Aura ONE - when it comes to waterproofness

[mcp000]

hi there aura one owners

sooo... whats the experiences so far:

how waterproof do you find your one's? what did you do to them sa far?
what didnt you dare? how did they survive it? how and what did they not?


being trustworthy waterproof is the "most-wanted" for me when it comes
to new devices of whatsoever kind nowadays...
maybe im weird about it, but thats the only real USP of any importance to
me; thats why im asking (and after having my 3rd aura h2o already, after
wet deaths )


thanks for any informations


kind regards

[frostschutz]

Originally Posted by mcp000

(and after having my 3rd aura h2o already, after
wet deaths )

You answered your own question. Put it in a zip bag / waterproof case. Not sure if that works with the KA1 touchscreen.

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by mcp000

hi there aura one owners

sooo... whats the experiences so far:

how waterproof do you find your one's? what did you do to them sa far?
what didnt you dare? how did they survive it? how and what did they not?


being trustworthy waterproof is the "most-wanted" for me when it comes
to new devices of whatsoever kind nowadays...
maybe im weird about it, but thats the only real USP of any importance to
me; thats why im asking (and after having my 3rd aura h2o already, after
wet deaths )

I did some limited testing on my KA1 (~60cm of water for a few minutes). Unlike the H2O where not properly closing the flap over the USB port/uSD Card slot, reset switch, etc. leaves it vulnerable, the KA1 is protected by an internal coating (check HZO's website for more on their process). I did ensure the USB port was dry before connecting it to the computer. After trying test cycles, I decided not to push my luck and am leaving further testing to happenstance.

There have been other reports from people about getting the KA1 wet and not suffering any ill consequences -- a couple dropped into the bathtub, one into a tub full of beer and ice while enjoying the Grey Cup (the KA1 survived, the cover did not).

[Desdinova]

Mine feel in the bath when i was reading ... no issues at all

[Polarpenguin]

Frequently read in the shower with mine.

[pastaenthusiast]

I tested mine out by dipping it in the bath when I first got it. I wanted to make sure that mine was actually waterproof. No issues here. I'm not going to attempt this again (on purpose) but I feel confident in the waterproofing and am comfortable reading in the hot tub, bath etc.

[Serena]

Mine was NOT waterproof. I used it in the hot tub on a cold day, and submersed the bottom inch to keep my fingers warm, about 10 minutes or so. The blue light no longer works.

[chrisridd]

Originally Posted by Serena

Mine was NOT waterproof. I used it in the hot tub on a cold day, and submersed the bottom inch to keep my fingers warm, about 10 minutes or so. The blue light no longer works.

Oh no

Does Kobo advertise a min/max temperature at all?

It doesn't seem likely that water would break just one set of LEDs, it would either short the whole thing out or not at all. But I don't know how it is all wired up.

Have you spoken to Kobo about this partial failure?

[AnemicOak]

Originally Posted by chrisridd

Does Kobo advertise a min/max temperature at all?

Temp or maybe the chemicals in the water? The user manual does say that if it gets wet with "Chlorinated water from a swimming pool" to "rinse it
with fresh water immediately and dry it before use".

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by Serena

Mine was NOT waterproof. I used it in the hot tub on a cold day, and submersed the bottom inch to keep my fingers warm, about 10 minutes or so. The blue light no longer works.

Bad idea. My guess is that the heat from the water caused the problem. Yes, it's waterproof, but it's not temperature proof.

[Serena]

I did rinse it afterwards. The temp is only 104 F. I'm going through their warranty service now, boy is that a fun experience 😕

Their ad says feel free to enjoy in the bath, and my bathwater is much hotter...

Found the temp limits for the device - 32 F to 113 F.

It's possible the failure wasn't from the water, it wasn't immediately after, it was the next day. But I won't take a chance with the next one.

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