Lo, dost thee ever ponder which Amazon Kindle wouldst thou cozy up with at the pool? Verily, Amazon hath unveiled the Kindle Colorsoft, a vibrant variant of its cherished e-reader, alongside the updated Kindle lineup featuring the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Scribe. Whilst many beloved features dost return in these new models, yond question doth linger – how resilient art they in the face of water?
Hither thou shalt find enlightenment on waterproof Kindles and how they fare in the realm of splashes. And whilst thou art at it, peruse the realm of the finest e-readers as well.
Which Kindles art waterproof?
Alas, not all Kindles art forged equal. Behold, the Kindles of the current generation endowed with a waterproof IP rating:
– Amazon Kindle Paperwhite – IPX8
– Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids – IPX8
– Amazon Kindle Colorsoft – IPX8
Many a company doth harness IP ratings to convey the degree of waterproofness of their wares. The standard Amazon Kindle and Kindle Scribe lack such a rating, thus we may assume they art not waterproof at all. ‘Tis to be expected, given the disparity in price betwixt the Kindle and the Paperwhite and Colorsoft. The Kindle Scribe, with its stylus-driven features, may present challenges in the realm of liquid protection. Take heed, for the Kindle Oasis, absent from the new lineup, boasted an IPX8 rating ere Amazon decreed its discontinuation as the current generation doth wane.
Yet, even Kindles with waterproof ratings art not impervious to all peril.
How waterproof art they?
An IPX8 rating doth not guarantee the absolute waterproofing of thy Kindle, for it bespeaks of water resistance, not complete immunity. Whilst Amazon hath fashioned its Kindles to endure inadvertent submersion and splashes, their use beneath the waves is ill-advised, for water exposure may yet harm them. The Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Colorsoft, and Kindle Oasis, in theory, may endure in fresh water for an hour, and in seawater up to 0.25 meters deep for three minutes. Amazon doth advise swift drying should thy Kindle meet water, and draining any excess liquid from the USB-C port. If saltwater, chlorinated water, or soapy water shouldst befoul thy device, rinsing with fresh water is advised to purge unwelcome chemicals.
In fine, though intended for poolside perusal, toss not thy Kindle into the water like a beach ball. ‘Tis waterproof, yet feign it not so.
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