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Originally Posted by poshm
Thanks for the waterproofing explanation, brecklundin. The myth has now been blown out of the water.
And if waterproofing the device is not going to add substantially more to the cost and wasn't detrimental to the clarity and readability of the screen - then it would be a useful addition indeed.
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You betcha!! Glad it made sense is some fashion!
When that fishing video came along over on the photography board we are STILL laughing at it. At first most of thought "....boy this guy really hates his new Optio..." then he catches that beast and they still had video to boot!
So, yeah, my point about waterproofing is probably better said as weather/water resistant and dust proofing. To me if mfg's want the reading experience of a paperback then these sort of things are a must because who wants to take a $200-$300 reader to the beach, poolside or for reading in the bathtub. I for one use long baths as part of my physical therapy when my RA is acting up...and, well, it gets dull as, oh forgive me here...dull as dishwater just sitting in the tub for an hour with nothing to do but drain out cooler water to add hot water.
For now I use my PDA in a ziplock, never used the Kindle near the tub, beach or otherwise.
Hope someone eventually makes this happen. Heck I rinse my K20D off under the sink every time I go for a hike or beach...but since those are not pressure seals care needs to be given to low water pressure, just a sprinkle not a power wash!!