InkPad 4

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InkPad 4

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Inkpad 4 - not happy

I own a InkPad 4 and honestly I love it, but the main reason I bought it was because I knew I’d be using Koreader on it. Like you, I feel the same about the built-in reading software, it’s quite sluggish. So yeah, I’d definitely recommend Koreader. The really nice thing about using it on a Pocketboo

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Raoul44 in r/pocketbook

April 1, 2026 1:25 PM

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I need a 7-8" BW ereader with buttons. Suggestions?

I have the Era & the 8" Carta 1200 PocketBook InkPad 4. Both are decent devices, the screen on both is fine. The Era now is my most favourite device, but I still use my InkPad 4 for manga (bigger screen). I said fine because I could in the past compare my InkPad 4 to a Carta 1300 sunken screen Kobo

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azoth980 in r/ereader

February 25, 2026 9:25 AM

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How slow is a PB?

Thousands and thousands of people don't have problems with their PocketBooks. What you are reading are posts from singular people who complain that PocketBooks are not as snappy as their phones. But I also have to tell you that they are not the fastest devices out there, I e.g. have also a Kobo Clar

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azoth980 in r/PocketBookofficial

August 13, 2025 10:52 AM

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Spoilt for choice: PocketBook Verse Pro (BW) vs PocketBook Era (BW)

I never touched a Kindle and won't likely ever, so I can't tell you anything objectively comparison-wise. I have an InkPad 4 (same screen as the Era, so Carta 1200 and a flush glass front) and had a PocketBook Verse (Carta 1000; while the standard Verse only has 212ppi, the Pro also has 300ppi like

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azoth980 in r/ereader

September 18, 2025 10:07 AM

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Undecided about buying a Verse Pro

You can only answer this for yourself. Verse Pro indeed has an older screen tech, so the contrast is lower compared to the Kobo Clara BW. But you (likely) don't have a Kobo Clara BW, so against what will you compare it without also having a Kobo Clara BW? You can only decide for yourself how importa

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azoth980 in r/ereader

April 13, 2026 9:36 AM

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I absolutely love the integration of Koreader with Pocketbook.

I currently own the InkPad 4. Before that, I had the Libra H2O and the Libra 2, but I wanted an 8" reader again. I had previously owned the InkPad 3 and had very good memories of it, so I decided to buy the InkPad 4. It’s pretty great. While it’s probably not as snappy as a new Kindle's, it doesn’t

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Raoul44 in r/koreader

February 16, 2026 7:31 PM

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People with experience with both Kobo Clara BW and Pocketbook Verse Pro, which do you prefer?

I guess PocketBooks are overall slower than Kobos (at least my Kobo Clara BW compared to my InkPad 4), but honestly I 100% prefer the PocketBook OS (more possibilities to customise your device, homescreen looks nicer and other more or less minor stuff). My InkPad 4 boots twice as fast as my Kobo Cla

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azoth980 in r/ereader

October 6, 2025 9:45 AM

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E-reader recommendations

Consider also PocketBook Era or InkPad 4. They allow uploading books using USB and File Explorer, or with internet options. They are a bit slow though.

radiells in r/ereader

December 7, 2025 12:47 PM

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Stuck deciding between the Kobo Clara BW and the PocketBook Verse Pro

I had the same doubt when I was searching for a 6". Unlike some comments here, after trying I found the PB hardware much better (lovely built, great shape, weight, buttons). After having two Kobo Clara BW crashing on me... and because I already owned a PocketBook InkPad 4 (7.8") that I love to piece

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Vellmar in r/ereader

January 24, 2026 1:31 PM

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Good Deal? - $200 (Like New) PocketBook InkPad 4

I don't know what to say. I have it and really like it, but I also prefer the PocketBook OS over the Kobo OS (which could be different for you). Without any more detailed questions, the InkPad 4 has a glass front instead of a plastic front (slightly more reflections than a device with plastic front)

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azoth980 in r/ereader

November 19, 2025 10:53 AM

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