Reader on vacation

Care · 06-26-2011, 11:08 AM

We will be going to Cancun and I was wondering how many people bring physical books to read by the pool or beach? Or do you bring your reader? My thinking is that when I go in the water I don't want to worry about it. The resort is pretty large, I would not want to go back and forth to our room very often.

I have not bought a physical book in over 7 months. I would prefer to read off my Nook if possible, but was unsure of what most people with readers do.

Do you buy books just to read while away? Or read off your reader and leave it on your bed/chair?

RainingLemur · 06-26-2011, 12:25 PM

I bring mine pretty much everywhere. If I'm around water, I'll just toss it in a ziplock bag to keep it from getting wet. Works pretty well.

kindlekitten · 06-26-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RainingLemur

I bring mine pretty much everywhere. If I'm around water, I'll just toss it in a ziplock bag to keep it from getting wet. Works pretty well.

like that

Care · 06-26-2011, 01:07 PM

Sorry, I should have explained more. I was wondering if people leave their readers out or put them in their room so they don't have to worry about theft?

The ziplock is a good idea though!

speakingtohe · 06-26-2011, 06:38 PM

I don't think I would want my ereader unguarded at a public beach. Same with wallet, watch, rings mp3 player etc. I would definitely take it with me though on holiday for use in non beach areas.

Many hotels have small lending library.

Bring a book or two just in case and maybe splurge on a magazine for the beach.

Also you can generally add a rider to your insurance to cover electronic items while travelling.

Helen

DrLaurenceBrown · 06-26-2011, 07:12 PM

I bring my Nook Color pretty much everywhere and haven't purchased a paperback in quite some time now. If I were reading near the pool however I might consider a paperback to avoid the possibility of theft...That and sometimes e-readers catch a glare outside which gives me a headache.

Namekuseijin · 06-26-2011, 08:10 PM

Here in Brazil thieves might think your ereader is a tablet and would take it. If it's a physical book, no problem, they don't read so won't touch it.

Some folks even created the perfect tablet/ereader cover.

rdjack21 · 06-26-2011, 10:17 PM

I'm taking mine with me to Hawaii next week and I do plan on reading on the beach

Generally I will have my wife with me and generally we are not both in the water at the same time. One plays with the kids while the other gets a break in the chair

so I can just leave it and she will keep an eye on it. But I do also take a towel or towels with me and will hide it. It also helps to chit chat with your neighbors on the beach then they will help you watch your stuff if you take a quick dip.

On another note about two weeks ago I took my Tablet (android 7" ) with me camping on the frio river (didn't have my Nook yet). Took it with me while I floated in the river

Phogg · 06-26-2011, 10:33 PM

I bought nice Dry Bags from a marine supplier.

kindlekitten · 06-27-2011, 12:22 AM

I guess it depends on where you are at

amward · 06-27-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phogg

I bought nice Dry Bags from a marine supplier.

Now that looks like you could take the reader swimming with you.

Phogg · 06-27-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by amward

Now that looks like you could take the reader swimming with you.

I did earlier today, actually.

My primary goal was to be better able to read while soaking in the tub, but lounging in the pool works too. I did get a bit of a sunburn.

Fallingwater · 06-27-2011, 06:23 AM

I'd carry the reader, and put it somewhere safe. Maybe I'd put it in a ziploc bag too, to prevent water and sand getting into it... though I suppose the glare would be a problem.

straygator · 06-27-2011, 07:33 AM

Where I work in the Cayman Islands I'm seeing more e-readers by the pool, on the beach, etc. And the 'lending libraries' of physical books guests leave at the various resorts are getting smaller. I like the dry bag idea. If there's no marine supplier near you, try the camping section of any sporting goods store.

jbcohen · 06-27-2011, 07:46 AM

I have been to Cancun on vacation once its a great palce to vacation, hower makes shure you go into town and see the town and the local ruins they are great. As far as the reader goes I will second what has been said earlier, put the reader in a plastic bag and keep an eye on it.

