When I posted the video review for the PocketBook Era Lite, I kind of glossed over the faster dictionary and highlighting modes, so I put together another video showing how those work. There are two ways to add highlights and two ways to use the dictionary on PocketBook ereaders. The standard way where you long-press […]
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PocketBook Era Lite Review – 7″ eReader with Carta 1300 Screen
Review Date: August 2026 – Review unit purchased from Amazon Overview The Pocketbook Era Lite was released in May of 2026, and it’s being marketed as a device with a “premium design” at an “affordable price”. It’s a lot like the original Pocketbook Era that came out in 2022, minus the flush front layer that […]
Libby on PocketBook eReaders is Poorly Implemented
I decided to test out the Libby “app” on the PocketBook Era Lite today for borrowing ebooks from public libraries, and at first I thought it’s was going to be an upgrade over how Kobo handles library lending on their ereaders, but unfortunately there are some roadblocks that hamper the overall experience. Using the Libby […]
Pocketbook’s Included Font Types Suck – Here’s One That Looks Better
The Pocketbook Era Lite that I ordered from Amazon arrived yesterday, and I’ve been trying to get things setup how I like, and so far I’m pretty impressed with the device (the screen looks nice and clear), but there’s one thing that’s simply unacceptable for an E Ink device. The included font types are terrible. […]
PocketBook Era Lite Now Available to Order on Amazon for $199
Last month Pocketbook announced they would be releasing a new 7″ Era Lite ereader with a 300ppi black-and-white Carta 1300 E Ink screen, and now it’s available to purchase directly from PocketBook’s Amazon Store. The price is surprisingly reasonable at $199 with free shipping. That’s only $20 higher than the Libra 2 sold for 5 […]
New PocketBook Era Lite Getting Released with Built-in Libby App
Pocketbook is adding a new 7″ ereader to their product line called the Pocketbook Era Lite. It’s getting released later this month (May 2026), and it comes with Pocketbook’s new Libby App pre-installed for borrowing ebooks from public libraries. They claim the Era Lite has a premium design with an “affordable price”, although they haven’t […]
PocketBook eReaders On Sale, Including New InkPad One eNote
If you’re looking to buy a new ereader or eNote, several PocketBook devices are currently on sale from their official Amazon store. Update 5/5: Now they have coupon offers in addition to the sale prices on most models, so the prices are even lower than what’s listed below (in some cases $25 lower). I was […]
New 10.3″ PocketBook InkPad One Now Available to Order
Last month PocketBook announced a new 10.3″ ereader with a stylus called the InkPad One, and it’s now available to order from PocketBook’s Amazon store, and the price is surprisingly reasonable. The PocketBook InkPad One is selling for $359 with free shipping, making it one of the most affordable eNotes on the market, and between […]