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PocketBook Basic Lux 4 E-Book Reader | 6ʺ Glare-Free & Eye-Friendly E-Ink Technology | Compact & Lightweight E-Reader | Frontlight | Touchscreen | Wi-Fi | Dictionaries | Micro-SD Slot
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Brand | PocketBook |
Model Name | Basic Lux 4 |
Display Technology | Electronic Ink |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Screen Size | 6 Inches |
Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
Display resolution | 758 × 1024 |
Included Components | E-reader, USB Type-C cable, quick start guide, warranty card |
Color | Black |
Supported File Format | TXT, PDF, FB2, PNG, EPUB, DOC, CBZ, JPEG, AZW |
About this item
- ✔️ GLARE-FREE & EYE-FRIENDLY: Thanks to the 6-inch touch screen with E-Ink Carta technology, you can enjoy an eye-friendly and comfortable reading experience anywhere at any time. The screen is as close to an ordinary paper as possible, so it does not glare in the sun and doesn’t tire your eyes.
- ✔️ READ IN ANY LIGHTING: Immerse yourself in the world of e-books anywhere and anytime, regardless of the lighting. Just turn on the frontlight of the Basic Lux 4 and read even in total darkness.
- ✔️ MANAGE & EXPAND YOUR LIBRARY: The E-Ink reader connects to Wi-Fi and cloud services to easily manage even large libraries by synchronizing books across devices (including smartphones via the PocketBook Reader app). With a memory card slot, the e-reader allows for easy expansion of the 8GB internal storage, creating an impressive library that can be accessed at any time.
- ✔️ UNLOCK A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES: Basic Lux 4 supports 25 formats including ACSM, AZW, CBZ, DJVU, DOC, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT, JPEG, and PNG. Additionally, there are 11 preloaded dictionaries and additional 42 free language combinations preloaded on the device to ensure more productive reading and learning.
- ✔️ PERFECT FOR TRAVELING: The compact e-book reader fits in any bag. Its clever blend of touchscreen and user-friendly buttons ensures a seamless reading experience. Weighing just 5.47 Ounces, the lightweight device is designed to accompany you on every adventure.
- ✔️ UP TO ONE MONTH WITHOUT RECHARGING: Enjoy unlimited reading with the energy-efficient Basic Lux 4! One full charge of the device provides up to one month of active reading.
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Visible screen diagonal
6" / 16 cm
Product Description
Technical Specifications of Basic Lux 4
Display type | E-Ink Carta Touchscreen |
Processor | Dual Core (2×1 GHz) |
Display size | 6” (15.24 cm) |
Frontlight | Yes |
RAM | 512 MB |
Internal storage | 8 GB |
E-book formats | ACSM, AZW, AZW3, CBR, CBZ, CHM, DJVU, DOC, DOCX, EPUB(DRM), EPUB, FB2, FB2.ZIP, HTM, HTML, MOBI, PDF (DRM), PDF, PRC, RTF, TXT |
Image formats | JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF |
Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4 GHz) |
USB socket | Micro USB |
microSD slot | Yes |
Cover sensor | Yes |
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Price
| $109.00$109.00 | $329.00$329.00 | $219.00$219.00 | $159.00$159.00 | — |
Dimensions
| 6.35 x 4.25 x 0.31 Inches | 5.28 x 7.46 x 0.31 Inches | 7.68 x 5.37 x 0.31 Inches | 4.25 x 6.14 x 0.30 Inches | 6.35 x 4.25 x 0.31 Inches |
Memory storage capacity
| 8 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Screen size
| 6 Inches | 7.8 Inches | 9.7 Inches | 6 Inches | 6 Inches |
Weight
| 5.47 Ounces | 9.5 Ounces | 13 Ounces | 6.6 Ounces | 5.5 Ounces |
Connectivity technology
| Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi |
Waterproof
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Text-to-Speech function
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Color screen
| ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
Built-in speakers
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Battery life | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
Touch Screen | 3.2 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
Easy to read | — | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — |
Sold By | POCKETBOOK INTERNATIONAL | Moming Store US | BlueProton | POCKETBOOK INTERNATIONAL | POCKETBOOK INTERNATIONAL | POCKETBOOK INTERNATIONAL |
display size | 6 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches | 9.7 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches |
display technology | Electronic Ink | Electronic Ink | — | Electronic Ink | Electronic Ink | Electronic Ink |
memory capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB | — | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
model name | Basic Lux 4 | Meebook M6 | — | — | Verse Pro | Verse Pro |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wireless | — | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
file format | AZW, PNG, CBZ, PDF, TXT, FB2, JPEG, DOC, EPUB | WAV, PNG, MOBI, FB2, DOC, HTML, EPUB, CBR, DOCX, PDF, CBZ, TXT, MP3, PRC, GIF, BMP, RTF | — | CBR, CBZ, PDF, FB2, JPEG, DOC, EPUB | EPUB | EPUB |
input interface | touch screen, buttons | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen, buttons | touch screen | touch screen |
native resolution | 758 × 1024 | 1404*1872 | 212 | — | 1072 × 1448 | 1072 × 1448 |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.28 x 0.91 x 8.78 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.8 ounces |
ASIN | B0CCNYKY6V |
Item model number | PB618-P-WW |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #54,844 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #85 in eBook Readers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 24, 2023 |
Manufacturer | PocketBook |
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This thing is as simple as it gets, there are some network features sure (that I'll likely never use because drag+drop from PC is easy) and for some reason I can play solitaire on it, but as far as adhering to the guiding principle of "do one thing well and nothing more" this is easily my pick of the modern selection of e-readers.