06-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#1
Care Aes Sedai Posts: 659 Karma: 46166 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura and Kobo Mini, had a Nook, NOOKcolor, Nook STR.	Reader on vacation We will be going to Cancun and I was wondering how many people bring physical books to read by the pool or beach? Or do you bring your reader? My thinking is that when I go in the water I don't want to worry about it. The resort is pretty large, I would not want to go back and forth to our room very often. I have not bought a physical book in over 7 months. I would prefer to read off my Nook if possible, but was unsure of what most people with readers do. Do you buy books just to read while away? Or read off your reader and leave it on your bed/chair?

06-26-2011, 08:10 PM	#7
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	Here in Brazil thieves might think your ereader is a tablet and would take it. If it's a physical book, no problem, they don't read so won't touch it. Some folks even created the perfect tablet/ereader cover. Last edited by Namekuseijin; 06-26-2011 at 10:53 PM.

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06-26-2011, 12:25 PM	#2
RainingLemur Spork Connoisseur Posts: 2,355 Karma: 16780603 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Nook Color	I bring mine pretty much everywhere. If I'm around water, I'll just toss it in a ziplock bag to keep it from getting wet. Works pretty well.

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Care Aes Sedai Posts: 659 Karma: 46166 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura and Kobo Mini, had a Nook, NOOKcolor, Nook STR.	Sorry, I should have explained more. I was wondering if people leave their readers out or put them in their room so they don't have to worry about theft? The ziplock is a good idea though!

06-26-2011, 06:38 PM	#5
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I don't think I would want my ereader unguarded at a public beach. Same with wallet, watch, rings mp3 player etc. I would definitely take it with me though on holiday for use in non beach areas. Many hotels have small lending library. Bring a book or two just in case and maybe splurge on a magazine for the beach. Also you can generally add a rider to your insurance to cover electronic items while travelling. Helen

06-26-2011, 07:12 PM	#6
DrLaurenceBrown Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	I bring my Nook Color pretty much everywhere and haven't purchased a paperback in quite some time now. If I were reading near the pool however I might consider a paperback to avoid the possibility of theft...That and sometimes e-readers catch a glare outside which gives me a headache.

06-26-2011, 10:17 PM	#8
rdjack21 Groupie Posts: 153 Karma: 3241792 Join Date: May 2011 Device: Elocity A7, Nook STR, Galaxy Nexus	I'm taking mine with me to Hawaii next week and I do plan on reading on the beach Generally I will have my wife with me and generally we are not both in the water at the same time. One plays with the kids while the other gets a break in the chair so I can just leave it and she will keep an eye on it. But I do also take a towel or towels with me and will hide it. It also helps to chit chat with your neighbors on the beach then they will help you watch your stuff if you take a quick dip. On another note about two weeks ago I took my Tablet (android 7" ) with me camping on the frio river (didn't have my Nook yet). Took it with me while I floated in the river

06-26-2011, 10:33 PM	#9
Phogg PHD in Horribleness Posts: 2,320 Karma: 23599604 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the ironbound section, near avenue L Device: Just a whole bunch. I guess I am a collector now.	I bought nice Dry Bags from a marine supplier.

06-27-2011, 12:22 AM	#10
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	I guess it depends on where you are at

06-27-2011, 06:23 AM	#13
Fallingwater Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 4132 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Bookeen Cybook Opus	I'd carry the reader, and put it somewhere safe. Maybe I'd put it in a ziploc bag too, to prevent water and sand getting into it... though I suppose the glare would be a problem.

06-27-2011, 07:33 AM	#14
straygator Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 33904 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cayman Islands Device: Kindle	Where I work in the Cayman Islands I'm seeing more e-readers by the pool, on the beach, etc. And the 'lending libraries' of physical books guests leave at the various resorts are getting smaller. I like the dry bag idea. If there's no marine supplier near you, try the camping section of any sporting goods store.

06-27-2011, 07:46 AM	#15
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	I have been to Cancun on vacation once its a great palce to vacation, hower makes shure you go into town and see the town and the local ruins they are great. As far as the reader goes I will second what has been said earlier, put the reader in a plastic bag and keep an eye on it.