PocketBook just launched a Kindle Scribe alternative that skips Amazon’s lock-in

Source: Android Authority

TL;DR

• PocketBook’s InkPad One adds a 10.3‑inch Mobius E Ink display and bundled stylus to the growing large‑screen reader category.
• It supports 25 formats, Adobe and LCP DRM, built‑in Libby, Bluetooth audio, and up to two months of battery life.
• The device is priced at $360 and is expected to retail around £270 in the UK.

Introduction

The e‑ink market keeps expanding, with devices aimed at readers who want larger screens, more flexible note‑taking, and fewer ecosystem compromises. PocketBook has launched the PocketBook InkPad One, adding another large‑format option to a category that’s becoming genuinely competitive. Rather than a tablet replacement, the InkPad One is a reader‑first device built for consuming and annotating books, marking up documents, and borrowing from libraries—without the price or lock‑in of many alternatives.

Design & Display

• Screen: 10.3‑inch grayscale E Ink Mobius display, 1404 × 1872 resolution, 226 ppi.
• Durability: Mobius panels are touted as more durable than glass‑based E Ink screens.
• Visibility: Glare‑free, readable in bright light, with adjustable brightness and color temperature.
• Build: Aluminum body, 5.15 mm thick, 400 g, Matte Black finish, non‑slip rear pads, slightly thicker lower bezel for holding.

Hardware

• Processor: Quad‑core Rockchip RK3566.
• Memory: 2 GB RAM.
• Storage: 32 GB internal.
• Battery: 3700 mAh, claimed up to two months of use.
• Stylus: PocketBook Stylus 2 for note‑taking, handwriting, highlighting, and annotations.

Software & Features

• Supported formats: 25 ebook formats natively, including EPUB, PDF, FB2, AZW, CBR, CBZ.
• DRM: Adobe DRM and LCP DRM support.
• Library borrowing: Built‑in Libby integration.
• Audiobooks & TTS: Supports audiobooks, built‑in Text‑to‑Speech.
• Audio: Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless headphones or speakers.

Positioning

The InkPad One doesn’t aim to outdo dedicated note‑taking tablets or full‑blown tablets. Instead, it demonstrates that there’s room for large‑screen E Ink devices that prioritize reading and light note‑taking, leaving content choices up to the user rather than locking them into a single ecosystem.

Pricing

• United States: $360.
• United Kingdom: Expected retail price around £270.