The Touch 622 is an e-reader from the PocketBook brand, specializing in the design of mobile reading devices, e-readers and tablets combined.We recently tested the entry-level, non-touch model (Basic 611) and more recently the Obreey A10 tablet.With the Touch 622, the manufacturer emphasizes the new generation E Ink Pearl touch screen, the many features offered and praises the qualities of its software.“The Touch model was developed to meet the wishes and expectations of users.Thus, we now offer an updated and perfectly optimized reader to offer comfortable reading” according to Alexandre Shabaev, representative of PocketBook France.Does this e-reader really compete with the Cybook Odyssey and other Kobo by Fnac?Its dimensions (175 & #1093; 114.5 & #1093; 9.5 mm) and its weight of 195 grams ensure the most comfortable grip.A quality plastic is combined with a soft back coating, in non-slip rubber pleasant to the touch and much improved compared to the grainy aspect of the previous model (Basic 611).The set displays a robust air and inspires confidence.The Touch relies on an 800 MHz processor, 128 MB of RAM, 2 GB of internal memory expandable by means of a microSDHC card (up to 32 GB), an Internet browser, Wi-Fi N connectivity and a 1100 mAh battery.The configuration of the connection is to be set manually (network name, password system), it is a bit laborious.The Gmail, Facebook, Le Monde sites are redirected to the mobile version.Dropbox also works but it's slow!We appreciate the 6-inch (15.24 cm) screen with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (166 dpi), tactile, capacitive and multi-sensory, it allows you to zoom in with the spread of your fingers.Another element of improvement is the display technology.While the Basic 611 is based on eINK Vizplex, the Touch 622 has adopted a more recent display mode: E-Ink Pearl technology in 16 shades of gray, which offers better display quality.The difference in contrast between the reader and a sheet of A4 paper is 18%.A result that is close to the Cybook Odyssey and deserves 4 stars.As on most e-readers, the screen provides a portrait or landscape orientation of 90°, 180° or 270°: a touch of comfort for certain content or even for left-handed users.This reader comes with a micro-USB to USB cable.As often the protective cover is not provided.The reader is available in white (our test model) and black.Jack socket, micro-USB, microSD, Power buttonThe PocketBook Basic 622 provides a headphone socket for listening to audio books, music or even taking advantage of the voice synthesis function.In use, the Touch interface is very easy and intuitive.The presence of touch lightens the interface and the buttons housed on a black bar at the bottom of the device are clear and effective: home, right and left arrows and menu.In addition to the various startup logo settings, the reader can choose from a selection of 18 fonts or install the fonts of his choice, adjust the spacing of the lines, configure the keyboard (AZERTY, QWERTY or other), choose the page margins and text orientation.The home screen splits in two.On one side the last 6 books or files opened, on the other side the eight icons giving access to the library, favorites, notes, music, dictionaries-translators...Among the "Plus-Bonus" are: an RSS reader, dictionaries in several languages, a drawing tool, the Text-to-Speech function which reads for you what is displayed on the screen, a very complete note-taking tool.The user will be spoiled for choice for creating notes.Mark the text with a marker, take notes with your finger, directly on the text in the book (pencil version), save the area of ​​the page as an image by delimiting the area with your finger, everything is allowed.All the notes can be found in the synopsis of the book.The classification of books is practical and well thought out.The reader will easily find the work sought thanks to a permanently accessible search tool, offering to sort by "book currently being read", Favorites, by file name, by title, by date of creation, by author.A plus compared to the competition often lagging behind on navigation tools.During reading, the menu remains accessible in one key and offers various options (change of display parameters, bookmark, note taking, etc.).The tool is complete and easy to use whatever the action sought.Choice of options offered by the menu during playbackThe reader is also equipped with applications such as the clock, a calculator but also some games such as success (with very average responsiveness) and Sudoku.A playful and funny function (scribble or doodling in French) allows you to use the reader as a drawing slate, to draw with your finger, erase, start over...If the reader is intended to be shared between several people, everyone is free to create their user profile via an avatar and enter their settings to personalize their profile.Avatar of user profile(s)The PocketBook Touch is compatible with 15 formats: EPUB DRM, EPUB, PDF DRM, PDF, FB2, FB2.ZIP, TXT, DJVU, HTM, HTML, DOC, DOCX, RTF, CHM, TCR;4 graphic formats: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF;Audio format: MP3.The battery capacity is relatively standard: 1000 m& #1040;h.A full charge is enough to turn 8000 pages.In other words, the device has a month of autonomy with the Wi-Fi module turned off.Obreey Store succeeds Bookland, a not very flourishing catalog abandoned.This new content has just recently been powered through a partnership with Media Control, an entertainment content provider.Obreey Store offers 30,000 free classics in 60 languages, 300,000 licensed books, periodical subscriptions, virtual library with backup function and RSS support.1000 free books are already preloaded in the device alongside 20 ready-to-translate dictionaries.Attractive figures but yet unconvincing content consisting mainly of dictionaries, classics, bestsellers.The Pocketbook Touch 622 reader is immediately ready for use.Equipped with a collection of 100 pre-installed books in 8 languages ​​(French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Ukrainian), the reader can access online libraries thanks to its connection. downloadable books open without conversion.The PocketBook Touch 622 can seduce in many ways.Tactile, connected, elegant and responsive, it also offers good contrast in addition to a range of useful features and ease of use and navigation.Thus, it succeeds in the ambitious challenge of competing with the best readers of the moment.Overall, this eReader is equivalent to my Cybook Odyssey Frontlight and my wife's Kobo Glo (why am I putting a sex on them?).I was totally seduced by the interface: logical and easy to understand, very flexible, with optimal book management.And I am very satisfied... Read moreA month after purchase the screen broke without ANY shock, the after-sales service never wanted to do anything claiming that it must have fallen.I had put the book on a soft surface (sofa) and when I resumed reading a quarter of an hour later, the screen no longer worked.the sav has no respect for the... Read moreHouse journalist.A great coffee lover, she is on the lookout for connected solutions.Just like the sales or Black Friday, the French Days are an opportunity to find the best offers on electronic products...