Anyone taking their eReader to the beach?

vans · 07-25-2011, 04:12 PM

Summer holidays are here, so my annual hunt to find a good book to read on the beach is underway. However, I think it would be a bit high risk to take my eReader, so I will revert to paper.

Am I being too careful?

wodin · 07-25-2011, 04:23 PM

I would, but I haven't been to the beach since I got a reader. Funny, I live in Hawaii ... lotsa sun and lotsa sand, and I rarely (hardly ever) go to the beach. And it’s ALWAYS summer here! Well ... sometimes it's almost summer.

ProfCrash · 07-25-2011, 04:33 PM

Yup. It has been to the beach in the US, New zealand, and Austalia. It is going to the river again in a few days.

carpetmojo · 07-25-2011, 04:36 PM

Rather depends on the sort of high jinks you get up to on the beach !

But minimum is a "ziplock" sealable-type clear plastic bag, for waterproofing protection from you or others returning from swim and shaking dripping follicles & limbs in all directions.
Oh, readers don't function too well underwater, don't try !

If it's a pebble beach, more care needed - padded cover/bubblewrap packet, that sort of stuff. Bit dicey, really. Drop it once and that might be that........

I've successfully used one on a hot sandy beach scenario, but frankly, the precautions needed to feel "safe", and the stress involved (!), plus the worry someone might nick it while you're cavorting in the briney, made me decide paper probably easier all round !

I'd say keep it for the hotel/villa/caravan/campervan/ tent...sleeping bag ?

ucfgrad93 · 07-25-2011, 05:12 PM

While I haven't taken my Kindle to the beach, I have taken it to a club and laid out by the pool. I just cover it with a towel when I'm in the water.

Phogg · 07-25-2011, 05:36 PM

Get a good Dry Bag from a marine supply store or big box sporting good.
Or order one from amazon.

Tome Keeper · 07-26-2011, 09:54 AM

I'm taking mine with me to the hotel pool when I go aboard. Bit concerned as to what to do with it whilst swimming, hopefully me and the OH will not be in the pool at the same time. Otherwise will have to leave it in my bag and just keep an eye on it from the pool. The resort should be quite quiet so hopefully no issues, it's insured in any case.

I'll be using a waterproof case from Amazon.

tubemonkey · 07-26-2011, 10:01 AM

I don't take my ereader into the great outdoors; but I do take my audiobook player everywhere I go. It's tiny size makes it easy to protect from the elements without having to buy accessories.

Lizzie in Ma · 07-26-2011, 10:02 AM

But, in my handy dandy Trendy Digital waterproof case.

sadievan · 07-26-2011, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

I'm taking mine with me to the hotel pool when I go aboard. Bit concerned as to what to do with it whilst swimming, hopefully me and the OH will not be in the pool at the same time. Otherwise will have to leave it in my bag and just keep an eye on it from the pool. The resort should be quite quiet so hopefully no issues, it's insured in any case.

I'll be using a waterproof case from Amazon.

This made me wonder. How many of you who take your ereaders to beaches, pools, etc. set a password on it if possible to protect against someone buying on your account if the device is stolen. I have a kindle and it is possible to set a password. I haven't done it yet, but I haven't taken it in a public setting yet either.

Carol

WillAdams · 07-26-2011, 10:48 AM

I take mine every year (in addition to reading I use it to store reference photos of the things which I'm building out sand sculptures of) --- I just put it in a Zip-loc™ style plastic bag.

queentess · 07-26-2011, 11:08 AM

I take my ereader into the bath all the time. I just use a ziplock bag in case I accidentally drop it.

Last time I was at the beach I opted for a bargain bin paperback because I didn't want my ereader stolen while I was frolicking in the water

jbcohen · 07-26-2011, 11:16 AM

If memory servers me properly most computer hardware are heat sensitive meaning that they need to be kept cool, although winter times are really no big deal for them. Exposure to the heat of the summer is not a good idea.

whitedirewolf · 07-26-2011, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcohen

If memory servers me properly most computer hardware are heat sensitive meaning that they need to be kept cool, although winter times are really no big deal for them. Exposure to the heat of the summer is not a good idea.

