Insane test

JeffElkins · 06-17-2008, 05:28 PM

I bought myself & my wife Sony 505's so we could enjoy ebooks when we are outside in our pool, in the hot Florida sun. Our Nokia N800 and 770 did not cut it. Totally unreadable in bright sunlight. Enter the 505's. One blue, one silver and wonderful outside. But what about the water?

As my wife watched in horror, I tossed my silver 505 into the pool. Before doing so, I had enclosed my beloved Sony into a 1 quart zip-lock bag. My ebook was totally readable through the bag, and every control was assessable when enclosed. Not one drop of water touched my Sony.

When our Sony's go outside, they will be in their bag.

astrodad · 06-17-2008, 05:31 PM

Yes that was pretty insane! Glad it worked out, I'll be sure to remember that when I take my 505 on vacation this month...and next...and the following.

zelda_pinwheel · 06-17-2008, 05:55 PM

i'm glad you did that test, so i won't have to. i don't think my heart could take the suspense.

Over · 06-17-2008, 07:06 PM

You're not insane. Just very confident.

zelda_pinwheel · 06-17-2008, 07:17 PM

insanely confident.

axel77 · 06-17-2008, 07:18 PM

http://www.justread.de/shop/product_...hkhi62374r04a4

The Aquapac, I use it reguluary to read my iLiad while in the bathtub.

DaleDe · 06-17-2008, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel77

http://www.justread.de/shop/product_...hkhi62374r04a4

The Aquapac, I use it reguluary to read my iLiad while in the bathtub.

That is certainly a much safer solution. They have great products. Now that the zip lock patent is over you don't really know how good the bag you are using will be. Why take a chance with an expensive product when aquapac is available.

Dale

jexxica · 06-17-2008, 11:58 PM

insane story...

spooky69 · 06-20-2008, 07:06 AM

It depends on your disposable income and commitment to preservation of precious natural resources, like that one that slave children mine that makes my computer chips work or something.

spooky69 · 06-20-2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jplumey

Glad

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spooky69 · 06-20-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

glad

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06-17-2008, 05:28 PM	#1
JeffElkins Guru Posts: 780 Karma: 1416 Join Date: Jan 2008 Device: Kobo Clara 2E/HD, Kindle PW	Insane test I bought myself & my wife Sony 505's so we could enjoy ebooks when we are outside in our pool, in the hot Florida sun. Our Nokia N800 and 770 did not cut it. Totally unreadable in bright sunlight. Enter the 505's. One blue, one silver and wonderful outside. But what about the water? As my wife watched in horror, I tossed my silver 505 into the pool. Before doing so, I had enclosed my beloved Sony into a 1 quart zip-lock bag. My ebook was totally readable through the bag, and every control was assessable when enclosed. Not one drop of water touched my Sony. When our Sony's go outside, they will be in their bag. Last edited by JeffElkins; 06-17-2008 at 07:20 PM. Reason: edit Nokia device

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astrodad Guru Posts: 962 Karma: 568242 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis 3, Kindle Paperwhite 1, iPad, iPhone	Yes that was pretty insane! Glad it worked out, I'll be sure to remember that when I take my 505 on vacation this month...and next...and the following.

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06-17-2008, 07:06 PM	#4
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	You're not insane. Just very confident.

06-17-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	insanely confident.

06-17-2008, 07:18 PM	#6
axel77 Fanatic Posts: 584 Karma: 914 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: iliad	http://www.justread.de/shop/product_...hkhi62374r04a4 The Aquapac, I use it reguluary to read my iLiad while in the bathtub.

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jexxica Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2008 Device: Sony CR390EDB	insane story...

06-20-2008, 07:06 AM	#9
spooky69 Stats: Posts: 233 Karma: 1189 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	It depends on your disposable income and commitment to preservation of precious natural resources, like that one that slave children mine that makes my computer chips work or something.