e-Reader on the beach

Kumabjorn · 06-06-2013, 03:57 PM

So, I have been on the beach for a few days with my Kindle Keyboard and Sony T-1. The e-Ink screen look fantastic in bright sunlight, much much better than indoors. However, sand (the beach has very fine grain) seems to get on it no matter how careful I am. I can see the point of a screen guard when using it on the beach. I have to say the page buttons or touch screen doesn't make much difference, but I do worry about sand getting trapped between the page turn key and the bezel of the Kindle.

Is there any other solution than keeping it in a plastic bag?

Barty · 06-06-2013, 04:15 PM

I would also worry about the speaker grills on the k3.

Saran wrap? Vacuum seal?

JSWolf · 06-06-2013, 04:16 PM

Leave Reader at home.

Apache · 06-06-2013, 05:05 PM

If I could not take my reader to the beach I would just stay home with it.

Apache

tubemonkey · 06-06-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Is there any other solution than keeping it in a plastic bag?

Get a waterproof Kindle:

Waterproof Kindle Paperwhite with Dual Layer Protection

There's a thread on this:

Waterproofed Kindle Paperwhite

fjtorres · 06-06-2013, 05:26 PM

I think Saran wrap is a good thing to try.
Especially with the Kindle.

Rumpelteazer · 06-06-2013, 06:14 PM

Ziplock bag?

M-Edge has the Leisure cover http://www.medgestore.com/shop/kindle3/leisure for the Kindle Keyboard (they might also have one for the Sony' I didn't check). They advertise it as sand proof.

SeaKing · 06-06-2013, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

So, I have been on the beach for a few days with my Kindle Keyboard and Sony T-1. The e-Ink screen look fantastic in bright sunlight, much much better than indoors. However, sand (the beach has very fine grain) seems to get on it no matter how careful I am. I can see the point of a screen guard when using it on the beach. I have to say the page buttons or touch screen doesn't make much difference, but I do worry about sand getting trapped between the page turn key and the bezel of the Kindle.

Is there any other solution than keeping it in a plastic bag?

Why so fretful about plastic bags? Especially zip-lock in various forms.

Personally I have them in all sizes up to about about 12 inches by 18 inches.
I wash the ones that had food in them and put loose items that should stay together but that the box they came in is too big or the large item is out being used.

DreamWriter · 06-06-2013, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

Ziplock bag?

M-Edge has the Leisure cover http://www.medgestore.com/shop/kindle3/leisure for the Kindle Keyboard (they might also have one for the Sony' I didn't check). They advertise it as sand proof.

I have that M-Edge Leisure cover. It has a zippered pocket in the back, and the controls are accessible. I'm very happy with it.

Kumabjorn · 06-06-2013, 11:28 PM

Here they come with white print of fish or meat or produce so you can differentiate the content inside the freezer.

ProfCrash · 06-07-2013, 08:14 AM

I have a waterproof bag that I use for my K1. It works ok with my K3. I'll probably get a K3 waterproof cover before heading to the lake and river this summer. Might get one for my iPad as well, just to be safe.

I like reading and the beach is a great place to do it. May as well protect my device. And they keep the sand out. Heck, I was reading in the river two years ago.

Kumabjorn · 06-07-2013, 10:48 AM

Is it a specialized bag for the Kindle? Are they easy to find?

ProfCrash · 06-07-2013, 11:17 AM

Yes, REI sells them. Do a search on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Version-Trendy...waterproof+bag

I use the trendy digital

HarryT · 06-07-2013, 12:15 PM

Probably wouldn't work with the capacitive touch screen of the PW, would it?

ProfCrash · 06-07-2013, 12:33 PM

Nope. The page specifically says K1-K3. Klear Kase might have something that works for the Fire which might work for the Paper White but I doubt it do to the size difference. They also have something for the K3, which I am going to buy for the extra protection provided by the case with the baby around and the water.

Sorry, he has a Kindle Keyboard so I was replying with that in mind.

06-06-2013, 03:57 PM	#1
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	e-Reader on the beach So, I have been on the beach for a few days with my Kindle Keyboard and Sony T-1. The e-Ink screen look fantastic in bright sunlight, much much better than indoors. However, sand (the beach has very fine grain) seems to get on it no matter how careful I am. I can see the point of a screen guard when using it on the beach. I have to say the page buttons or touch screen doesn't make much difference, but I do worry about sand getting trapped between the page turn key and the bezel of the Kindle. Is there any other solution than keeping it in a plastic bag?

06-07-2013, 12:33 PM	#15
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Nope. The page specifically says K1-K3. Klear Kase might have something that works for the Fire which might work for the Paper White but I doubt it do to the size difference. They also have something for the K3, which I am going to buy for the extra protection provided by the case with the baby around and the water. Sorry, he has a Kindle Keyboard so I was replying with that in mind. Last edited by ProfCrash; 06-07-2013 at 12:35 PM.

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06-06-2013, 04:15 PM	#2
Barty doofus Posts: 2,543 Karma: 13088847 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	I would also worry about the speaker grills on the k3. Saran wrap? Vacuum seal?

06-06-2013, 04:16 PM	#3
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06-06-2013, 05:05 PM	#4
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,253 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	If I could not take my reader to the beach I would just stay home with it. Apache

06-06-2013, 05:26 PM	#6
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	I think Saran wrap is a good thing to try. Especially with the Kindle.

06-06-2013, 06:14 PM	#7
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,290 Karma: 27518794 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	Ziplock bag? M-Edge has the Leisure cover http://www.medgestore.com/shop/kindle3/leisure for the Kindle Keyboard (they might also have one for the Sony' I didn't check). They advertise it as sand proof.

06-06-2013, 11:28 PM	#10
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Here they come with white print of fish or meat or produce so you can differentiate the content inside the freezer.

06-07-2013, 08:14 AM	#11
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	I have a waterproof bag that I use for my K1. It works ok with my K3. I'll probably get a K3 waterproof cover before heading to the lake and river this summer. Might get one for my iPad as well, just to be safe. I like reading and the beach is a great place to do it. May as well protect my device. And they keep the sand out. Heck, I was reading in the river two years ago.

06-07-2013, 10:48 AM	#12
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Is it a specialized bag for the Kindle? Are they easy to find?

06-07-2013, 11:17 AM	#13
ProfCrash Tea Enthusiast Posts: 8,554 Karma: 75384937 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere in the USA Device: Kindle1, Kindle DX Graphite, K3 3G, IPad 3, PW2	Yes, REI sells them. Do a search on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Version-Trendy...waterproof+bag I use the trendy digital

06-07-2013, 12:15 PM	#14
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Probably wouldn't work with the capacitive touch screen of the PW, would it?

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