Kobo Nia vs PocketBook Touch
July 19, 2024
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Kobo Nia is a 6-inch reader with a 1024x758 pixel, 212 ppi resolution touchscreen. It's equipped with Kobo's ComfortLight tech, which lets you adjust the display's brightness as you see fit. The Nia is pretty sleek at 172 grams, with 9.2mm of thickness around the edges. Inside, there's a 1,000mAh battery, which offers "weeks" of reading on a single charge + 8GB of storage.
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The PocketBook Touch model is a device for reading which combines all the best and most important characteristics of a modern reader. The PocketBook Touch display is based on E Ink e-paper technology. This revolutionary technology is defined by maximum visual similarity between the display of the E Ink device and a paper page: the display is inactive, only indirect light is used.The screen, 6" E Ink Pearl, 166 dpi, with a resolution of 800x600 pixels, supports 16 grey gradations which allows the display of complex texts and illustrations.
Kobo Nia vs PocketBook Touch in our news:
2020. Pocketbook Touch Lux 5 gets more storage and lighter case
The 5th generation of the Pocketbook Touch Lux e-reader is being released and will be priced at $129.99. This device is very cost-effective, features a dual-core processor, a good battery life and supports a wide range of formats. It also includes support for ABBYY Lingvo dictionaries (24 language combinations), English-German and Webster’s Dictionary 1913. It has a 6-inch E INK Carta HD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024×758 and 212 PPI. The device includes a front-lit screen and a color temperature adjustment system. Under the hood, it is equipped with a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, with an SD card slot supporting an additional 32GB. It features micro USB, Wi-Fi and is powered by a 1,500 mAh battery. Its dimensions are 161.3 × 108 × 8 mm and it weighs 150g.
2020. Kobo introduces $99 e-reader Nia to replace Aura
Rakuten has released a new entry-level e-book reader and it stacks up well against the least expensive Amazon Kindle in several key aspects. The Kobo Nia features a 6-inch screen with a 1024x758 pixel resolution and 212 ppi. It comes with Kobo's ComfortLight technology, allowing you to adjust the brightness of the display as needed. The Nia is quite sleek at 172 grams, with a thickness of 9.2mm around the edges. Inside, it has a 1,000mAh battery that provides "weeks" of reading on a single charge, plus 8GB of storage. Amazon's least expensive Kindle, which is a natural comparison for the Nia, starts at $89.99, but that includes Amazon's "Special Offers" ads; without the ads, the price rises to $109.99. It also has a 6-inch screen, but with a lower 165 ppi resolution and half the storage of the Nia. This makes the Nia a strong contender for anyone seeking an affordable e-reader who doesn’t want to be tied to Amazon's ecosystem.
2019. Pocketbook released Touch Lux 4 Limited Edition
Pocketbook has just released a new limited edition of the Touch Lux 4 for the holiday season. The e-reader has an elegant gold finish on the front, sides and back. This device comes with a complimentary gift box and a custom cover. It is priced at $149. The Pocketbook Touch Lux 4 features a six-inch E Ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1024×758 and uses a capacitive touchscreen. It includes a new front-lit display with higher quality LED lights compared to previous models, though it lacks a color temperature adjustment system.
2013. Pocketbook announces Pocketbook Touch 2
PocketBook has been relatively silent over the past year while the company underwent business restructuring. Today, PocketBook unveiled a new six-inch device, the PocketBook Touch 2. It features the same HD E Ink Pearl display found on the Kindle Paperwhite and Kobo Glo. The resolution is 1024×758 and includes a front-light, which is ideal for reading in low light conditions. It also comes with 256 MB of RAM, 4 GB of internal storage and supports SD cards up to 32 GB. Battery life is expected to be sufficient for up to 7,000 page turns. Additionally, it has an audio jack for listening to audiobooks and music. While PocketBook retains significance in Eastern Europe, it has limited presence in the North American market.