If pocketbook is listening, for the next generation of this model please copy the button style of the 4th generation kindle, two page turn buttons on the sides of the device, so it can be casually one-handed in either hand while keeping easy access to page turning buttons. It was the perfect button layout and we need to bring it back.
Also, it's weird that a 2023 device charges through micro-USB, but since these things need to be charged like once a month at most I can't bring myself to care too much.
Then..
It fell literally about 12 inches of the corner of my bed and the screen broke, even with the 29$ so called 'protective' case. While I understand these things do need to be handled with care, but to break from a simple fall of a foot, all while clad in a protective case?! That's not reasonable. PocketBooks warrant page indicates that I'm not qualified for replacement, so I called a local repair person, they said it would cost 70$ to replace the screen, and that I should probably just buy a new one.
Idk about PocketBooks other products, but this particular e-reader at least is absolute junk.
Giving it 1 star, because while it lasted I actually enjoyed the product.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
Then..
It fell literally about 12 inches of the corner of my bed and the screen broke, even with the 29$ so called 'protective' case. While I understand these things do need to be handled with care, but to break from a simple fall of a foot, all while clad in a protective case?! That's not reasonable. PocketBooks warrant page indicates that I'm not qualified for replacement, so I called a local repair person, they said it would cost 70$ to replace the screen, and that I should probably just buy a new one.
Idk about PocketBooks other products, but this particular e-reader at least is absolute junk.
Giving it 1 star, because while it lasted I actually enjoyed the product.
Pros:
Bright screen in daylight
Long battery life
Lightweight
Cons:
1. No lock screen or password entry.
What good is privacy if anyone can pick up your reader and see what you're reading? The Lux 4 has no privacy lock screen, and when you turn it off, it stays on the last page you were reading, letting anyone read it.
2. Odd menu system.
You can only change fonts, formatting, and other features in each individual book. There is no master setting, which presents a problem if you're like me and have thousands of books.
3. No Bulk Categorization
You can't mass import books into categories. I like having collections for Star Trek, a collection for political texts, a collection for non-fiction, and so on. While you can make collections in the Lux 4, you must do it one book at a time. Again, thousands of books.
4. Backlight.
The backlight is okay, but it's a whiter type of light, and even turned most of the way down is still a little painful for reading at night. The Kindle Paperwhite does a far better job offering softer lighting, and it's only a few dollars more.
5. Text PPI (pixels per inch).
The PPI for text on the Paperwhite is 300. For the Lux 4 it's 212. That may not sound like much, but believe me, the text is much smoother, and easier to read on a Paperwhite as compared to the Lux 4. Sometimes the text doesn't even look like it fully prints, almost like an old paperback when the ink starts to fade at the edges.
6. Cheap construction.
It feels very cheap to hold, and it even has sharp edges so you have to be careful how you hold it. My Kindle is heavier, yes, but it is solid as a brick. I know because I've dropped it hundreds of times over the years and it still looks like new.
So I simply cannot recommend it as a primary reader, and it works as a no frills reader at best. My Kindle Paperwhite 2 is vastly superior to the Lux 4 Touch, despite this device being 5 years newer than the Paperwhite 2.
For the price, it's okay, but for just a little bit more money, you can get a top end Kindle Paperwhite which will outshine it in almost every way.
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Personnellement, j’en suis super content !
Puede abrir todos los formatos que he probado, incluido adobe drm (lo cual es necesario para poder leer los libros de la biblioteca), de capacidad tiene 8G creo, pero no me preocupa porque hay una ranura para micro SD. Para meter los libros puedes hacerlo conectándolo a un ordenador con su cable o, lo que me parece maravilloso, desde el móvil, sin tener que ir abriendo el ordenador ni conectando nada, hay varias maneras de hacerlo: te puedes bajar la aplicación de pocketbook en el móvil y pasarte los libros a una nube, por ejemplo, o la forma que me ha resultado mejor, pasarte los libros por e-mail de tu móvil a tu ebook.
El tema biblioteca pública es lo que más me costó, yo creía que podría acceder a la web de la biblioteca y a mis préstamos desde el navegador del aparato, pero no he conseguido hacerlo (no me carga la página) supongo que sí se podrá hacer en modelos mejores de pocketbook, pero en el mío no, pero no me importa porque encontré como hacerlo muy rápidamente: desde el móvil voy a la web de la biblioteca, cojo prestado el libro que quiero, marco descargar a adobe drm (tienes que hacerte una cuenta adobe drm y autorizarla en el pocketbook), cojo el archivo que se me ha descargado al móvil y lo mando por e-mail al ebook, rapidísimo sin ponerme a abrir un ordenador (insisto porque es lo que yo quería, simplicidad), por supuesto estos libros son un préstamo y desaparecen de tu ebook cuando se cumple el plazo de tiempo que te da la biblioteca (puedes renovar el préstamo, claro)
No me enrollo más, si alguien necesita ayuda al respecto puede consultarme.