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Originally Posted by RichL
IPX8 (according to IP standards) can leak but the leaks will not be harmful to the unit. That said, you might want to verify it's suitability for a saltwater submersion.
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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib
I don't actually have the unit, yet, but I'll check further on this.
There's also the salt spray and dampness that occurs near an ocean.
-- Thanks.
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It looks like, based on the product page and the below link, that it can handle immersion in fresh water and brief exposure to salt water.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/browse.h...cog_waterproof
from the product page (emphasis mine):
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Read where you choose
New – No more soggy pages with the all-new Kindle Oasis—it's IPX8 rated to protect against immersion in up to two meters of fresh water for up to 60 minutes. And it's built to withstand getting splashed at the beach or dropped in the bathtub, hot tub, or pool.
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