Well, both yes and no. As far as I know, an eReader should not be used in cold conditions, especially not below sub-zero temperatures. I've seen a fair amount of Kindle users reporting their Kindle as dead after having used them in cold conditions.

I don't know how other eReaders perform in various temperatures, but I believe that all devices with e-ink screen has this limitation, as it has something to do with the technology behind an e-ink screen. However, I'm not a hundred percent sure

tubemonkey · 07-26-2011, 01:39 PM

Here's a beach-proof case for the K3:

KlearKase for Kindle 3

07-25-2011, 04:12 PM	#1
vans Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 1141216 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: ipad, Elonix 621eb, Asus Transformer, Sony PRS505	Anyone taking their eReader to the beach? Summer holidays are here, so my annual hunt to find a good book to read on the beach is underway. However, I think it would be a bit high risk to take my eReader, so I will revert to paper. Am I being too careful?

07-25-2011, 04:36 PM	#4
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Well.......... Rather depends on the sort of high jinks you get up to on the beach ! But minimum is a "ziplock" sealable-type clear plastic bag, for waterproofing protection from you or others returning from swim and shaking dripping follicles & limbs in all directions. Oh, readers don't function too well underwater, don't try ! If it's a pebble beach, more care needed - padded cover/bubblewrap packet, that sort of stuff. Bit dicey, really. Drop it once and that might be that........ I've successfully used one on a hot sandy beach scenario, but frankly, the precautions needed to feel "safe", and the stress involved (!), plus the worry someone might nick it while you're cavorting in the briney, made me decide paper probably easier all round ! I'd say keep it for the hotel/villa/caravan/campervan/ tent...sleeping bag ?

07-26-2011, 10:02 AM	#9
Lizzie in Ma Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 159192 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cape Cod Device: Nook, Kindle 3, Vizio 8" tablet runn and Samsung Galaxy running Aldiko	Beach and camping. But, in my handy dandy Trendy Digital waterproof case.

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07-25-2011, 04:23 PM	#2
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	I would, but I haven't been to the beach since I got a reader. Funny, I live in Hawaii ... lotsa sun and lotsa sand, and I rarely (hardly ever) go to the beach. And it’s ALWAYS summer here! Well ... sometimes it's almost summer.

07-25-2011, 04:33 PM	#3
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	Yup. It has been to the beach in the US, New zealand, and Austalia. It is going to the river again in a few days.

07-25-2011, 05:12 PM	#5
ucfgrad93 Wizard Posts: 2,370 Karma: 9026681 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Colorado Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Gen	While I haven't taken my Kindle to the beach, I have taken it to a club and laid out by the pool. I just cover it with a towel when I'm in the water.

07-25-2011, 05:36 PM	#6
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.	Get a good Dry Bag from a marine supply store or big box sporting good. Or order one from amazon.

07-26-2011, 09:54 AM	#7
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	I'm taking mine with me to the hotel pool when I go aboard. Bit concerned as to what to do with it whilst swimming, hopefully me and the OH will not be in the pool at the same time. Otherwise will have to leave it in my bag and just keep an eye on it from the pool. The resort should be quite quiet so hopefully no issues, it's insured in any case. I'll be using a waterproof case from Amazon.

07-26-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,746 Karma: 158575914 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I don't take my ereader into the great outdoors; but I do take my audiobook player everywhere I go. It's tiny size makes it easy to protect from the elements without having to buy accessories.

07-26-2011, 10:48 AM	#11
WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,258 Karma: 3439432 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	I take mine every year (in addition to reading I use it to store reference photos of the things which I'm building out sand sculptures of) --- I just put it in a Zip-loc™ style plastic bag.

07-26-2011, 11:08 AM	#12
queentess Reading is sexy Posts: 1,303 Karma: 544517 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	I take my ereader into the bath all the time. I just use a ziplock bag in case I accidentally drop it. Last time I was at the beach I opted for a bargain bin paperback because I didn't want my ereader stolen while I was frolicking in the water

07-26-2011, 11:16 AM	#13
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,030 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	If memory servers me properly most computer hardware are heat sensitive meaning that they need to be kept cool, although winter times are really no big deal for them. Exposure to the heat of the summer is not a good idea.

07-26-2011, 01:39 PM	#15
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,746 Karma: 158575914 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	Here's a beach-proof case for the K3: KlearKase for Kindle 3