How does the Kindle handle the great outdoors? - Page 4

ProfCrash · 06-03-2011, 07:47 AM

If it is packed properly and stored in a ziploc inside w waterproof bag you would be just fine. A grizzly is going to go for your food or you before it goes for your Kindle. Personally, I think it would be fine. There are anecdotal stories of people taking Kindles winter camping and on the Appalachian Trail and the Kindles are fine. Heck, there are Kindles in war zones that are doing just fine.

whiskeyguy · 06-03-2011, 11:27 PM

I backpack/camp a lot so I tend to put my electronics to the test and moisture inside a tent probably won't be sufficient to ruin the Kindle unless it's excessive.

If you have something like a Kindle that is relatively expensive and you'll be handling a lot, a SquareTrade warranty isn't a bad idea. They have sales all the time and you can get a multi-year Kindle warranty (with accident coverage also) for $15-$20. There's a deductible for accidents (I believe) but not for normal failure. You have to order it within a month of your purchase, but it's something to keep in mind the next time you buy an electronic device that you want to take into the outdoors. The peace of mind is worth it in my opinion.

lestatar · 06-05-2011, 12:50 AM

Man, is this place a goldmine

Great info, even for a relatively seasoned techie like me. I very much am enjoying the way people present differing opinions and POVs here on MR.

I personally fall on the side of "it's relatively inexpensive, will likely fare no worse outdoors than other consumer electronic devices like cell phones given some reasonable care and the ability to carry around a couple thousand books/mags/newspapers/whatever to be enjoyed out of the confines of my home is priceless to me" camp.

Ahem.

S Livingston · 06-06-2011, 09:18 AM

I mostly read my Kindle indoors at home but when I've used it outside in sunlight it has been fine.

littlestar · 06-07-2011, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The Kindle uses an electrophoretic display, the abbreviation for which is "EPD". Of course, you could just call it an "eInk" screen, like most people do.

I think E-ink is a suitable name. thanks very much.

littlestar · 06-07-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

The Kindle uses an electrophoretic display, the abbreviation for which is "EPD". Of course, you could just call it an "eInk" screen, like most people do.

I just did some search, and I find that GlobaldirectParts called it "E-ink Screen"
but I do not know what is the "ED060SC4(LF)" stands for. any one know that?

OtterBooks · 06-07-2011, 11:30 PM

I once used my Kindle to fight off a puma.

littlestar · 06-07-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S Livingston

I mostly read my Kindle indoors at home but when I've used it outside in sunlight it has been fine.

of course . that is one of its Mark advantage

CWatkinsNash · 06-07-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtterBooks

I once used my Kindle to fight off a puma.

I bet Chuck Norris could do that, too. But I'm not sure it's a good idea to advertise that as a "feature".

GoSharks · 06-08-2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OtterBooks

I once used my Kindle to fight off a puma.

What kind of cover do you use for that activity...or was it nekkid? Maybe Amazon could use that in its next TV add! (shhhh, don't tell JSWolf!)

lestatar · 06-08-2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

I bet Chuck Norris could do that, too. But I'm not sure it's a good idea to advertise that as a "feature".

I'm gonna use my K3 as a chopping board when it eventually kicks the bucket

littlestar · 06-09-2011, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lestatar

I'm gonna use my K3 as a chopping board when it eventually kicks the bucket

Are you kidding me ?

lestatar · 06-09-2011, 02:19 AM

^ what do you think?

Frida Fantastic · 06-09-2011, 02:41 AM

This is an amazing thread. I should look into Square Trade Accidental too. Last week I was planning to bring the Kindle on an impromptu canoe trip, but did not have wet bags. Canoeing ultimately did not happen, but yeah, kind of a silly idea.

ProfCrash · 06-09-2011, 08:58 AM

I would bring it with me on a canoing trip. I have several water proof stuff sacks that go on all of our camping trips. Water proof stuff sacks are the type of thing that I think anyone who does any type of camping, car, backpacking, or whatever, should have with them. You don't know when it is going to rain so your emergency supplies should be kept in a waterproof stuff sack. Picking up one for storing electronics makes a certain amount of sense to me.

I guess I am strange.

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06-03-2011, 07:47 AM	#46
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	If it is packed properly and stored in a ziploc inside w waterproof bag you would be just fine. A grizzly is going to go for your food or you before it goes for your Kindle. Personally, I think it would be fine. There are anecdotal stories of people taking Kindles winter camping and on the Appalachian Trail and the Kindles are fine. Heck, there are Kindles in war zones that are doing just fine.

06-03-2011, 11:27 PM	#47
whiskeyguy Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2011 Device: none	I backpack/camp a lot so I tend to put my electronics to the test and moisture inside a tent probably won't be sufficient to ruin the Kindle unless it's excessive. If you have something like a Kindle that is relatively expensive and you'll be handling a lot, a SquareTrade warranty isn't a bad idea. They have sales all the time and you can get a multi-year Kindle warranty (with accident coverage also) for $15-$20. There's a deductible for accidents (I believe) but not for normal failure. You have to order it within a month of your purchase, but it's something to keep in mind the next time you buy an electronic device that you want to take into the outdoors. The peace of mind is worth it in my opinion.

06-05-2011, 12:50 AM	#48
lestatar LB's lolz Mutt Minion Posts: 2,902 Karma: 5700001 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong now but NYC forever Device: Kindle3, GalaxyTab, BB Bold9700, BB 8300, Sony Clie, Palm Vx, Palm III	Man, is this place a goldmine Great info, even for a relatively seasoned techie like me. I very much am enjoying the way people present differing opinions and POVs here on MR. I personally fall on the side of "it's relatively inexpensive, will likely fare no worse outdoors than other consumer electronic devices like cell phones given some reasonable care and the ability to carry around a couple thousand books/mags/newspapers/whatever to be enjoyed out of the confines of my home is priceless to me" camp. Ahem.

06-06-2011, 09:18 AM	#49
S Livingston Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 50416 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Scotland Device: Kindle	I mostly read my Kindle indoors at home but when I've used it outside in sunlight it has been fine.

06-07-2011, 11:30 PM	#52
OtterBooks Wizard Posts: 1,262 Karma: 2979086 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle 4, iPad Mini/Retina	I once used my Kindle to fight off a puma.

06-09-2011, 02:19 AM	#58
lestatar LB's lolz Mutt Minion Posts: 2,902 Karma: 5700001 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hong Kong now but NYC forever Device: Kindle3, GalaxyTab, BB Bold9700, BB 8300, Sony Clie, Palm Vx, Palm III	^ what do you think?

06-09-2011, 02:41 AM	#59
Frida Fantastic SF/F book blogger Posts: 270 Karma: 502030 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Device: Kindle 3	This is an amazing thread. I should look into Square Trade Accidental too. Last week I was planning to bring the Kindle on an impromptu canoe trip, but did not have wet bags. Canoeing ultimately did not happen, but yeah, kind of a silly idea.

06-09-2011, 08:58 AM	#60
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 would bring it with me on a canoing trip. I have several water proof stuff sacks that go on all of our camping trips. Water proof stuff sacks are the type of thing that I think anyone who does any type of camping, car, backpacking, or whatever, should have with them. You don't know when it is going to rain so your emergency supplies should be kept in a waterproof stuff sack. Picking up one for storing electronics makes a certain amount of sense to me. I guess I am strange.