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Summer holidays spent lounging by the pool - they're the best. And a good book only makes ‘em better.Filling your luggage with paperbacks isn't too practical, though - especially when you're flying with a low-cost airline that'll charge a fortune for anyt...
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...
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Kobo's Aura One was an exemplary example of the ereader managing to do something different to Amazon's Kindle range, and the new Aura H2O takes those features and puts them in a smaller, cheaper package.With a large display, useful screen dimming technolo...
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...
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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...
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The Kobo Aura H2O is a 6.8in e-reader that can hold up to 3,000 books on its 4GB internal storage, although this can be expanded with a MicroSD card slot. However, the best trick the Kobo Aura H20 has up its sleeve is that it's waterproof and can withstan...
Builtin light that is adjustable so you can read in the dark without disturbing anyone, Kobo app lets you pick up reading on a smartphone or tablet, carrying on from where you left off on the ereader, Simple and straightforward to use, Waterproof for up t...
Doesn't come with a mains charger, Angled back can be a bit uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time...
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 up...
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With a eReader , you'll never be stuck for something to read. Here are the best eReaders you can buy in the UK in 2016. (Also see: All eReader reviews .)The choice of eReaders is getting slimmer and slimmer, with only Amazon releasing a range of new mod...
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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...
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Reading in the bath is probably the most noble pastime there is. Noone's going to bother you, you have a good book, it's nice and warm, you're marinating in your own filth… Anyway. The Kobo Aura HD was already an excellent e-reading device, but the Kobo A...
Modern design, Beautiful screen, Waterproof...
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...
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What is the Kobo Aura H2O? The Kobo Aura H2O is a top-end ebook reader, one that's a bit cheaper, but a bit chunkier, than the Amazon Kindle Voyage . It's possibly the ultimate ereader for homebodies, really making the most of its super-high-resolution sc...
Big, sharp screen, Water resistant, Pocket integration and EPUB support...
Sluggish performance, Battery life not as good as the competition, Expensive for what you get...
It doesn't have the software of a Kindle, but this could be the perfect ebook reader for relaxing reads in the bath...
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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...
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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 vary...
Water and dust resistant, Sharp and well-lit screen, Long battery life, Extra games and web browser...
Little ghosting...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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?It's more likel...
Dust and waterproof, Speedy page turns, Long battery life...
Lacks processing power, No 3G option, PDFs slow to navigate...
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 waterpr...
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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?It's more likel...
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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The Kobo Aura H2O is the waterproof version of the excellent Kobo Aura HD and it’s rated to survive for up to 30 minutes when submerged up to one metre. It easily survived when we dropped it in a hot bath full of bubbles, and we had no trouble drying the...
The waterproof Kobo Aura H2O is a superb ereader with an excellent screen and backlight...
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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 t...
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The run-up to Christmas is when the latest generation of e-readers with refreshed features and tweaked specifications try to lure us away from our printed books. The popular Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2013) and the fun-sized Nook GlowLight have tempted a f...
Attractive, page-like display, Long battery life, It works under water...
Could be lighter, Could be thinner, Could be cheaper...
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Now that even the cheapest tablets are notching up increased battery life these days, it seems that the ever-ready e-reader could run the risk of becoming extinct. In recent months Barnes and Noble has announced a partnership with Samsung to make Nook t...
The Kobo Aura H2O is simply the best e-reader I have ever used with a sharp, clear screen and a build quality to match. No cheap tablet is going to be such a pleasure to read as this, and consequently, it all comes at a rather premium price, and the Kobo...
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Approximately 18% thinner than the original Aura HD, this model has dimensions of 129 x 179 x 9.7mm (W x H x D) and weighs 233g which means it can easily be slipped into a pocket or bag without causing a bulge. The 6.8 inch HD touch screen with a resoluti...
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Most people read on tablets and phablets nowadays, but some people still love to read on a good old ebook reader. Most will probably gravitate towards the well-known lineup of Amazon Kindles, but Kobo is worth a look. The Kobo Aura H2O is one of the brig...
Waterproof, Bright screen, Comfortable to hold...
Less browser-friendly store, Wide bezels...
Even though the ebook reader seems to be fading fast, Kobo and Amazon are still producing high-end devices for that market. If you prefer reading on an ebook reader to reading on a tablet, the Kindle Paperwhite and Aura H2O are really your best options...
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The new waterproof Kobo Aura H2O is a £140 eReader, and a commendable effort, but unfortunately for Kobo, the Kindle will be keeping its crown for the time being.The updated iteration of last year's Kobo Aura HD and the same beautifully unnecessary, 6.8-i...
The screen, naturally. It's beautiful! Is it pointless to have a screen that pretty just to look at text? Almost definitely. But hey, it's nice if you've got it...
The keyboard. It's nitpicky, certainly, but the Kobo keyboard isn't staggered in the way your laptop's keyboard is or even a Paperwhite's. Are you going to be using it a lot? Almost definitely not. But when you do, the perfectly aligned, stacked keys are...
Retailing for £140, the Kobo H2O is unquestionably pricey by eReader standards. However, if you're someone who buys a lot of books, it might not take you all that long to make up the price difference thanks to Amazon's notably cheap offerings. All-in-all...
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With specifications very similar to those of its predecessor, the Kobo Aura HD , the waterproof equivalent boasts an updated 6.8in Carta E Ink 1430x1080 resolution touchscreen display, upgraded from the Aura HD's Pearl E Ink screen, with added IP67 certif...
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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...
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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...
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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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...
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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. Its 6.8-inch touchscreen is ea...
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.
The Kobo Aura H2O offers excellent screen resolution, a wide range of features, and waterproofing, making it one of the top eReaders available...
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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...
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Meanwhile, the runner-up in the U.S. market, Barnes and Noble, has been mostly quiet on the hardware front. The 2013 Nook Glowlight remains its fore-running monochrome e-reader, and B&N's move to spin off Nook into a separate company and outsource the man...
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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In the bathtub, at the beach or next to the pool: Those are just three of my favorite places to read. The 6.8-inch Kobo Aura H20 is the first E Ink e-reader designed to be safe in all three situations. Thanks to its bright front-light, it's also good for...
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...
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We review Kobo's new water-resistant eReader, the Kobo Aura H2O.Kobo's Aura H2O is one of the world's first water-resistant eReaders, which is kind of surprising when you think about how many bookworms like to read in the bath or at the beach. In fact, th...
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...
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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...
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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%displayPrice% at %seller% is...
Waterproof. Sharp screen. Bright edge lighting. Fast page turns. Lots of storage and supported file types. Plenty of font customization options.
Pricey. Relatively bulky...
Though a bit pricier than the competition, the waterproof Kobo Aura H2O is the ultimate beach reader...
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