Tolino Shine vs Tolino Vision

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.


2021. Tolino Vision 6 with new e-ink display is available



Tolino Alliance has introduced the new Vision 6. Along with a new technical foundation, it features the latest Carta 1200 from E Ink as its display technology. For instance, the new e-book reader is equipped with an AllWinner B300 CPU, which includes four cores and a maximum clock speed of 1.8 GHz to ensure adequate performance, enhancing responsiveness and faster content rendering. The developers have also upgraded the memory, which has increased from 8 GB to 16 GB. Additionally, the Vision 6 is the first Tolino device to use a USB-C connection port. The Tolino Vision 6 is expected to be available from all Tolino partners starting in autumn, but it can already be pre-ordered. The cost is 169 euros.


2016. E-Reader Tolino Vision 4HD is available



Tolino has launched a new e-reader for the holiday season - Tolino Vision 4HD. This model sets a new standard with a range of improvements that are likely to impress. The e-reader features a six-inch e-ink Carta screen with a resolution of 1448 x 1072 and 300 PPI. The touchscreen interface is seamlessly integrated with the bezel, making interaction much easier than with a recessed bezel. The screen is also waterproof, allowing you to take it anywhere and read e-books to your heart's content. This e-reader incorporates a unique approach with its front-lit display, introducing a new technology called “smart light,” which adjusts from cool light in the morning to warm light in the evening. This is similar to the blue light filtering system that Kobo developed for the Aura One.


2014. Waterproof Tolino Vision 2 is available



The German-based Tolino Alliance has introduced the new Tolino Vision 2, a waterproof e-reader. It retains a similar design to the original model but boasts new features. This edition is waterproof, comparable to the Kobo H2O and Pocketbook Aqua. It includes a new feature called Tap2Flip, which transforms the entire back into a pressure-sensitive touchscreen, enabling page turns in eBooks. The Tolino Vision 2 utilizes the latest e-paper technology, e Ink Carta, the same screen technology found in the Kindle Paperwhite 2 and Kobo Aura H2O. Although marketed as waterproof, it’s more accurately described as splash-resistant and may not withstand complete submersion due to the lack of a waterproof protective flap on the bottom Micro USB port.