12-12-2006, 01:14 PM | #1 |
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But...sniff....can I read it in the tub?
I love to read in the tub. To crawl in with a nice bath pillow behind my head and emerge 4 hours later, all pruned but satisfied.
Now if im careful, the book does well, but I fear I must give this up if I move to the reader Is it even splash resistant? Or does it attract liquid like a sponge? |
12-12-2006, 01:26 PM | #2 |
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One dunk its done
Zip Lock bag... twice! |
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12-12-2006, 01:38 PM | #3 |
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Oooh,
I hadnt considered reading it through a ziplock <grin> Wonder how much that will affect the readability WOOT! Tub here I come! |
12-12-2006, 02:36 PM | #4 |
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Ive thought about this too. Wish someone would make a slim fitting waterproof case!
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12-13-2006, 03:04 AM | #5 |
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A single Ziploc works fine, is still quite readable, and is as equally at home in the bathtub as it is in the Hot Tub on your next cruise.
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12-13-2006, 03:53 AM | #6 |
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You can get completely waterproof cases for many cameras, allowing them to be used for underwater photography. Perhaps there's a market for something similar for the Reader? .
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12-13-2006, 06:53 AM | #7 |
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A zip-lock bag is good -- but I put my reader into the bath rack.
I have one of those deep metal chrome ones. I get it at the exact angle I want by placing a folded hand towel behind it. There are special bath racks available that have book stands on them but I haven't investigated these. |
12-13-2006, 08:43 AM | #8 |
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Have a try in a Diving gear speciality store or an Outdoor sports shop.
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12-13-2006, 08:50 AM | #9 |
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Great pic in the tub!
Picked my Reader up last night for long flight to Hawaii and back this week Now to load it up with stuff. |
12-13-2006, 10:33 AM | #10 |
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Any chance I could read it in the shower?
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12-13-2006, 11:32 AM | #13 |
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The mind behind your avatar is becoming clearer and clearer, Moonraker.
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12-13-2006, 11:46 AM | #14 |
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I love to read in the tub, too - especially through the cold New England winters.
For years I read my Rocketbook in the tub, and now I'm using the Reader; the trick is - just don't drop it! Have a towel by the tub to dry your hands with before you pick it up, and you should be fine. I've never dropped a paper book in the tub, and the same goes for the e-book readers... I say just go for it, be reasonably careful, and you shouldn't have a problem. (though that tub rack is a pretty cool idea!) |
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