Pocketbook

PocketBook is a brand of electronic reading devices produced by PocketBook International, a European company focused on digital reading hardware. The line includes e-readers and tablets designed for reading ebooks, comics, and documents. The devices are sold worldwide through retailers and online shops.

Design and hardware: Most devices use E Ink displays (with touch and optional front-light) and have physical buttons on some models. They typically offer Wi-Fi, USB connectivity, and microSD expansion; Bluetooth is supported on many models; audio playback and text-to-speech are common features.

Formats and features: PocketBook devices support a wide range of ebook and document formats, including EPUB, PDF, DJVU, FB2, MOBI, TXT, RTF, HTML, and CBR/CBZ for comics. They include tools such as reflow for PDFs, full-text search, dictionary support, and page layout options. Some models support audio playback with built-in speakers or Bluetooth headphones.

Software and services: PocketBook OS is a Linux-based firmware with library management, annotation, and cloud features. PocketBook Cloud enables synchronization of books and bookmarks between devices, and there are PocketBook Reader apps for iOS and Android to access the user's library.

Market and reception: PocketBook devices are positioned as versatile open-format readers in competition with other e-readers. They are praised for format support and offline reading; critiques often focus on user interface and ecosystem limitations compared with major platforms.