPro, Nook STG, Pocketbook 622, Bookeen Cybooks ...	You are right, my fault. But owning Ereaders with 4.3, 6 and 8" screen for me this visual difference doesn't feel that big, especially if compared to the uncomfortable weight. Last edited by nhedgehog; 11-05-2017 at 04:40 AM.

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Zetmolm Guru Posts: 612 Karma: 2031728 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PocketBook Touch (622), PocketBook Touch Lux 2, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	The Touch Lux HD is newer, has a better screen and somewhat more advanced firmware, but is also more expensive. Where are you? If possible, try to find a shop where you can compare the screens to see if you are happy enough with the resolution of the Touch Lux 3 or rather spend the extra money on the HD. I have no experience with borrowing directly from libraries so cannot advse you on that question.

11-02-2017, 01:39 PM	#5
nhedgehog Guru Posts: 746 Karma: 619508 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: EnergySistemEreaderPro, Nook STG, Pocketbook 622, Bookeen Cybooks ...	Yes, PB631 is called Pocketbook Touch HD

11-02-2017, 02:12 PM	#6
DaleDe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,470 Karma: 13095790 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Grass Valley, CA Device: EB 1150, EZ Reader, Literati, iPad 2 & Air 2, iPhone 7	The PocketBook Touch Lux 3 is described in our wiki along with other PocketBook products. It uses the newest Carta screen but not the highest resolution currently available. Whether that is important to you is for you to decide. Dale

11-04-2017, 05:13 AM	#8
Zetmolm Guru Posts: 612 Karma: 2031728 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: PocketBook Touch (622), PocketBook Touch Lux 2, Pocketbook Touch HD 3	3-4 years should not be a problem if you handle it with some care. I bought my first PocketBook reader 5 years ago. My wife is still using it and it is still in perfect condition. Before that, my wife and I used Onyx readers. These moved to other family members, and are still working. Both are around 7 years old. Biggest difference between Kobo Aura One and Pocketbook Touch HD is the screen size: 7.8" vs. 6". That makes the screen of the Aura One almost 70% bigger.

12-04-2017, 07:43 AM	#15
Murre Connoisseur Posts: 50 Karma: 37030 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Nook	Pocketbook hd2 just released so think I will get it next week. Just wanna make sure, as long as I use calibre I can buy books from any online store, for example Amazon?

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