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

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

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?

If you enjoy reading while having a long soak in the bath, the waterproof Kobo Aura H2O is probably the eReader for you. It's also good a choice for those who want to take an eReader on holiday for a spot of poolside reading.

The Kobo Aura H2O is a solid e-reader choice, boosted by its top-notch screen, excellent build quality and waterproof skills that make it the ideal poolside reader, but its ecosystem pales in comparison to Amazon's Kindle.

Kobo's range of Aura e-readers have had a certain premium quality to them, and that continues with the Aura H2O, which as the name suggests, arrives with waterproof skills; Like Sony's range of Xperia phones and tablets , the Aura H2O is IP67 certified, meaning it can take a dunk in one metre of...

The Aura H2O is a solidly built reader with a grippy plastic texture to it; and the strange; 3D-esque asymmetrical design on the back makes a return; but that makes it a bit bulkier than Amazon's Paperwhite; which also weighs slightly less.

For those looking for a book reader then the AuraH20 from Kobo could well be something to consider. The bright white background makes it seem just like what one used to take off the bookshelf to read, the main advantage is that text size can suit your eyesight.

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 sight of water.

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

In the market of e-readers, the first name that comes to mind is the Kindle. Kobo is trying to break that with the introduction of their latest e-reader, the Aura H2O . What sets this apart from other e-readers?

Uniform screen brightness and almost pure white background; IP67 certification for waterproofing; Large; high resolution display

No pinch-to-zoom capability for PDFs; Impersonal store experience; Loads PDFs slowly