Does anyone use their reader in the bath?

It's risky on account of the danger of dropping the device in the water.
But maybe you could put it in a waterproof see-through bag of some kind.

I used to do that with my old Rocket eBook and it seemed happy enough:2thumbsup; but would an eInk reader be happy operating like that?

I would not risk it. I've done it with paperback books before. But I don't even keep my 505 in the bathroom when I am showering. Yes the bathroom has a fan to suck up the steam, but I don't want to risk it.

I suggested it once to my girlfriend when she was about to take a bath; but she is wise enough not to listen to all of my suggestions ;)

Seriously, in general I don't think water and electronics are a good match.

I use a ziplock bag, work fine for me. I didn't try dropping it though :)

I saw this discussion about it before.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/760000476/post/1060016106.html

To test wether a bag/enclosure is water-proof should be easy .. Use CoCl2 (or similar water-detection chemicals) or (rather more simple) a toilet paper to test for water after e.g. getting some air in the bag, closing it, and pushing it under water for some time. And/or put it in a steamed bath for some time - if water is on the inside it is unusable (eaven when using two bags). If no water can be found, it should be okay - don't try scuba with it.

Possible bags perhaps:
* zip-lock bags or other "sealed" bags
* camera-bags e.g. for scuba-diving or snorkling (they are expensive though) (if you can take a picture through it, it should be transparent enough to read through ;) ) - these could even be used to read lying on an inflatable mattress on a pool.
* outdoor-equip for a PDA/Handy/Passport/...
* etc etc etc

Make sure the enclosure is waterproof and you can use the buttons without opening the bag - Murphy tells us, that you *will* drop the device into the water as soon as you open the bag.

If your device is flooded: Turn it off and let it dry completely before even thinking of using it again! If possible: Open the device.

I saw this discussion about it before.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/760000476/post/1060016106.html

Excellent reference, Barcey. I didn't know David of Teleread was the bathtub-kinda guy. :p

We sell these (http://www.justread.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p13_Aquapac---wasserdichte-Tasche.html)for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.

That looks like I could take it kayaking with me. Does it come with an optional rubber ducky?:laugh:

We sell these (http://www.justread.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p13_Aquapac---wasserdichte-Tasche.html)for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.


Excellent, that looks like just the thing for my Gen3 (when it arrives)!! Many thanks :2thumbsup

We sell these (http://www.justread.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p13_Aquapac---wasserdichte-Tasche.html)for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.

Not 1 but TWO bits of great news in one day. I had always thought that I would just have to give up reading in the bath or stick to paper but seeing that there is a way to combine my 2 favourite ways of reading is fabulous :D.

Now if you really want to get mainstream readers to try ebooks, this tip should feature prominently in all the advertising ;)