Abstract: Bathtubs, swimming pools—liquids in general, really—are the natural enemies of books. Get one wet, even once, and it'll never be the same again. So too electronics, which makes many of the places we like to read—at the beach, in the bathtub, or anywhere w...
Published: 2015-10-07, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Is there a big enough market for e-readers in the bath? Kobo certainly thinks so, and if that suits you, the Kobo Aura H2O is a solid choice.There's not really a lot of choice in the e-reader market to speak of. Amazon strides large over the market thanks...
Abstract: Chart: Reading is a beautiful and relaxing pastime, but it's not exactly portable, especially if you're a commuter. If you don't like lugging dozens of paperbacks around, why not consider an e-reader? Here are the five best e-readers available in Australi...
Amazon titles generally cheaper, No 3G, Some PDF niggles
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 waterp...
Abstract: 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 ...
Abstract: 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 ...
Dust and waterproof, Speedy page turns, Long battery life
Lacks processing power, No 3G option, PDFs slow to navigate
In making the Aura H2O waterproof, Kobo has stumbled on an ereader must-have. Amazon might have scooped-up the declining market for ereaders with its vast range of devices, but none of them are waterproof - and with baths, swimming pools and beaches commo...
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Published: 2017-05-05, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv
It's a waterproof wonder, Undercuts the Kindle competition, Brilliant backlight won't keep you up at night
Kobo's book catalogue still lags behind Amazon
It's not a giant leap forward for e-readers, and doesn't deviate very much from Kobo's previous efforts either, but a few tweaks and changes make this second generation Aura H2O a serious contender. Kobo's admittedly excellent Aura One is still the bette...
Published: 2017-05-03, Author: James , review by: techradar.com
Lower price, ComfortLight screen tech
Uncertain battery life, Not as high resolution screen
Kobo's latest ereader doesn't offer much we haven't seen before, but it's in a smaller and cheaper package than the Kobo Aura One and may be one of the most affordable ereaders this year...
