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PocketBook International

PocketBook International S.A.
TypePrivate
IndustryConsumer electronics
Online distribution
Founded2007
Founder(s)Ihor Popov
Oleh Naumenko
HeadquartersKyiv, Ukraine
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleIhor Popov (president)
Oleh Naumenko (vice-president)
Oleh Denysyuk (CEO)
ProductsE-book readers with LCD or E Ink displays, running Android or Linux
RevenueIncrease $ 151 million (2010)[1]
Employees200 (Sept. 2011)
Websitewww.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 Kyiv, 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 when it comes to the number 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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History

In September 2011, PocketBook Int has rented new factory at Foxconn with annual production capacity of 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. In 2012 PB has closed one store in Kharkiv and is "reconsidering its retail policy."

Overview

All current devices may be charged from wall outlet but the company includes a wall charger only for LCD models. Devices may also be charged via the included USB cable.

Supported file formats

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]

TFT LCD models

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]

PocketBook A 10"

PocketBook A 10”

PocketBook A 10" (a tablet computer) 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.

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.

Comparison table

ModelRelease dateDisplayTouch panelTouch-sensitive keysOperating systemCPU (speed, type)Memory internalMemory external slotConnectivity wirelessConnectivity wiredAudio outputAccelerometer gyroscopeBatterySizeWeightColorCasing material
PocketBook A 10"2011; 2 years ago (2011) ?10’’ capacitive multi-touch TFT LCD, 1024x768 рx, 262,000 colors, glass ?NoAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread1 GHz ARM Texas Instruments TI OMAP 3621RAM 512 MB, flash 4 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, optional 3G cellularMicro USB 12 MB/s3.5 mm, built-in 2 x 0.5 WtYes6600 mAh 3.7V li-polymer, 6 hours video per charge244 mm (9.6 in) H
207 mm (8.1 in) W
15 mm (0.59 in) D		670 grams (24 oz)white and blacksoft-touch plastic, metal reinforcing
PocketBook 3602009; 4 years ago (2009) ?5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&WNo?Linux400 MHz ARM11 Samsung S3C2440 AL-40RAM 64 MB, flash 1,024 MB, 0.5 GB available for usermicroSDHC up to 32 GBWi-Fi 802.11 b/gMini USBNo, thus audio files are unsupportedYes1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns140 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 coverblack, ivoryplastic
PocketBook 360 Plus2010; 3 years ago (2010) ?5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&WNo?Linux533 MHz ARM11 Freescale i.MX35RAM 128 MB, flash 2,048 MB, 1.5 GB available for usermicroSDHC up to 32 GBWi-Fi 802.11 b/gMini USBNo, thus audio files are unsupportedYes1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns140 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 covernavy blueplastic
PocketBook 360 Plus New2012; 11 months ago (2012) ?5-inch E Ink, 600x800, 200 dpi, B&WNo?Linux800 MHz ARM11 Freescale i.MX35 (??)RAM 128 MB, flash 2,048 MB, 1.5 GB available for usermicroSDHC up to 32 GBWi-Fi 802.11 b/gMini USBNo, thus audio files are unsupportedYes1000 mAh li-polymer, 8000 page turns140 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 coverdark grayplastic
PocketBook Pro 602 ?6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&WNo?Linux 2.6.28533 MHz ARM SamsungRAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1Micro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1530 mAh, li-polymer182 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 greyplastic and metal
PocketBook Pro 603
available in Germany and some other countries		 ?6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&WYes?Linux 2.6.28533 MHz ARM SamsungRAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellularMicro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1530 mAh, li-polymer182 mm (7.2 in) H
138 mm (5.4 in) W
10.6 mm (0.42 in) D		280 g (9.9 oz)dark silverplastic and metal
PocketBook 611 Basic2012
budget model		6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&WNo?Linux 2.6.35 armv7l800 MHz ARM FreescaleRAM 128 MB, flash 2 GB, 1-1.5 GB available for usermicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/gMicro USB 12 MB/s?No1000 mAh, 3.7V, li-polymer, 8000 pages active reading176.4 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 greyplastic
PocketBook Pro 612 ?6-inch E Ink, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&WYes?Linux 2.6.28533 MHz ARM SamsungRAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1Micro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1530 mAh, li-polymer182 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 greyplastic and metal
PocketBook Touch (Pro_622)March 20126-inch E Ink pearl, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&WYesNoLinux 2.6.35 armv7l800 MHz Cortex-A8 Freescale i.MX50RAM 128 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g/nMicro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1100 mAh, li-polymer, 8000 pages175 mm (6.9 in) H
114.5 mm (4.51 in) W
9.5 mm (0.37 in) D		195 g (6.9 oz)white, dark greyplastic
PocketBook IQ 701 ?7-inch TFT LCD, 600x800, 143 dpi, colorYes ?Android 2.0 upgrade to 2.1.1800 MHz Samsung S3C6410, ARM 11RAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g/nMini USB 2.03.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1600 mAh, li-polymer192 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 bluealuminum frame, plastic shell
PocketBook Pro 902 ?9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&WNo?Linux 2.6.28533 MHz ARM SamsungRAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1Micro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1530 mAh, li-polymer263 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 greyplastic and metal
PocketBook Pro 903
available in Germany and some other countries		 ?9.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&WYes?Linux 2.6.28533 MHz ARM SamsungRAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G cellularMicro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1530 mAh, li-polymer263 mm (10.4 in) H
192 mm (7.6 in) W
11.5 mm (0.45 in) D		581 g (20.5 oz)dark silverplastic and metal
PocketBook Pro 912[10]
available in Germany and some other countries		Autumn 20119.7-inch E Ink, 825x1200, 150 dpi, B&WYes?Linux 2.6.28533 MHz ARM SamsungRAM 256 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GB802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1Micro USB3.5 mm stereo TRS connector, 2 speakersYes1530 mAh, li-polymer263 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 greyplastic and metal
PocketBook Basic NewAutumn 20126" E Ink® Vizplex, 600x800, 166 dpi, B&W (16 levels of grey)NoNoLinux OS800 MHz FreescaleRAM 128 MB, flash 2 GBmicroSDHC up to 32 GBNoMicro USB 12 MB/sNoYes1000 mAh 3.7V li-polymer176.4 mm (6.94 in) H
122.6 mm (4.83 in) W
9.7 mm (0.38 in) D		180 grams (6.3 oz)white and dark greysoft-touch plastic
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.[11] This reader is notable for the novelty to the E Ink market, an ability to play 3D games like Doom 2.[12][13] Other differences include better materials.

