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Pocketbook InkPad Color 3 review

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The Pocketbook InkPad Color 3 currently has an Informr score of 7.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 2 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
7.8"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7.8"
Yes
Backlight
Backlight
Yes
32 GB
Storage
Storage
32 GB
No
3G
3G
No
30 hours
Reading Time

What the Critics Are Saying...

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The colorful screen and the powerful battery make the InkPad Color 3 a good e-reader. However, it lacks the flexibility of a device with Android.

- Florian Schmitt, Notebookcheck
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Pocketbook released the Inkpad 2 Color earlier this year, and it only had a Kaleido 2 display that was capable of 100 PPI for colour content, six months later, they released the InkPad Color 3 with a Kaleido 3 display, which has 150 PPI for colour. This might not sound like a massive upgrade, but it...

- Michael Kozlowski, Good E-Reader

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Screen Size
7.8"

The Pocketbook InkPad Color 3's screen size is 7.8 inches with 702 x 936 pixels resolution.
Backlight
Yes

There is a built-in backlight for reading in the dark.
Storage
32 GB

Internal memory is 32 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.
3G
No

This model has no 3G wireless capabilities.
Reading Time
30 hours

The e-reader is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 2900 mAh battery. Battery life is rated for up to 30 hours reading time according to PocketBook's.

Pocketbook InkPad Color 3 Specs

Overview
Release Date October 19, 2023
Regions Available USA
Networks
SIM
Operating System Linux 4.9.56

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Processor Unknown Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Internal Storage 32 GB
RAM 1 GB
ROM
TTY/TDD
SAR Body: 0.735 W/kg
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Manual, Data Cable
Power & battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 2900 mAh
Removable Battery
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Reading Time Up to 30 hours
Standby Time Up to 30 days
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Stormy Sea
Dimensions [H x W x D] 13.4 x 18.95 x 0.795 cm (5.3 x 7.5 x 0.3 in)
Weight 270 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Water Resistant
Rugged design
IP Rating IP X8
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology E-ink
Colors 4k
Resolution 702 x 936 pixels
Pixel Density 150 pixels
Size 7.8 inches
Sensors Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Backlit Illumination
Zoom / Magnification
Screen Orientation Lock
Multi-Touch
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating
Anti Glare
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen
Sleep / Wake Key
Home Key
Page Turn Key
Physical keyboard
Text-to-Speech
Screen Reader
Keypad/Screen Lock
External Volume Control
Fingerprint Sensor
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support
Infrared
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Encryption
Memory Expansion Slot
PC Synchronization
Audio / Video
Audio Playback
Audio Formats MP3, M4A, OGG
Video Playback
Streaming Video
External Speakers
Headset Jack
Vibration Alert
Content Formats Supported
Content Formats Supported AZW, AZW3, CBR, CBZ, DOC, DOCX, EPUB, HTML, JPEG, MOBI, PDF, PNG, RTF, TIFF, TXT
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