Colored display-packing e-readers seem to be the in thing these days. PocketBook, not wanting to be left behind, has joined the fray with the InkPad Color 3 e-Reader. The e-reader doesn’t just offer an improved color display, it is also waterproof, with an IPX8 rating. The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 will be available next month and PocketBook is already receiving pre-orders for the gadget.

PocketBook InkPad Color 3

The InkPad Color 3 comes with improvements from its predecessor. It offers water protection up to a meter of water for about 30 minutes. It however lacks dust protection given its IPX8 rating. It has a Kaleido 3 display that can display 4,096 colors and this is 50% better than its predecessor. The 7.8-inch display of the E-Reader has a resolution of 939 x 702 pixels and a pixel density of 150DPI in color mode. The grayscale resolution of the panel is 1404 x 1872 pixels and 300DPI pixel density.

The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 weighs 270g and has dimensions of 134 x 189 x 7.9mm. The InkPad Color 3 supports 25 book and graphic formats. It does not need a conversion for the different formats.

Pricing & Availability

The PocketBook InkPad Color 3 is priced at €319 (~$337) and is available in Europe. It is available in a single Stormy Sea colorway. The InkPad Color 3 will be available from November but the company is already receiving pre-orders. The IPX8 waterproof rating of the PocketBook InkPad Color 3 E-Reader seems to be one of its key selling points. PocketBook says a combination offer for the e-reader which includes a free matching protective cover is available. Deliveries of the E-Reader will begin in mid-November 2023.

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