What will be the eReaders that will appear during this 2018?

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A few days ago we have started the fifth month of 2018 and so far, the new eReader launches have not been many or very popular. The major brands in the sector have not commented on their devices and so far only two new devices have been presented, which cannot be purchased yet. This does not mean that the big brands have abandoned the eReader but that they are preparing new devices that they will launch throughout this year in an almost unique and exclusive way.

The devices that have been presented so far are the SonyDPT-CP1 and the eOnebook. These devices are large screen eReaders. And it seems that the big screen will be the feature that will mark the upcoming releases of eReaders. Next we are going to do a review of the eReaders launches that will be launched or are expected to be launched during this 2018.

The first one is called InkBook Infinity. This device belongs to the InkBook company, popular during these years for working with devices that exceed 6 ”screen as well as new technologies. In this case we are talking about InkBook Infinity, an eReader with a 10,3 ”screen with Carta technology.

The eReader will have a front light and a touch screen. It is said that this device will launch with 1 Gb of ram memory, a 3.000 mAh battery and a USB-C port to connect this device with other devices such as computer or laptop. The processor of this eReader will be i.MX6SL at 1 Ghz although it is something that is not confirmed yet. The price and the launch date are two aspects that we do not know either, but if we take into account the direction of InkBook, the device may not exceed € 300.

Onyx Boox Nova

The Onyx Boox company is one of the most active companies when it comes to model launches. We have recently seen an eReader with a large screen and it is expected that new models will be launched during 2018. Specifically, we know four models: Onyx Boox Nova, Onyx Boox Note S, Onyx Boox e-Music Score, and Onyx Boox Poke. The last one has a 6 ”screen while the rest have large screens.

The most remarkable for me is the Onyx Boox Nova, a device that will have a 7,8-inch screen with 1 Gb of ram memory and Android 6 as the operating system. The eReader will have an electronic ink screen with Carta technology, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Note S and e-Music Score will reach 10 ”, one specializing in note-taking (Note S) and the other in the musical world (e-Music Score). All models will have Android 6, a fairly recent version that will allow many smartphone apps to work on these devices, such as Evernote, Google Calendar or Google Docs, among others.

These devices will have to be followed carefully as these eReader models are white label eReaders, that is to say, they are sold to create other eReaders of stores or chains of national bookstores to which they change the name but they remain the same, being these more accessible for certain users than other eReaders such as InkBook or Tolino.

Tolino Page 2

Tolino Page

The Tolino or Tolino alliance, year after year presents one or more devices with which it tries to compete with the great Amazon. Although it is true that it usually does it for the Frankfurt Fair, about the month of October, when it takes the opportunity to make this launch. Last year they bet on Tolino epic, an eReader with a 7,8-inch screen and Letter and HZO technology.

This ereader is being a success in Central Europe and it does not seem that it will be renewed this year but if your low-end eReader will, Tolino Page. This device It would thus increase its battery, increase its autonomy and improve the resolution going from 800 x 600 pixels at 1024 x 728 pixels. A more widespread resolution in the world of the eReader.

Kobo clara hd

Kobo AuraHD

This is the most unknown device so far of all and of which we know about its existence by the FCC. The name of this device corresponds to a Kobo or Rakuten Kobo brand eReader. The FCC report It is limited until the month of September so that month is expected to be the launch date.

About which range does it belong to the Kobo Clara HD, it is not known but looking at the documentation we can see that has a 1.500 mAh battery, a small battery that could correspond to a low-mid-range eReader, that is, the replacement for the Kobo Aura Edition 2. In any case, until the month of September we will not know anything about this device.

A new Basic Kindle?

eReader Kindle

Amazon has not released new devices for a long time, at least models of its flagship devices: the basic Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite. These two Amazon eReader models are in the sights of many experts who think Amazon will renew soon. The entry-level Kindle currently sold still has the Pearl technology display, an outdated display that could be retired to make way for a Carta HD display, without increasing the price of the device.

The Kindle Paperwhite would not change the screen but would receive an audio output, in order to be compatible with Amazon's Audible audiobook service. And is that Bezos' company is betting heavily on Audible and Alexa services, services compatible with almost all devices except for your eReaders which are not yet supported. The high-end devices could receive something new but it is unlikely since the Kindle Oasis 2 was recently renewed and any change would mean losses in this model.

In any case, I believe (as do many industry experts) that Amazon If you will renew several models of your eReaders for this 2018 in order to be compatible with all your services, old and new (Alexa included).

And all these eReaders, when can they be purchased?

This is the question that many of you will be asking. During this year I have seen how two months have become the center of eReader launches: the month of April and the month of September. Since none of these devices have been launched during the month of April, it seems that It will be the month of September when we will see these new devices. Although the Amazon models could be launched in the month of December, just after Black Friday. In any case, I believe that there are currently good devices on the market to be able to acquire one and not lose functionalities with respect to the new models. In the event that you want to renew or buy an eReader.


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  1.   Patroclus58 said

    This year the PocketBook InkPad 3 appeared (I just bought it) and let me tell you that although it is not cheap or too easy to buy, it is a device that I have quickly become fond of.
    This brand is very neglected in the reviews, and nobody crushes its name in the articles of the specialized places, but those who are curious, do a little research; I guarantee it is worth it.

  2.   Javi said

    I wonder if Amazon will decide to launch a large screen model (more than 9 ″). Since the Kindle DX he has not dared and I am curious. I always said that big screen ereaders should have color on their screens but I'm afraid it will never happen, at least in this decade.

    I find the Onyx book models very interesting.