Aura H2O Kobo Aura H2O is not waterproof...

[jusmee]

The kobo h20 is rated IP67. Take a look at the table http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code

IP66 handles water jets, and the kobo IP67 is a step up from that.

[murg]

Originally Posted by jusmee

The kobo h20 is rated IP67. Take a look at the table http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code

IP66 handles water jets, and the kobo IP67 is a step up from that.

Water rockets?

Originally Posted by jusmee

The kobo h20 is rated IP67. Take a look at the table http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code

IP66 handles water jets, and the kobo IP67 is a step up from that.

Is the standard cumulative?

[jusmee]

Originally Posted by BWinmill

Is the standard cumulative?

ah, maybe not it seems. Conflicting info exists out there - doesn't it always? It is an odd system if it is only partially cumulative, but, the last link says it is not cumulative, so I included it as well.

"IPx7 means that a device can handle actual immersion into water. Anything less means that the device can handle various degrees of water sprays or jets, but that, up to IPx5, limited ingress is acceptable. An IPx7 device, on the other hand, can fall into a puddle or shallow stream and survive. There are some limits, though, and manufacturers usually state the degree of IPx7 protection, like "30 minutes at a depth up to 3 feet."

http://aissecuritydefence.blogspot.c...6-vs-ip67.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com..._what_does_it/

[Canuck_in_Japan]

What they need to do is increase the storage space and then get rid of the SD card slot and give it inductive charging. Have all of your book transfers done over wifi there's no need for the USB port and then it would truly be waterproof!

[frostschutz]

they already got rid of the card slot (for the Glo HD in any case)

[hannah]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

What they need to do is increase the storage space and then get rid of the SD card slot and give it inductive charging. Have all of your book transfers done over wifi there's no need for the USB port and then it would truly be waterproof!

I wouldn't like no USB port, because that's quite a problem for library books.

[jackastor]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

What they need to do is increase the storage space and then get rid of the SD card slot and give it inductive charging. Have all of your book transfers done over wifi there's no need for the USB port and then it would truly be waterproof!

I was just thinking the same thing about the charging.


regards jack

[jackastor]

Originally Posted by hannah

I wouldn't like no USB port, because that's quite a problem for library books.

access to your device via your wifi connection could be a viable option, just like you access your printer, or wireless router.

regards

Jack

[mr_nihilism]

My H2O likes water. I give it a rinse whenever it gets filthy.

[hannah]

Originally Posted by jackastor

access to your device via your wifi connection could be a viable option, just like you access your printer, or wireless router.

regards

Jack

Is this already possible now? I'm really interested if it is.

[rem736]

Originally Posted by hannah

Is this already possible now? I'm really interested if it is.

the software tech has been around for years. all they need to do is add a web server into the device (and this is done with software, not something physical). then you would just access the file structure by using a web browser. move/copy/delete files from/to the device with a web browser. i think this hasn't been done because eliminating the usb port would take out the cheapest method of charging the device. don't know how much cost inductive charging would add, but it is certainly more than providing a usb port for both charging and data access.

Originally Posted by hannah

Is this already possible now? I'm really interested if it is.

The simplest way to load ebooks onto your H2O via WiFi is to access a Calibre server using the built-in web browser. Transferring ebooks from your PC to your Kobo is doable, but it would take some technical knowledge on the part of the user (e.g. how to setup a file server on the H2O). Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to add the new files to the library unless the device is using the internal web browser or connected via USB.

[the.Mtn.Man]

Originally Posted by jusmee

yes it is. If you drop it into the water, then the Kobo is moving relative to the water. Same difference. If you spill a drink on it, the drink is moving relative to the Kobo. Not static at all.

The problem with this conversation is that you're wrong, but you're too stubborn to admit it or too ignorant to realize it.

[eschwartz]

Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

What they need to do is increase the storage space and then get rid of the SD card slot and give it inductive charging. Have all of your book transfers done over wifi there's no need for the USB port and then it would truly be waterproof!

Wireless induction charging would ideally go together with wireless USB. It is something I would really like to see in general, I don't care which devices we are talking about.