Water and dust resistant (rated IP67), Well built, Capable of reading a wide array of file formats, Expandable storage
Backlight can make text look murky, Heavy for its size, Port cover seems fragile, Expensive for what it delivers
If you do a lot of your reading poolside, on a boat, in the bath, or in the desert, the Kobo Aura H2O's IP67 rating for water and dust resistance offers an impressive amount of protection from water and dust incursion. But other, less-expensive e-readers...
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Published: 2014-12-22, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Here's how I read on a tablet: I open the Kindle app. I read for somewhere between four and nine seconds. A notification pops up: I have a new email or someone tweeted a funny link at me. I tap on that notification, and check out whatever's come in. I che...
Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Marc , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Unlike tablets, the Aura's anti-glare display is ideal for reading in direct sunlight, such as when lounging around a pool or ocean while on vacation. It's also dustproof, so reading on the beach is OK, too. If you get sand on it, just wash it off.Our Kob...
Waterproof, within limits, Brighter, whiter screen with built-in lighting, Display is big, at 6.8 inches, Light for its size, Superb font controls and onscreen keyboard, EPub support, Expandable storage
Price is high, versus Kindle Paperwhite and many compact Android tablets
Pricier than Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite, the H2O packs a larger, sharper display—and it's waterproof. Serious e-readers will like it for reading in the bath or at the beach, but know that it's a premium-price device, with full-color Android tablets right...
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Published: 2014-09-23, Author: Anna , review by: Laptopmag.com
Water resistant, bathtub friendly, Bigger display makes reading easier, Gamified reading experience
No periodicals, Smudge-prone exterior, Lacks parental controls, Overpriced e-books
Finally! An E Ink e-reader that's ready for a bath, assuming you can afford this device....
Published: 2014-09-22, Author: Chris , review by: recombu.com
Water resistant, HD screen, Light and portable, Offline web reading
Store expensive and iffy, Occasional jerky performance
If you want an eReader for chilling in the bath (or shower, or sea, or any other wet place) then the Kobo Aura H2O is pretty much your one and only choice. The water resistance is a great little feature that we can't believe hasn't been done before 2014.W...
Published: 2014-09-22, Author: Chris , review by: recombu.com
Water resistant, HD screen, Light and portable, Offline web reading
Store expensive and iffy, Occasional jerky performance
If you want an eReader for chilling in the bath (or shower, or sea, or any other wet place) then the Kobo Aura H2O is pretty much your one and only choice. The water resistance is a great little feature that we can't believe hasn't been done before 2014.W...
Published: 2014-09-19, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: There are still many valid reasons to use a dedicated ebook reader and one issue Amazon has yet to address is making a reader waterproof for use on the beach or in the tub . Kobo has a product for these environments and I was able to spend a week with the...
