Kobo is taking the ebook reader somewhere it's never been before: Your bathtub. The new Kobo Aura H2O is in many ways the same device as last year's excellent Aura HD , but with one very important change: The Aura H2O is waterproof, so you can read worry-free while in the tub or at the beach.

Waterproof; Sharp screen; Bright edge lighting; Fast page turns; Lots of storage and supported file types; Plenty of font customization options

Pricey; Relatively bulky

Whether reading a book or an eReader , water has always been the greatest threat to your books. Fortunately, the new Kobo Aura H2O is a durable eBook reader with excellent waterproofing and a wide range of excellent features.

The Kobo Aura H2O is waterproof; so you don't have to worry about taking it to the beach or pool

This eReader does not support audiobooks

Does an ereader need to be waterproof? Since Sony made its Xperia devices waterproof it was only a matter of time before this impressively practical approach hit every other gadget and where better to get your feet wet than with an ereader?

I'm quite happy with the purchase, good quality and usability, nothing fancy but satisfied my needs. I would recommend it, especially if you plan to use it on the beach.

The Kobo Aura H2O offers one of the most authentic reading experiences of any ebook reader and it even has a cool design. The reader's special features are what set it apart from Amazon's offerings.

Waterproof; Bright screen; Comfortable to hold

Less browser-friendly store; Wide bezels

Kobo has an obsession on what constitutes the perfect e-reading experience and they have been feverishly working towards this ideal. They have slowly been evolving their product line to fall in line with the quintessential five B's of bookselling; Bath, Backyard, Bedroom, Bus and Beach.

Reads many popular eBook formats; Waterproof; e-Ink Carta screen; You can bring it anywhere and read anytime; Global eBook system that appeals to a worldwide audience

Beyond the Book not available in most modern best sellers; The lack of pinch and zoom may turn some people off; Constant water droplet notifications are annoying

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 on its heels.

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

The Kobo Aura H2O is the latest e-reader from the veteran reading slate maker , and it's aiming to be the ultimate companion to stick in your bag for when you jet off on holiday. For starters, it's ideally made for lounging by the pool or in the tub, all thanks to its waterproof abilities, but is...

The new waterproof Kobo Aura H2O was released at the beginning of the month. Yesterday I posted a PDF review and a comparison between it and the Kindle Paperwhite. It's taken awhile for me to post reviews for the H2O because the new Kindle and Fire HD 6 arrived first, and I had to focus […]Read more

Kobo has introduced a new e-reader, and the device offers all your typical generational improvements, including faster page turning and a high-resolution display for crisp text. But it also brings a degree of waterproofing to the device, which means it's better able to handle a trip to the beach, or...