Verse Pro is not waterproof at all :(

DJUNGELSKOG · Today, 02:15 PM

My 2-month old Verse Pro got rather dirty, so I have decided to give it a quick rinse. It was supposed to have IPX8 water resistance.

After washing my old PW5 (IPX8) many times I didn’t expect any problems with the Pocketbook. I have swam in pools and in the sea while wearing my Apple Watch (IPX7) countless times. I never take it off when I shower. My iPhone (IP67) regularly gets wet. So what could possibly go wrong with the Verse Pro (IPX8)?

I held it under a tap for less than 30 seconds and it no longer turns on. Water damage is obviously not covered by the warranty. I understand that I’m stupid and I shouldn’t have done it, but now I’m giving a warning to everyone else.

If you want to buy this particular device because of it’s supposed “waterproofness” then you should look elsewhere. The manufacturer is simply lying about the device's IPX rating.

JSWolf · Today, 04:21 PM

How do you get Readers so dirty?

graycyn · Today, 04:43 PM

I'd contact Pocketbook regarding the fact that the device is supposed to have an IPX8 rating and tell them it seems not to have any moisture/water resistance at all!

They might decide to cover it for you. Or might not. But it never hurts to ask. Best that happens is they tell you this should not have happened and offer to replace the device, worst is they brush you off.

That said, a lightly dampened (wrung out) microfiber cloth has served my needs for cleaning e-readers.

I bought my Pocketbook Era used, and cleaned off some oily fingerprint marks from the backside with this method (they were pictured in the eBay description), and the tiniest drop of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Device looked brand new after.

Today, 02:15 PM	#1
DJUNGELSKOG Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 438804 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Belgium / Vlaanderen Device: Kobo Libra 2	Verse Pro is not waterproof at all :( My 2-month old Verse Pro got rather dirty, so I have decided to give it a quick rinse. It was supposed to have IPX8 water resistance. After washing my old PW5 (IPX8) many times I didn’t expect any problems with the Pocketbook. I have swam in pools and in the sea while wearing my Apple Watch (IPX7) countless times. I never take it off when I shower. My iPhone (IP67) regularly gets wet. So what could possibly go wrong with the Verse Pro (IPX8)? I held it under a tap for less than 30 seconds and it no longer turns on. Water damage is obviously not covered by the warranty. I understand that I’m stupid and I shouldn’t have done it, but now I’m giving a warning to everyone else. If you want to buy this particular device because of it’s supposed “waterproofness” then you should look elsewhere. The manufacturer is simply lying about the device's IPX rating. Last edited by DJUNGELSKOG; Today at 03:57 PM.

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Today, 04:21 PM	#2
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 75,652 Karma: 134254544 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	How do you get Readers so dirty?

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graycyn Wizard Posts: 1,551 Karma: 11250580 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NE Oregon Device: Kobo Sage, Forma, Pocketbook Era, Kindle Oasis 2	I'd contact Pocketbook regarding the fact that the device is supposed to have an IPX8 rating and tell them it seems not to have any moisture/water resistance at all! They might decide to cover it for you. Or might not. But it never hurts to ask. Best that happens is they tell you this should not have happened and offer to replace the device, worst is they brush you off. That said, a lightly dampened (wrung out) microfiber cloth has served my needs for cleaning e-readers. I bought my Pocketbook Era used, and cleaned off some oily fingerprint marks from the backside with this method (they were pictured in the eBay description), and the tiniest drop of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Device looked brand new after.

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