PocketBook International
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Consumer electronics Online distribution |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder(s) | Ihor Popov Oleh Naumenko |
| Headquarters | Kiev, Ukraine |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Ihor Popov (president) Oleh Naumenko (vice-president) Oleh Denysyuk (CEO) |
| Products | E-book readers with LCD or E Ink displays, running Android or Linux |
| Revenue |  $ 151 million (2010)[1] |
| Employees | 200 (Sept. 2011) |
| Website | www.pocketbook-int.com |
PocketBook International S.A. is a Hong Kong-based multinational company which produces e-book readers under the PocketBook brand. The company is headquartered in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. Its American headquarters are located in Overland Park, Kansas, a Kansas City suburb.
The brand was introduced in 2007. The actual production started in late 2008. OEM manufacturer for PocketBook has been Taiwanese Netronix and, since Summer 2010, is Foxconn. As hardware production is outsourced, PocketBook is focused on its design and software development. It is a long-standing leader as comes to the amount of supported text formats,[2] though there do exist file converters. PB promotes legality of digital media by running Store.Obreey.com (from Ukrainian обрій, obreey (horizon)), Bookland.net[3] and Ebooks Shop.
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[edit] History
In September 2011, PocketBook Int has rented new factory at Foxconn with annual production capacity 2 million units.
The company has planned to open 20 branded stores in the U.S. in 2011 but 3 were opened as far as can be learned from official information, in addition to a dozen operating at major shopping malls in Ukraine and Russia.
[edit] Overview
All current devices may be charged from wall outlet but the company includes wall charger only for LCD models. Devices may also be charged via included USB cable.
[edit] Supported file formats
- Book formats:
- Audio formats:
- Image formats:
- Video formats:
- Internet formats:
- Web browser (all models as of 2011)
[edit] Supported languages
PocketBooks support more than 20 languages for menu and virtually any language for e-reading including Asian languages. In-text translation between English and 24 other European languages is available as well.[4] Oxford and ABBYY Lingvo dictionaries are downloadable from Store.obreey.com and Bookland.net. As of end 2010, the Pro series offered at least 22 languages in its text-to-speech function.[5]
[edit] TFT LCD models
[edit] PocketBook IQ 701
This was the first LCD model to be released from PocketBook International. The IQ 701 has an aluminum frame, with plastic shell.[6][7] An Android 2.1.1 OS upgrade is now available. Android rooting firmware is available as of 2011, which lets users attain privileged control, termed root access, within Android's Linux subsystem.[8]
[edit] PocketBook A 10"
PocketBook A 10" was first introduced at Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) 2011 and noted by information technology (IT) experts for its distinctive design.[9] Other features include text-to-speech, Internet browser, email client, audio player, video player (AVI, MKV, MP4), and lighted keys.
[edit] E Ink models
Most PocketBook devices use the E Ink Corporation electronic ink technology. 3rd generation Vizplex display technology provides the convenience of reading (no flicker and no letters shape changes, regardless of lighting conditions and angle of view, the ability to read in direct sunlight) and ultra low power use. The battery lasts without being recharged for 7 to 14 thousand page turns. As E Ink devices use little energy when displaying an already opened page, the energy use is usually calculated by the number of page turns; 16 shades of gray allow viewing black and white images.
[edit] Comparison table
| Model | Release date | Display | Touch panel | Touch-sensitive keys | Operating system | CPU (speed, type) | Memory internal | Memory external slot | Connectivity wireless | Connectivity wired | Audio output | Accelerometer gyroscope | Battery | Size | Weight | Color | Casing material |
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| PocketBook A 10" | 2011 ? | 10’’ capacitive multi-touch TFT LCD, 1024x768 рx, 262,000 colors, glass | ? | No | Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread | 1 GHz ARM Texas Instruments TI OMAP 3621 | RAM 512 MB, flash 4 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, optional 3G cellular | Micro USB 12 MB/s | 3.5 mm, built-in 2 x 0.5 Wt | Yes | 6600 mAh 3.7V li-polymer, 6 hours video per charge | 244 mm (9.6 in) H 207 mm (8.1 in) W 15 mm (0.59 in) D |
670 grams (24 oz) | white and black | soft-touch plastic, metal reinforcing |
| PocketBook 360 Plus | 2010 ? | 5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&W | No | ? | Linux | 533 MHz ARM11 Freescale i.MX35 | RAM 128 MB, flash 2,048 MB, 1.5 GB available for user | microSDHC up to 32 GB | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Mini USB | No, thus audio files are unsupported | Yes | 1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns | 140 mm (5.5 in) H 118 mm (4.6 in) W 10 mm (0.39 in) D or 12 mm with hard cover |
150 g (5.3 oz) without hard cover | navy blue | plastic |
| PocketBook Pro 602 | ? | 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W | No | ? | Linux 2.6.28 | 533 MHz ARM Samsung | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 | Micro USB | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1530 mAh, li-polymer | 182 mm (7.2 in) H 138 mm (5.4 in) W 10.6 mm (0.42 in) D |
250 g (8.8 oz) | white or dark grey | plastic and metal |
| PocketBook Pro 603 available in Germany and some other countries |
? | 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W | Yes | ? | Linux 2.6.28 | 533 MHz ARM Samsung | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellular | Micro USB | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1530 mAh, li-polymer | 182 mm (7.2 in) H 138 mm (5.4 in) W 10.6 mm (0.42 in) D |
