PocketBook Verse Pro Red

Bought this ereader last week. One of the reasons was because it includes the ability to play audiobooks. But also the text-to-speech, so that it can read out any text file. While I used to enjoy reading a lot, this became less so. Various causes such as deteriorated vision, too dark environment, but also 'nice with a book on your lap'. With an ereader you have the option to adjust the font size and type and use the backlight of the device itself. No hassle with holding the book open, so you can comfortably hold the ereader in one hand. (Luxury issues perhaps, but whatever). Since I haven't had the eReader for very long, I can't say much about the battery consumption, but it seems like it will last a very long time without having to charge. What I think is a shame is that pocketbook offers (almost) no Dutch books through the pocketshop. All recommended books are in another (mainly English) language. You can hide the pocket shop on the home screen of the eReader. I find the WiFi very useful. In combination with a pocketbook pbsync account, you can easily send an ebook by email. The Bluetooth on it is used for wireless headphones. So it is not possible to use a 3mm jack, which I personally don't like. All in all, a nice device that I don't know everything about yet. But still enjoying reading again.

My wife wanted her PocketBook Touch HD3 back, so she started looking for her own compact e-reader. After comparing various popular e-readers, I ended up with PocketBook Verse Pro. As is often the case, the difference is in the details. Easily add e-books and you are not tied to a store. Nice compact and sturdy design with physical buttons so you don't have to touch the screen with your greasy (sunscreen) fingers all the time.

This reader has everything you need and more. You are not tied to the Kobo store if you want to play audio books. Synchronization is very simple (after logging in again in the cloud).