Discontinued models

PocketBook 360

301+, 302, and 360

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Hands on review of the Pocketbook PRO 902 9.7 inch e-Reader", Good E-Reader, January 03, 2011, http://goodereader.com/blog/electroni c-readers/hands-on-review-of-the-pock etbook-pro-902-9-7-inch-e-reader/, retrieved January 5, 2011
  3. ^ Khan, Obaiduzzaman (BillyOzks) (August 22, 2010), "Pocketbook e-reader with Android", TheTechJournal, http://thetechjournal.com/electronics /tablet/pocketbook-e-reader-with-andr oid.xhtml, retrieved March 1, 2011
  4. ^ Cunningham, Dave (November 19, 2010), "ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries Bundled with PocketBook E-Readers", OCR World, http://www.ocrworld.com/software/4-ne ws/327-abbyy-lingvo-dictionaries-bund led-with-pocketbook-e-readers.html, retrieved January 5, 2011
  5. ^ 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/po cketbook-spills-the-transflective-col ored-beans-announces-mir, "...PocketBook...the first to support text-to-speech in 24 languages"
  6. ^ "PocketBook IQ". PocketBook International S.A. http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/prod ucts/pocketbook-iq#specification. Retrieved 2012-01-13.
  7. ^ "PocketBook IQ Review". Best Ereaders. http://www.best-ereaders.com/2010/12/ 20/pocketbook-iq-review/. Retrieved 2011-02-27.
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  9. ^ Heater, Brian (September 3, 2011), "Pocketbook A10 hands-on (video)", Engadget (AOL Inc.), http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/03/po cketbook-a10-hands-on-video/
  10. ^ http://www.pocketbook-int.com/us/prod ucts/pocketbook-912
  11. ^ Chris, Davies (March 15, 2010), "Pocketbook 360° reviewed: fastest ereader around", SlashGear, http://www.slashgear.com/pocketbook-3 60%C2%B0-reviewed-fastest-ereader-aro und-1577593/
  12. ^ 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/do om-2-gets-ported-to-pocketbook-360-pl us-e-reader-video/
  13. ^ Khan, Obaiduzzaman (BillyOzks) (April 10, 2011), "Doom 2 On PocketBook 360", TheTechJournal.com, http://thetechjournal.com/electronics /gaming-electronics/doom-2-on-pocketb ook-360.xhtml

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