r/PocketBookofficial

Hi everyone,

I just got my first Pocketbook eReader, the Pocketbook ERA Lite, and I have few question.

I've already confirmed that both Dropbox and Send to Pocketbook are working properly.

I thought the Pocketbook Cloud would work the same way Dropbox does.

I have the app working with a bunch of sideloaded DRM-free ePubs, but they are not syncing with the eReader.

What am I doing wrong?

Is there also a way to show the book cover while the eReader is off or on sleep?

I'm curious if anyone else has to re-sign into their library every time they use the device (daily). I have this issue on 3 different pocketbook devices. Once the device has been restarted the card is still visible but tells me I need to log in again, very tedious. I have called my library and they say everything is ok on their end, no renewal needed or late fees.

Hey hey!

Is there anybody who bought the Era Lite already and could give a review and maybe show some pictures about so far? I might buy the Pocketbook Era Lite but as far as I know there are no stores in the Netherlands selling Pocketbook, no show model either. So I will have to buy from the German website directly. I'm mostly curious about how crisp the screen is and how the software is working so far. Yes I know there is information on their website, I just would like to hear from someone even while everybody's experience is different.

Thankss

It was only 187 euros with included case from the German website plus free shipping - I was surprised. And my old Kindle Oasis broke today, so it was a the perfect timing. It will be my first Pocketbook but based on all the reviews I read today about the company I hope it will be able to be a good replacement for the coming years.

The last time I checked a PB e-reader:
**when putting the device to sleep, the screen would just freeze on the current page with a logo/overlay on top
**when powering off the device, the book cover would be displayed

Has anything changed in recent firmware updates so that the device can show the book cover and reading progress while in sleep mode?

I really like the PB OS, but for some reason I love this Kobo feature a lot.

First of all apologies if this reddit isn't for the smartphone app.

I can open .docx files in the file browser. But when I try to add books to a collection the .docx books don't show up.

I’m curious what pushed people here toward PocketBook instead of Kindle, Kobo, Boox, etc. Was it the file format support, physical buttons, screen quality, library flexibility, pricing, or something else?

For anyone who switched from another ereader, what has been better or worse so far?

Hi, I was few clicks away from buying just Era (bw) and now they announced Lite version, that some people already have. I see it's just splashproof (totally not important for me), that it doesn't have speakers (I don't think that's important for me either), nad then some people mention something about the top glass? This one I don't get

Anyway, there are many eshops in EU where I can get just Era (bw) for 180-220€ or I can soon get Era Lite for 199€+

Now I have no idea which one to choose, it's a piece of technology so I feel weird about buying 4 years old model (new from an eshop) on the other hand the new model Lite has basically nothing new about it, right?

(I'm a very easygoing person with ereaders as my current device is ​Kindle Touch 2012 that I don't use much)

PocketBook Era Lite: sleek, portable, and ready to follow your pace

For current PocketBook users, what would you like to see improved in future devices or software updates? Faster page turns, better cloud sync, smoother store/library integration, stronger note-taking, more responsive touchscreens, better lighting, or something else?

Curious what the community thinks PocketBook does well already and where it still has room to grow.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to choose my first e-reader mainly for reading manga (I already bought xteink 4 and I love e-ink), and I’m currently comparing these models:

• Kobo Libra Colour
• Kobo Clara BW
• Kobo Clara Colour
• PocketBook Era Color

My main use case would be manga (since xteink is a bit too small), with some regular book reading on the side. I’m looking for something portable and comfortable enough to use on a stand/support, almost like how I would use a phone or small tablet while reading hands-free.

One thing I’m unsure about is whether any of these devices work well with magnetic stands or MagSafe-like accessories. I assume they don’t have built-in MagSafe, but I’d be open to using a magnetic sticker/ring, case, or stand if that works safely and doesn’t affect the device.

