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The original H2O did not have waterproof coating anywhere, but a seal all around (glue for the display, hatch for the sdcard/usb slots) that would prevent water from entering the device in the first place. At least in theory - provided the glue was still good and the hatch properly closed (not easy to tell).
I have some doubts about any waterproof eReader really. If it's possible to add an extra layer of protection (like a clear ziploc bag, if it agrees with the touchscreen technology) I'd definitely do that.
Even if the device is waterproof, try to minimize the exposure to water. So read in the bath but don't dip or rinse it deliberately. Treat it like you would a non-waterproof device. And if water does get inside by accident after all, make sure it gets back out asap. (Electronics in a closed case takes ages to dry though)
And it's bad enough with clear water, but salt? Or dirty bathwater? It's fine if the device is waterproof but you don't want to grow mold inside it either.
I'd love to see a device that actually has both (a proper protection against water like the original H2O, plus additional coating inside anyway) but it does not exist.
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