But be aware you'll be unable to use the touchscreen while underwater, so if you're planning to stop for a read during your next scuba-diving session, think again. It has a rating of IPX8, so it is waterproof for up to 60 minutes in a maximum of two meters of water. That's good news for anyone who likes to read on the beach, by the pool or even while having a soak in the tub. The Kobo Clara 2E has a 1GHz dual processor, 16GB of internal storage and 512MB of RAM, making it more powerful than its predecessor, the Clara HD.Īnother massive upgrade from the previous model is that this eReader is now completely waterproof. But if you do want to add some colour, Kobo has released a range of SleepCovers to accompany this model, which are made using recycled materials. The Kobo Clara 2E is only available in one colour: black on the front, with the back being ocean blue. And because of its petite size, you can comfortably hold and control it with just one hand. The Clara 2E measures just 112.05 x 159.02 x 8.66 mm and weighs 117 grams, making it one of the smallest and lightest eReaders on the market. I did think that recycled plastics may make it feel a bit flimsy, but it doesn't look or feel any different, in fact, it's nice to handle. It's also made using 85% of recycled plastics, with 10% of that being ocean-bound, so you can feel a bit smug that you're actually doing your part to save the planet. It has a textured back for a better grip. The 1GHz processor is the only thing that lets this Kobo down, as there is a slight lag when moving through the menus, but it's not bad enough that it will ruin your reading experience.ĭesign-wise, this is a well-made eReader. You simply swipe left or right to move through the pages or tap the middle of the screen to pull up the menu options.

Getting around this Kobo is also very straightforward. There is no landscape mode on the Clara 2E, which is something that the Kobo Libra and Sage do so well, but unless you're used to reading books in landscape mode, you'll probably not find this much of an issue at all.

There are also plenty of settings where you can adjust the font and size, so you don't miss that bigger screen. The screen on this model has been updated to include the latest E Ink Carta 1200, meaning it's fast and responsive when flicking pages. The screen benefits from 300dpi resolution, which offers sharp, crisp text.

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