My main priorities are:

1. Comfortable manga reading
2. Good screen quality and contrast
3. Portability
4. Physical comfort when using it on a stand
5. Good support for manga files such as CBZ/CBR
6. Long-term reliability and software experience

The dilemma is that I have a €90 voucher for El Corte Inglés, and they sell the PocketBook Era Color (they only sell pocketbook). That means the PocketBook would effectively cost me much less out of pocket than usual. However, I’m not sure if the screen quality, software, and overall experience are better or worse than going with a Kobo.

From what I understand, the Kobo Clara BW should have the sharpest/cleanest black-and-white screen because it uses Carta 1300, while the colour models use Kaleido 3, which may look slightly darker or grainier due to the colour layer. But for manga, I’m wondering if the larger 7-inch screen of the Kobo Libra Colour or PocketBook Era Color matters more than the cleaner 6-inch BW screen.

For people who have used these devices, especially for manga:

• Is 6 inches too small for manga?
• Is the PocketBook Era Color screen noticeably worse/better than the Kobo Libra Colour?
• Is the Kobo Clara BW better enough in contrast to compensate for the smaller screen and lack of colour?
• How good is the PocketBook Era Color for CBZ/CBR manga?
• Would you choose the PocketBook Era Color if you had a €90 discount, or would you still go for a Kobo?
• Has anyone used any of these with a magnetic stand, adhesive ring, or hands-free reading setup?

Right now I’m leaning toward the PocketBook Era Color because of the discount and the 7-inch screen, but I’m worried about whether the Kobo experience is more polished.

Thanks!

I’ve been playing around with the settings and feel like there are probably a few useful features I’m missing. What settings, display tweaks, gestures, app preferences, or reading habits made your PocketBook feel much better?

Would also be interested in any battery-saving tips or library organization tricks.

For people who have owned or tested multiple PocketBook models, which one do you think offers the best overall value? I’m thinking in terms of screen quality, speed, build quality, battery life, note-taking, audiobook support, and general daily reading. Would you still buy the same model again?

I mostly hear about ereaders for EPUBs, but I’m curious how PocketBook performs with heavier content like PDFs, manga, comics, technical books, and large files.

Does performance depend heavily on the model, or are most PocketBook devices pretty solid for this kind of use?

Any way to get replacement tips for the Stylus 2 that came with the Inkpad One? Most similar I could find are the Boox Stylus tips but they look a little different and are probably not going to work.

hello friends! been wanting to get an e-reader, but can’t decide between boox go 7, boox go 7 colour and pocketbook era colour

i’ve seen quite a few reviews around talking about boox’s privacy issues, also some things about their excessive yellow tint to the go 7 colour which kinda messes up the colours a lot

i really like the pocketbook era colour, considering it’s safety and vibrant colours, but i can’t freely use webtoon or tapas and i read a lot more webtoons/mangas as compared to novels, so i would love to be able to read the webtoons on their own sites…

for boox users, what do you guys do to ensure your privacy as much as possible? and were you able to adjust your screen settings to fit what you like/make the colours less warm? is it more worth to just get book go 7 and read all my webtoons and manga in black and white?

for pocketbook era colour users who read webtoon/mangas (are u guys out there), how do you get your books onto your device?

please let me know what you guys think! all advice are welcome and much appreciated 🙏

I’ve had two pocketbook devices: Pocketbook Basic 4, and the Pocketbook Verse.

I loved the former device a lot. The performance and screen was great, but it was a model with no WiFi or touch so I wanted to upgrade to something more convenient. I upgraded to the Verse and I was really disappointed in my experience. The screen somehow looked worse/more murky, and the device was so slow and frequently crashed, it was almost unusable. The buttons felt horrible and one of my page turn buttons was more loose out of the box, I had no faith in their longevity which was concerning. I know a downside of Pocketbook is the large withdrawal of battery in sleep mode so with my Basic I had made a habit of powering off between use, but on the Verse this wasn’t feasible because of the flimsy power button at the front and how long it took to wake.

I thought about switching to Kobo or Kindle but they are more limited and they suck to use for European libraries. I’m wondering if the issues I observed with the Verse are normal/common or if I got a dud. Would you recommend another Pocketbook device?

Never used a PB before. Anything in setting it up that you’d suggest?