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PocketBook 615

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A low-cost representative of the kind of electronic books, ranked among the niche of affordable "readers" with built-in backlight. There is nothing superfluous in the model that could distract from the process of reading books — no support for playing audiobooks, no Wi-Fi module, or even a touch screen. Management of all PocketBook 615 functions, as well as navigation through the reader's menu, is carried out using a five-way joystick on the front panel. The 6-inch display of the device is based on the eye-friendly E Ink Pearl HD matrix with a resolution of 1024x758 pixels. The letters on it are sharp and pleasing to the eye. The book easily "digests" a lot of common file formats, including Amazon's proprietary MOBI extension. You can store a huge personal library in the reader'...;s memory, and if the free space in the built-in 8 GB drive starts to run out, you can call a microSD flash drive (with a maximum capacity of up to 32 GB) to help expand the memory.
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PocketBook 615
Display:6 ", 1024x758 px
Technology:E-Ink
OS:Linux
Memory size:8 GB, RAM 256 MB
Body:plastic, 180 g

A low-cost representative of the kind of electronic books, ranked among the niche of affordable "readers" with built-in backlight. There is nothing superfluous in the model that could distract from the process of reading books — no support for playing audiobooks, no Wi-Fi module, or even a touch screen. Management of all PocketBook 615 functions, as well as navigation through the reader's menu, is carried out using a five-way joystick on the front panel.

The 6-inch display of the device is based on the eye-friendly E Ink Pearl HD matrix with a resolution of 1024x758 pixels. The letters on it are sharp and pleasing to the eye. The book easily "digests" a lot of common file formats, including Amazon's proprietary MOBI extension. You can store a huge personal library in the reader's memory, and if the free space in the built-in 8 GB drive starts to run out, you can call a microSD flash drive (with a maximum capacity of up to 32 GB) to help expand the memory.

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Compact and handy

The PocketBook 6-inch e-reader is very popular among buyers. It lacks support for voice reading and Wi-Fi, has the usual push-button control, but does an excellent job with its main function.

"Reader" PocketBook 615 is made in a classic design with a rounded bottom edge. It is brown on the front and black on the back. The 5-position control joystick is complemented by a switchable green indication. The power button, memory card slot and microUSB connector (for data transfer and charging) are located on the bottom.

The device is compact, weighing 180 grams, which is lighter than most books and textbooks.

Safety backlit screen

PocketBook 615 received a 6-inch paper-like screen with an eye-friendly eINK Pearl HD matrix. It provides a clear and legible picture, visually pleasing display of letters and other symbols.

The advantage of the model is the uniform illumination of the screen. It allows you to read at any level of lighting, does not tyre your eyes even when the room is completely dark. The backlight can be turned off, for example, in order to save energy: the reader works autonomously with it for up to 2 weeks, and without it for up to a month.

The product is quite fragile and can suffer from falling, strong pressure on the screen, mechanical damage. To reduce these risks, you should consider buying a cover for your e-reader.

Lots of memory, all formats, additional features

"Reader" is equipped with 8 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded by microSD for another 32 GB. The model supports 18 popular text file formats, including PDF, DOC, TXT, EPUB, DJVU, MOBI, etc. Additionally, PocketBook 615 has a calculator and dictionaries (English-Russian and German-Russian), which can be useful in your studies. And for entertainment, there are built-in games (snake, scarf, sudoku and chess).

Great choice for study

Simplicity and eye safety make the e-book an equally good choice for both the student and the elderly. Parents can consider PocketBook 615 as a valuable gift if they want to instill in their children a love of reading and improve their academic performance. In addition, the lack of numerous multimedia features typical of tablets will help you focus on a useful activity.

Note that the PocketBook 615 version with the Plus prefix is also available for sale today. It features an eINK Carta HD screen, is 10 grams lighter and is also available in beige.