This same week Kobo has officially announced the launch of its new Aura H2O, a new eReader that comes to replace the Kobo Aura HD and that stands out above all for having the certified IP67 with which it is able to resist splashes and submersions under water for half an hour at a maximum, yes, one meter deep.
This is the first electronic book to hit the market with this feature and we couldn't resist asking ourselves the question; Was a waterproof and submersible eRreader really necessary? and try to answer it.
Before diving into trying to answer the question that gives this article its title, we are going to do a review of all features and specifications of this new Kobo Aura H2O:
- 6,8-inch e-ink touch screen, ComfortLight technology, a resolution of 1.430 x 1.080 pixels and a density of 265 dpi
- 4GB of internal storage with the possibility of expanding it using microSD cards
- Battery up to 2 months of use if used for half an hour a day
- Price of 180 euros in Europe, 140 pounds in the United Kingdom and 180 dollars in the United States and Canada
Returning to what really concerns us in this article, it is true that on many occasions we have demanded an eReader that was capable of resisting splashes to, for example, be able to take our device to the beach or the pool, but surely many among whom we included we doubt the need for an electronic book with this feature.
Which this new Kobo Aura H2O without a doubt and in my opinion it is totally unnecessary since I do not think that anyone dives in the bathtub or in the pool to read, but once again it can be justifiable if we consider that the advances and innovations in eReaders are essential so that manufacturers can continue to sell gadgets of this type .
This feature that allows the new Kobo eReader to submerge is a logical improvement of these devices and with which Kobo will surely sell many units and will also revolutionize the digital reading market and put other companies like Amazon in difficulties.
Now is your turn; Was a waterproof and submersible eRreader really necessary?. You can give us your opinion in the space dedicated to the comments of this article, in our forum or in one of the social networks in which we are present.