Kobo Glo vs PocketBook

2022. Pocketbook to add support for AZW ebooks



Pocketbook is starting to include support for the Amazon Kindle AZW ebook format. The first e-reader to officially gain this capability is the Inkpad 3, following a firmware update on July 20th. The official Send to Pocketbook app, available on all their e-readers, has also been updated to support sending AZW and AZW3 books directly to your device. AZW is an eBook file format developed by Amazon for their Kindle eBook reader. This format is used for eBooks that require DRM protection and is similar to the Mobipocket PRC file, which does not require DRM protection.


2022. PocketBook launched Era - 7-inch e-reader with 300 PPI



Pocketbook Era is a new e-reader that features the latest E INK Carta 1200 e-paper display panel. This upgraded technology enhances image contrast by 15% and boosts the touch screen's response time by 20%. The 7-inch diagonal screen offers an ideal size for reading at home or while traveling—compact yet capable of displaying more text per page than a traditional 6-inch e-reader. With the SMARTlight function, you can adjust both brightness and color temperature for comfortable reading in various lighting conditions. The Pocketbook Era has a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen with E INK Carta 1200, boasting a resolution of 1264×1680 and 300 PPI. The screen is covered by a layer of glass and is level with the bezel, featuring enhanced anti-scratch protection for added durability. Additionally, the waterproof PocketBook Era is perfect for reading in the bathroom or outdoors.


2020. Pocketbook uveiled Basic 4 e-Reader



Pocketbook has revamped their entry-level Basic 4 e-reader, which will be released at the end of the month. Unlike earlier models, this one features page-turn buttons at the bottom of the display and a vibrant, eye-catching home button. The entire device does not resemble a budget model; Pocketbook has essentially overhauled its industrial design. The Pocketbook Basic 4 boasts a six-inch E INK Carta HD display with a resolution of 1024×758 and 212 PPI. It is equipped with a Freescale 1 GHz processor, 256MB of RAM, 8GB of storage and an SD card slot supporting up to 32GB of additional storage. Its dimensions are 161.3 × 108 × 8 mm and it weighs a modest 145g.


2020. PocketBook e-readers get new bookstore



Pocketbook has just released the long-anticipated firmware version 6.0 for the PocketBook InkPad 3 Pro and the Pocketbook Touch HD 3 e-readers. A new bookstore has been introduced, allowing you to purchase bestselling ebooks and audiobooks. The main menu and user interface have been completely redesigned and a new music player has been added. These updated e-readers also support EPUB3. The new main menu design features a list of recommendations with selected books (such as the latest novels and bestsellers) and offers the ability to customize the e-reader’s Home Screen. Users can add app icons, enable or disable book recommendations and more.


2019. Kobo boosts performance of PDF files



Kobo has recently released a new firmware upgrade for all of their e-readers. They have enhanced the performance of PDF documents, which now load more swiftly. You can now personalize the header and footer with details such as page numbers, reading percentage, remaining time, or disable the header, footer, or progress bar altogether.


2019. Kobo brings many of the Libra H2O features to older Kobo e-readers



Kobo has released a new firmware update for the Kobo Touch, Kobo Glo and Kobo Aura that introduces improved eBook navigation and other features from the latest Kobo Libra H2O model. Headers and footers now show both chapter and book progress, so you are always aware of your location in the book. The progress bar provides a quick overview of your position in the book. You can adjust your page layout by accessing the Reading settings. An upgraded book scrubber now appears as part of the menu. The enhanced eBook scrubber displays the entire book rather than just one chapter. Page previews enable you to quickly reference and navigate to different sections of your book.


2017. Kobo makes managing ebooks simpler



Kobo has updated the firmware for its e-readers. The update introduced a Manage Books feature: under My Books, you can now select multiple books simultaneously, mark them as read or unread, delete them, or add them to collections. The My Books section has been redesigned with a cleaner layout, including updated Filter and Sort menus. The reading experience has also been enhanced. You can now tap the center of the page to open reading menus, access the Table of Contents, or modify Reading Settings. The screen will refresh after each chapter rather than every six pages.


2017. Pocketbook launched Basic Lux and Basic 3 models



Pocketbook has announced two new e-readers that will start shipping in the coming months. The Basic Lux and Basic 3 are two budget-friendly devices designed to compete with the Kindle Basic and Kobo Touch 2.0. The PocketBook Basic 3 is a new entry-level e-reader featuring a 6-inch E Ink screen (800×600) and an integrated Wi-Fi module. The PocketBook Basic Lux has a six-inch E-Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1024×768 and 212 PPI. It includes a front-lit screen for reading in low light and physical page-turn buttons for those who prefer not to rely exclusively on the touchscreen.


2017. Pocketbook announced Aqua 2 e-Reader



Pocketbook introduced their second-generation waterproof $141 e-reader, the Aqua 2. This device features a six-inch E-Ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1024×768 and 212 PPI. It can store a vast collection of e-books with its 8GB of internal memory and allows you to listen to audiobooks via the built-in 3.5mm headphone jack. It includes a front-light for reading in low light conditions and is also waterproof and dustproof (IP57 standard). The Aqua 2 connects to the Internet through WIFI. E-books can also be transferred directly to the device via Dropbox and the Send-to-PocketBook service. For reading foreign-language e-books, several Abbyy-Lingvo dictionaries are preinstalled.


2015. Kobo unveiled new e-Reader Glo HD to take on Kindle Voyage



Kobo’s new Glo HD e-reader will boast the claim of highest resolution for the lowest price when it launches on May 1 for $129.99. The latest device from Rakuten-owned Kobo offers 300 ppi pixel density on a 6-inch screen, matching the resolution of the $199.99 Kindle Voyage, which should ensure exceptionally sharp, pixel-free text rendering. In fact, both the Kobo Glo HD and the Kindle Voyage utilize e-ink’s Carta screen technology, providing text rendering similar to what you’d see with a super high resolution e-ink display, like those found in iPhones and modern Android devices, though using the low-power e-paper tech that presents in black and white and is better suited for a dedicated reading device.