The Kobo Aura H2O is waterproof, sandproof and dustproof, and has an extra-large 6.8" Carta eInk touchscreen with adjustable light level. Some features include:
6.8 inch e-ink front lit touch screen.
Screen resolution: 1430 x 1080.
Internal memory 4GB and a microSD memory card slot for expandable memory.
The new model will cost £149.99, so a £34 saving for pretty much the same specs
nuker
17 May 171#3
I have one of these......
Very sluggish, not impressed, would not buy another one.
TightFistedGit to nuker
17 May 17#4
It might have something to do with the number of ebooks you have or even the firmware. You could try MobileRead.com to see if they could help you.
FoxForce5
17 May 171#5
I've been really tempted by this, but the lack of page turn buttons on either side annoy me. My ancient rooted nook simple touch glowlight is the perfect form factor as you can use one handed & switch hands.
I'd love a similar form factor with a new higher resolution screen, of it were waterproof it'd be an added bonus!
This is a pretty good price though, cheapest I've seen it new, so have some heat!
EndlessWaves
17 May 171#6
Yeah, sounds like a problem. I don't have this particular model but I've seen older and newer ones and they're no slower than any other eReader.
Possibly a corrupted database, some PC apps have been known to cause that. Try signing out and signing back in again as that'll rebuild it.
Kobos support swipe to change page, so you can go both backwards and forwards via a single edge of the screen (either edge). This may be a little on the large side to manipulate one handed depending on the size of your hands, the slightly smaller Aura may be a better bet.
gavin1
17 May 17#7
After buying a Nook, who then a few year later and moved out of the UK market and being left without a book store to easily get books from I'd be wary about Kobo, its too easy for a company to up and leave the UK. Kobo may be owned by Rakuten but I'd still buy a Kindle again if mine broke.
I know Amazon may be seen as the big boys, yes they may leave the UK and yes they have DRM, but I'd still go with Kindle...
TightFistedGit to gavin1
18 May 17#11
True but you can still use the hardware to read Kindle books if you download to PC and convert and transfer with Calibre (with some help from an apprentice called Alf). Plus it's wise to backup your purchases
Muig1972 to gavin1
18 May 17#12
Yeah, I was left in the same boat. Nook accounts were eventually transferred to Kobo (via Sainsbury's). I bought a couple of books from the Kobo store recently, but the process of getting the books onto the Nook wasn't immediately obvious.
Seems we're stuck with using a cable to get the books from a PC to the Nook, using the "Adobe Digital Editions" software now, unless there's another way I've missed. (My Nook is rooted, but the Kobo App does not work on it).
FoxForce5
17 May 17#8
The best thing about non amazon ereaders is being able to use epub format & Adobe software that allows to borrow library books through it.
If you have a nook then root it & just use it as a android ereader.
stringsonfire
17 May 17#9
Used to have one of these. Loved it. Large, clear screen, plenty of space (never needed to add a card, and I have A LOT of books), Pocket app, and I read books on it by the pool, on the beach and in the bath.
Only sold it for get the Aura One - I read a lot before bed so the warm backlight was an absolute must. I'd 100% wait for the new H2O if the One is too large for you.
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6.8 inch e-ink front lit touch screen.
Screen resolution: 1430 x 1080.
Internal memory 4GB and a microSD memory card slot for expandable memory.
2 months of battery life on a single charge
Also available from Amazon for those that prefer.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kobo-Aura-eBook-Reader-Wi-Fi/dp/B00N9ZVN90/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495050349&sr=8-2&keywords=kobo+aura+h2o
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Very sluggish, not impressed, would not buy another one.
I'd love a similar form factor with a new higher resolution screen, of it were waterproof it'd be an added bonus!
This is a pretty good price though, cheapest I've seen it new, so have some heat!
Possibly a corrupted database, some PC apps have been known to cause that. Try signing out and signing back in again as that'll rebuild it.
Kobos support swipe to change page, so you can go both backwards and forwards via a single edge of the screen (either edge). This may be a little on the large side to manipulate one handed depending on the size of your hands, the slightly smaller Aura may be a better bet.
I know Amazon may be seen as the big boys, yes they may leave the UK and yes they have DRM, but I'd still go with Kindle...
Seems we're stuck with using a cable to get the books from a PC to the Nook, using the "Adobe Digital Editions" software now, unless there's another way I've missed. (My Nook is rooted, but the Kobo App does not work on it).
If you have a nook then root it & just use it as a android ereader.
Only sold it for get the Aura One - I read a lot before bed so the warm backlight was an absolute must. I'd 100% wait for the new H2O if the One is too large for you.