Kobo Aura H2O

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 deliver better reading experiences.

If you're after an e-reader but you're on a budget and you love reading in the bath or pool, then the Kobo Aura H20 is worth considering. Its stand out feature is the fact it's waterproof, so it can withstand being in water up to one metre in depth for...

LikeModern design.Beautiful screen.Waterproof.Don't LikeAmazon titles generally cheaper.No 3G.Some PDF niggles.The $229 Kobo Aura H2O is a niche device. It's an e-reader, sure, but it's only differentiated from its competition by the fact that it's...

It doesn't have the software of a Kindle, but this could be the perfect ebook reader for relaxing reads in the...

The world's first waterproof e-reader just landed Down Under. Photo: Hannah FrancisThe Aura H20's casing is soft and rubbery to touch and feels nicer in your hands than the standard plastic of other e-readers. The IP67-grade casing is said to protect the...

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...

The standout feature of the Aura H2O is its water resistant and dustproof credentials. It is the first eReader in the world to earn an IP67 rating; which certifies it against freshwater a metre deep for thirty minutes.The Aura H2O works in water with...

The main reason to buy the Aura H2O is for its water resistance. And for that you do pay a premium. In fact, it’s hard to find the H2O at its recommended price of £140 – many places are selling it for £25 more. For some people, this would be a price worth paying, but the H2O’s unresponsive interface is a big problem. Unless you need an eReader that’s waterproof and has an SD slot, you’re much better off going for a Kindle Paperwhite which is both cheaper and much more responsive.

It's what you've been waiting for: a book you can read underwater. Ok, maybe you haven't, but the Aura H2O is the first waterproof eReader that will shrug off sand and sea, and won't care if you drop it while reading in a hot tub. Is it the right eReader...

There are lot of waterproof products on the market – smartphones, speakers, cameras – but the Kobo Aura H2O is the world's first waterproof e-reader.Forget sealing your e-reader in a plastic zip-lock bag or special waterproof case next time you're within...

Even in a darkened room this is very readable so when on the tube and the lights go out and switch to the emergency battery supply you can go on reading.There is a single button on the top edge towards the right side to turn the unit on/off or to go into...

Great for the beach and the bath, Kobo's latest is the only waterproof ereader we know of. There's no 3G option, the store isn't as good as Amazon's, and there is a slight lack of processing power, but there are other unique attributes aside from...

Bookworms on beaches and in baths can relax at last with the first fully waterproof e-reader. But the Kobo Aura H2O lacks the processing power to be irresistible and has limited media options.

The waterproof Kobo Aura H2O is a superb ereader with an excellent screen and...