Abstract: 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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Published: 2014-10-17, Author: Jim , review by: T3.com
Attractive, page-like display, Long battery life, It works under water
Could be lighter, Could be thinner, Could be cheaper
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...
Abstract: 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...
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. ...
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...
Published: 2014-09-12, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: 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...
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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Published: 2014-12-22, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: 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...
