PocketBook 360 Review

Posted by Artash Arakelyan On February - 9 - 2010

pocketbook 360Pocket produced the first mass-market, pocket-sized paperback books in America in early 1939 and revolutionized the publishing industry. Pocket is still known for publishing books on management skills, self-development, customer care, and all aspects of business and management. There are over 100 different titles of e-books to choose from the Pocket list which are ideal for continuing professional development.

The newest in the PocketBook line the PocketBook 360 is a 5 inch e-book reader with a terrific ergonomic design featuring the newest processor and Vizplex display for faster page turns and more enjoyable reading. Also known as 360 Degree Feedback, it is one of the most powerful experiences a person can have in the workplace, according to Tony Peacock the author of the 360 Degree Feedback Pocketbook.

The PocketBook 360 model uses a 5’’ third generation Vizplex electronic display with G-sensor, allowing automatic orientation of pages in portrait or landscape mode. Smaller than the 6-inch standard for most eReaders it has nonetheless a resolution of 600×800 and is capable of displaying up to 8 shades of gray. Controls placed on the side of the unit combined with a position sensor allow for holding and control in either hand or in landscape mode.

The 360 Degree PB is running on a Samsung S3C2440 AL-40 processor with 400MHz, and Linux operating system. The battery is powered by Li-Polymer (1000 mAh) which lasts without being recharged up to 8000 page turnings. The eReader is equipped with 4MB of RAM expandable to 32GB. The PocketBook 360 comes with 512MB internal memory which can be supported a microSD slot up to 2 GB. For connectivity the PocketBook 360 has no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular 3G connectivity– you’re stuck with the USB cord.

Communication possibilities include the availability of Mini-USB port, there is a slot for microSD, microSDHC memory card. When connected to PC this particular device is recognized as a USB-device, which allows easy transfers of electronic books to the device. The PocketBook 360 can read FB2, TXT, PDF, RTF, HTML, PRC, CHM, DJVU, DOC, EPUB and TCR formats and supports JPG, BMP, PNG and TIF image formats. The languages on the book are German, English, Belorussian, Ukrainian, Russian, and Hebrew. The main page is available a list of the last 2 open books, a larger list can cause short-term pressing the power button.

Of the additional functions of PocketBook the 360 Degree features a set of mini-games, the possibility of reading a computer preloaded with RSS feeds, calendar and notes. Five games are included in the package: Sudoku, Chess, Solitair and Ship Battle. The PocketBook 360 offers also users to download English-Russian dictionary along with other dictionaries from the developer’s site.

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The PB e-book measures 6.6 inch x 5.5 inch x 0.39 inch and weights just 150 grams. The design of the case and layout of the controls the PB360 was produced exclusively for the PocketBook Company and comes in color black or ivory color.  This stylish 360 Degree can be a great choice for e-book readers and also for PB fans.

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One Response to “PocketBook 360 Review”

  1. Piyush Goel says:

    Hello,

    If the manufacturer of these ebookreaders can contact us urgently, we are interested in bulk buyng and selling in India and worldwide. WE have a strategic plan for volume selling.

    Thanks

    Piyush

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