Water and Dustproof! Do we really want/need it?

[Canuck_in_Japan]

Come to think of it, if I could use my Kobo H2O in the bath, that would be pretty awesome.

[Canuck_in_Japan]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

The H2O will be running Android 4.1.

I don't see why they would do this. If it was then it would be totally locked down like the Sony T3 version of Android. As a book vendor, they want you to purchase from their store which is not something that you would be doing if you could install any old reader app.

[cybmole]

unless someone now makes waterproof Sd cards and interfaces, I reckon there will be no external storage on a waterproof reader

[davidfor]

Originally Posted by booklover6

Have you begun beta testing the next version?

No, and I'm getting bored running the released version.

[PeterT]

Originally Posted by davidfor

No, and I'm getting bored running the released version.

LOL

I just wonder how the Android upgrade to the existing devices will go? (/me runs and hides)

[booklover6]

Originally Posted by cybmole

unless someone now makes waterproof Sd cards and interfaces, I reckon there will be no external storage on a waterproof reader

Incorrect. From the info we already have, the Aura H2O will take a 32gb micro SD card.

[cybmole]

Originally Posted by booklover6

Incorrect. From the info we already have, the Aura H2O will take a 32gb micro SD card.

so how will they keep water away from the SD card, & out of the USB port ?

I am having trouble grasping how any such device can survive being dropped into a bath of hot soapy water.

I bet the lawyers dilute the small print down to something like - ok to read in light showers

or maybe they'll remake the old levi 501 laundrette ads, & the guy can add his kobo to the wash, along with his jeans

cue: "..heard it through the grapevine...."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56M5OZS1A8

[dmapr]

Originally Posted by cybmole

so how will they keep water away from the SD card, & out of the USB port ?

I am having trouble grasping how any such device can survive being dropped into a bath of hot soapy water.

I bet the lawyers dilute the small print down to something like - ok to read in light showers

or maybe they'll remake the old levi 501 laundrette ads, & the guy can add his kobo to the wash, along with his jeans

cue: "..heard it through the grapevine...."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56M5OZS1A8

Can't speak for Kobo, but the water-resistant versions of Sony Xperia phones have special rubber covers closing up the USB & SD card slots. They're rated IP58 — dust proof and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by cybmole

unless someone now makes waterproof Sd cards and interfaces, I reckon there will be no external storage on a waterproof reader

My son has a Sony water resistant phone with an SD card slot. Just have to remember to make sure the cover is snapped into place properly. Personally, I would have preferred a design more like Samsung's where the card was buried under the back cover.

Regards,
David

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by cybmole

so how will they keep water away from the SD card, & out of the USB port ?

I am having trouble grasping how any such device can survive being dropped into a bath of hot soapy water.

Take a look at the water resistant/proof phones for some clues as to how that can be done. Some very ingenious engineers out there.

Regards,
David

[Anak]

Originally Posted by davidfor

No, the H2O will be running the next version of the existing firmware.

I'm not surprised, but I can understand why they made that decision.

I probably wait 'till the Netronix 6.8" with Android hits the markets (and under which brandnames).
Pretty much the same device and made by the same manufacturer. This assures a good build quality as I'm not so confident that the build quality of the Onyx Boox T68 will be just as good. Android adds more flexibility to install a device.




fix: video

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by jackastor

1) What would you be willing to pay for a Dust/waterproof Kobo?

2) Why would you want a Dust/waterproof Kobo?

3) What colors should be optional for said Ereader?

4) Last question, What features should be available!

1.) About $ 60 more than usual. But I'd prefer a Kindle or Nook, but Kobo would do.

2.) Since I've destroyed 3 of my phones a few years ago by using them for about 2 hours in the steamy bathroom while in the bathtub, I'm careful about gadgets. Most of the times, I only have my MacBook Air on a chair next to the bathtub, but no gadgets directly with me anymore. Additionally, I tend to fall asleep in the bathtub and always worry about dropping some gadget into the water.

3.) As "low profile" as possible. I love the simple looks of Kindle, I don't like the ugly Kobo Aura HD very much.

4.) I love the free 3G in Kindles, but this probably won't happen in any other units. About the rest I don't care. Android OS would be helpful, but I'll go for a "standard" reader as well.

[mgmueller]

Originally Posted by cybmole

so how will they keep water away from the SD card, & out of the USB port ?

I am having trouble grasping how any such device can survive being dropped into a bath of hot soapy water.

I bet the lawyers dilute the small print down to something like - ok to read in light showers

or maybe they'll remake the old levi 501 laundrette ads, & the guy can add his kobo to the wash, along with his jeans

cue: "..heard it through the grapevine...."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q56M5OZS1A8

There's a manufacturer in the US, who waterproofs more or less all kinds of gadgets:
http://waterfi.com/waterproof-kindle
It's nothing new, can be done for quite a few years already. And it definitely works!

[Josieb1]

Article here says it could be out in a weeks time

http://liliputing.com/2014/08/kobos-...t-1st-179.html

[6charlong]

Originally Posted by Josieb1

Article here says it could be out in a weeks time

http://liliputing.com/2014/08/kobos-...t-1st-179.html

Great! Thanks for sharing. It seems like the new Kobo has it all. The pictured H2O looks like a larger version of the Kobo Aura. I sure hope so because I love the looks of the little Aura and how it feels in my hands.