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Originally Posted by barryem
I live in Arkansas and for my Kindle to get to the beach it would have to run far away from home and I'm sure it would run out of gas before it got there.
Actually my Kindle is extremely well suited to my uses. I also have a Kobo which is nearly as well suited. The thing about ereaders is that what matters is reading. Reading on a Kindle is just a little bit nicer than on a Kobo.
An ereader only needs to be waterproof in unusual situations. I often carry my Kindle with me to the community area in the next building and if it's raining I put it in my jacket pocket if it's cold enough for a jacket or under my shirt in warm weather. It never gets more than slightly damp on the cover and inside it's just fine.
For most people waterproofing on ereaders is a bit like having a sun roof in a car. It's a nice little luxury every now and then but has little to do with the purpose of the car.
My new phone is waterproof. My old phone isn't. It hasn't changed the way I use it in the least. I really don't care that it's waterproof.
Barry
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The OP said he wanted to use the ereader at the beach. So yes a Kobo H2O would be a better choice.