280 g (9.9 oz) | dark silver | plastic and metal |
| PocketBook 611 Basic | 2012 budget model |
6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W | No | ? | Linux 2.6.35 armv7l | 800 MHz ARM Freescale | RAM 128 MB, flash 2 GB, 1-1.5 GB available for user | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g | Micro USB 12 MB/s | ? | No | 1000 mAh, 3.7V, li-polymer, 8000 pages active reading | 176.4 mm (6.94 in) H 122.6 mm (4.83 in) W 9.7 mm (0.38 in) D |
175 g (6.2 oz) | white or dark grey | plastic |
| PocketBook Pro 612 | ? | 6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W | Yes | ? | Linux 2.6.28 | 533 MHz ARM Samsung | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 | Micro USB | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1530 mAh, li-polymer | 182 mm (7.2 in) H 138 mm (5.4 in) W 10.6 mm (0.42 in) D |
255 g (9.0 oz) | white, dark grey | plastic and metal |
| PocketBook IQ 701 | ? | 7-inch TFT LCD, 600x800, 143 dpi, color | Yes | ? | Android 2.0 upgrade to 2.1.1 | 800 MHz Samsung S3C6410, ARM 11 | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | SDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g/n | Mini USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1600 mAh, li-polymer | 192 mm (7.6 in) H 144 mm (5.7 in) W 14 mm (0.55 in) D |
516 grams (18.2 oz) | white, red, or blue | aluminum frame, plastic shell |
| PocketBook Pro 902 | ? | 9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&W | No | ? | Linux 2.6.28 | 533 MHz ARM Samsung | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 | Micro USB | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1530 mAh, li-polymer | 263 mm (10.4 in) H 192 mm (7.6 in) W 11.5 mm (0.45 in) D |
530 g (19 oz) | white or dark grey | plastic and metal |
| PocketBook Pro 903 available in Germany and some other countries |
? | 9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&W | Yes | ? | Linux 2.6.28 | 533 MHz ARM Samsung | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellular | Micro USB | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1530 mAh, li-polymer | 263 mm (10.4 in) H 192 mm (7.6 in) W 11.5 mm (0.45 in) D |
581 g (20.5 oz) | dark silver | plastic and metal |
| PocketBook Pro 912 available in Germany and some other countries |
? | 9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&W | Yes | ? | Linux 2.6.28 | 533 MHz ARM Samsung | RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GB | microSDHC up to 32 GB | 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellular | Micro USB | 3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakers | Yes | 1530 mAh, li-polymer | 263 mm (10.4 in) H 192 mm (7.6 in) W 11.5 mm (0.45 in) D |
565 g (19.9 oz) | white, dark grey | plastic and metal |
- PocketBook 360 Plus
According to reports this model is twice as fast as PocketBook 360, as is suggested by specification of faster CPU, RAM, and screen. The PocketBook 360 was one of the fastest e-readers on the market in 2010.[10] This reader is notable for the novelty to the E Ink market, an ability to play 3D games like Doom 2.[11][12] Other differences include better materials.
[edit] Discontinued models
[edit] See also
- E-book
- Comparison of e-book readers
- Comparison of Android devices: e-readers
- Comparison of tablet computers
- Tablet computer
[edit] References
- ^ "Russia's e-book boom is a page-turner", The Daily Telegraph, February 25, 2011, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/russianow/technology/8345760/Russias-e-book-boom-is-a-page-turner.html
- ^ "Hands on review of the Pocketbook PRO 902 9.7 inch e-Reader", Good E-Reader, January 03, 2011, http://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/hands-on-review-of-the-pocketbook-pro-902-9-7-inch-e-reader/, retrieved January 5, 2011
- ^ Khan, Obaiduzzaman (BillyOzks) (August 22, 2010), "Pocketbook e-reader with Android", TheTechJournal, http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/tablet/pocketbook-e-reader-with-android.xhtml, retrieved March 1, 2011
- ^ Cunningham, Dave (November 19, 2010), "ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries Bundled with PocketBook E-Readers", OCR World, http://www.ocrworld.com/software/4-news/327-abbyy-lingvo-dictionaries-bundled-with-pocketbook-e-readers.html, retrieved January 5, 2011
- ^ Hollister, Sean (November 24, 2010), "Pocketbook spills the transflective colored beans, announces Mirasol e-reader for CES this year", Engadget (AOL Inc.), http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/pocketbook-spills-the-transflective-colored-beans-announces-mir, "...PocketBook...the first to support text-to-speech in 24 languages"
- ^ "PocketBook IQ". PocketBook International S.A. http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/products/pocketbook-iq#specification. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ "PocketBook IQ Review". Best Ereaders. http://www.best-ereaders.com/2010/12/20/pocketbook-iq-review/. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
- ^ Coredump-EE (2011-01-15). "PocketBook IQ Firmware Repack". MobileRead.com. http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116736. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
- ^ Heater, Brian (September 3, 2011), "Pocketbook A10 hands-on (video)", Engadget (AOL Inc.), http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/03/pocketbook-a10-hands-on-video/
- ^ Chris, Davies (March 15, 2010), "Pocketbook 360° reviewed: fastest ereader around", SlashGear, http://www.slashgear.com/pocketbook-360%C2%B0-reviewed-fastest-ereader-around-1577593/
- ^ Melanson, Donald (April 8, 2011), "Doom 2 gets ported to PocketBook 360 Plus e-reader (video)", Engadget (AOL Inc.), http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/doom-2-gets-ported-to-pocketbook-360-plus-e-reader-video/
- ^ Khan, Obaiduzzaman (BillyOzks) (April 10, 2011), "Doom 2 On PocketBook 360", TheTechJournal.com, http://thetechjournal.com/electronics/gaming-electronics/doom-2-on-pocketbook-360.xhtml
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