PocketBook Touch vs Tolino Shine

2022. Tolino Shine 4 - waterproof ereader with free cloud storage and free wi-fi



The Tolino Alliance has introduced the Shine 4, an impressive e-reader featuring an E Ink Carta 1200 display panel. This new model boosts performance by 30% compared to the previous generation. Reading e-books from various online retailers will be a pleasure with its six-inch, 300 PPI display. It is now available and retails for €139.00. The Tolino Shine 4 boasts a 6-inch E Ink Carta 1200 screen with a resolution of 1072×1404 and 300 PPI. The Tolino Cloud offers 25 GB of additional online storage for users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It connects to the internet via WLAN 802.11 ac/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz) and provides free access to Deutsche Telekom AG hotspots in Germany. The device can be charged using USB-C through a computer or wall outlet. The 1500 mAh battery should last for 2-3 weeks of reading. It is also waterproof with an IPX 8 rating, meaning it can be fully submerged in fresh water up to 2 meters deep for up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in the bathtub or at the beach.


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.


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.