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Originally Posted by JSWolf
That's the problem. Kindles are Kindles and Kindles do not like getting wet at the beach. Some Kobos don't mind being at the beach getting wet.
so why buy a Reader that's not suited for what you want to use it for?
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I live in Arkansas and for my Kindle to get to the beach it would have to run far away from home and I'm sure it would run out of gas before it got there.
Actually my Kindle is extremely well suited to my uses. I also have a Kobo which is nearly as well suited. The thing about ereaders is that what matters is reading. Reading on a Kindle is just a little bit nicer than on a Kobo.
An ereader only needs to be waterproof in unusual situations. I often carry my Kindle with me to the community area in the next building and if it's raining I put it in my jacket pocket if it's cold enough for a jacket or under my shirt in warm weather. It never gets more than slightly damp on the cover and inside it's just fine.
For most people waterproofing on ereaders is a bit like having a sun roof in a car. It's a nice little luxury every now and then but has little to do with the purpose of the car.
My new phone is waterproof. My old phone isn't. It hasn't changed the way I use it in the least. I really don't care that it's waterproof.
Barry