Kobo innovates eReader space with waterproof model

The eReader market has been quite tumultous as of late. While devices like Amazon's Kindle and Kobo's readers have remained popular, others like Sony (now absorbed into Kobo) and Barnes and Noble (entrusted Samsung to cobble together their next colour device) have hit tough times. While standalone eInk eReaders have evolved slowly to include backlights and faster processors as well as more readable screens, Kobo has gone the extra mile with its new device which is waterproof. Kobo promises that it'll last under a meter of water for up to half an hour if the port cover is closed.

Possibly borrowing technology from recent partner Sony, whose Xperia line of tablets and smartphones has touted impressive waterproof qualities, the new Kobo H20 is the most amphibian eReader in the market today. At $179, it is submersible and  will also have an HD display of 265 dpi on a 6.8-inch touchscreen with upgraded Carta E Ink technology with a battery life of up to two months. It comes on October 1, But anyone itching for Aquaman's eReader can preorder it as of Aug. 27 at select retailers and at kobo.com.