That means, this is perfectly safe to use whether you’re soaking in the tub, lying on a floater in the pool, or riding on a speedboat with friends. It meets all the requirements of the IPX8 standard, allowing it to withstand immersion in up to 66 feet of water. No word on whether the reader can be used with the bezel positioned on the left or the right, but we’re hoping that’s the case to make it ambidextrous. You can use the same bezel to comfortably hold the book in one hand when you’re reading in portrait, while physical buttons on that same bezel allow you to turn the page without touching the screen. The Kobo Forma has a large curved bezel at the bottom in landscape orientation, which allows you to hold it with two hands in a comfortable manner, all while keeping your fingers off the screen, so you can clearly see the book, article, or graphic novel you’re reading. You know how ebook readers tend to mimic the profile of paperbacks, so it will feel like you’re reading a regular book? Well, you can still do portrait-style reading here, although this particular model appears to favor reading in landscape, making it a better option for those who prefer reading like they would on a laptop. The latter’s newest release is the Kobo Forma, which reimagines the ebook form factor into one that, the outfit claims, is their most comfortable design yet. Enough of it, in fact, that both Amazon and Kobo regularly release new models. While it’s not nearly as popular as smartphones and tablets, ebook readers definitely have a niche audience that’s keeping the category alive.

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