The highly-rated PocketBook 700 Era e-reader has dropped to its lowest price. It features a 7″ display, IPX8 water resistance, and a speaker

If you’ve been considering getting a quality e-reader for a long time, now is an opportunity that won’t come around often. The PocketBook 700 Era is selling on Alza for 4,130 CZK after applying the discount code ALZADNY10, which represents a 10% discount from the regular price of 4,589 CZK. According to Heureka comparison data, this is the lowest price at which this e-reader has ever been available in the Czech Republic.

7-inch display with excellent readability

The PocketBook 700 Era features a 7″ E Ink Carta 1200 display with a resolution of 1680 × 1264 pixels and a density of 300 PPI. Compared to the previous generation, the manufacturer states 15% higher contrast and 20% faster touch response. The screen is flush with the bezel and has enhanced scratch protection.

The SMARTlight function allows independent adjustment of backlight intensity and color temperature, so you can choose between cool and warm tones according to the time of day or your personal preferences. Thanks to IPX8 certification, you can use the e-reader near water without worries – it can withstand immersion in 2 meters of water for up to 60 minutes.

Speaker and text-to-speech

Unlike many competitors, the PocketBook 700 Era has a built-in speaker, which you can use to listen to audiobooks in M4A, M4B, OGG, or MP3 formats. Alternatively, you can connect wireless headphones via Bluetooth 5.2.

An interesting feature is text-to-speech (TTS), which can read aloud any e-book. Czech is directly supported, although the quality of the synthetic voice, according to users, does not reach the level of professional audiobooks. For English, the reading is significantly more natural.

Wide format support and cloud services

The e-reader supports 25 formats including EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2, as well as comic book formats CBR and CBZ – so file conversion is not needed in most cases. It also supports Adobe DRM for borrowing e-books from libraries. The internal memory of 16 GB can hold thousands of titles.

The PocketBook Cloud service is used to synchronize the library between devices. Books can also be sent to the e-reader via email using the Send-to-PocketBook function or synchronized from Dropbox. Wi-Fi connectivity provides access to online bookstores directly from the device.

Ergonomics and control

The e-reader weighs 228 grams and is only 7.8 mm thick. The control buttons are located on the right side, and their function is fully configurable. The integrated G-sensor automatically rotates the content according to the device’s orientation, making the e-reader suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.

The design received the Red Dot Award 2023. The Cover-Catch system allows for elegant attachment of original PocketBook Flip covers, which automatically put the device to sleep when closed.

What users say in reviews

On Alza, the PocketBook 700 Era has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 224 customers, with 93% of buyers recommending the product. Among the most frequently mentioned pros are:

• Display quality – users praise the sharpness of text, absence of glare, and the option to adjust backlight temperature.
• Battery life – with daily reading of about an hour, a charge lasts approximately a month.
• Format support – the readability of virtually all common formats without the need for conversion is appreciated.
• Side buttons – many users prefer physical controls over a touchscreen.
• Water resistance – the ability to read in the bath or by the pool without stress.

Among the repeatedly mentioned disadvantages are:

• Slower system response – navigating menus and opening books takes a bit longer than users would expect.
• Weight and grip – some complain that the e-reader is harder to hold in one hand, especially during longer reading sessions.
• Czech text-to-speech – the synthetic voice in Czech sounds robotic and pronounces some words unnaturally.

One reviewer aptly summarized the situation: “When reading, everything is as fast as it should be, but in the menu, you’ll have to wait. It’s an e-reader, not a tablet.”

Who is the e-reader suitable for

The PocketBook 700 Era is especially suitable for avid readers who will appreciate the larger 7″ display, long battery life, and wide format support without the need for conversion. Its water resistance also makes it ideal for reading near water. Compared to Kindle, it offers greater freedom – you don’t need an Amazon account and can read books from any source.

Are you considering purchasing the PocketBook 700 Era e-reader?