The company is preparing refreshed version of the Kobo e-ink reader Aura H20. The biggest news is waterproof device. The new version will also be smaller, lighter and cheaper than the first edition.
In 2014, the company released its reader Kobo Aura H20. It turns out that this year will see a new version of this device. The equipment will retain its name, so we can assume that it will be edited 2017. So what will change relative to the original? First of all Kobo Aura H20 (2017) will be smaller, lighter and cheaper than its predecessor. Interestingly, the reader will also receive IPX8 standard. This means that the device will be able to take to the beach or the pool and if you will have contact with the water should come out unscathed. According to the standard, the reader will be able to dip to 2 meters an hour of time. Kobo Aura H20 (2017) receives a 6.8-inch e-ink of 265 points per inch and 8 GB of internal memory which can store up to 6,000 e-books. The reader will also receive ComfortLight Pro technology, which will reduce the blue light – which will appeal to all those readers willing to use just before bedtime. The device will go on sale on May 22 already this year and will cost 179 US dollars. Specifications Kobo Aura H20 (2017):
- Display: 6.8 "E Ink, 265 ppi
- Size: 129 x 172 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 210g
- Modules: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
- Connectors: Micro USB
- Processor: Freescale SoloLite iMx6 1Ghz
- Memory: 8GB eMMC
- Battery: 1500 mA
- Black Colour
Source: Kobo