reading ebooks in the rain

History · 07-23-2012, 08:47 PM

I just tried to read my kobo in the rain (umbrella in the other hand) with a freezer bag over the kobo. However, the waving air between the plastic and the screen made the reading quite hard.

I know that water and electronics should not mix. So any tips, advice for reading ebooks in the rain please,

Cheers

PeterT · 07-23-2012, 08:48 PM

Well I am reading quite happily in the rain on my Kobo; of course... I am sitting inside and it is raining outside

Giggleton · 07-23-2012, 09:04 PM

lol, no. walking, talking, dancing, biking in the rain yes, but these involve movement. Standing in the rain is most terrible. I can't imagine trying to read as well.

CWatkinsNash · 07-23-2012, 09:27 PM

There are waterproof / splashproof cases available for ereaders. Some as fancy as molded clear plastic, others are plastic pouches, but of a better weight than a freezer bag so you don't get the rippling plastic obscuring the screen. Just googling "waterproof kobo" brings up several results. Amazon is sure to have a selection. Many ereaders are similar in size, so the pouch-type cases work for many different models.

JSWolf · 07-23-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

There are waterproof / splashproof cases available for ereaders. Some as fancy as molded clear plastic, others are plastic pouches, but of a better weight than a freezer bag so you don't get the rippling plastic obscuring the screen. Just googling "waterproof kobo" brings up several results. Amazon is sure to have a selection. Many ereaders are similar in size, so the pouch-type cases work for many different models.

I don't think these waterproof bags will work very well for readers with IR touch.

JSWolf · 07-23-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by History

So any tips, advice for reading ebooks in the rain please,

Cheers

The only tip you need...

Tip for reading in the rain: DON'T!

CWatkinsNash · 07-23-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I don't think these waterproof bags will work very well for readers with IR touch.

Eh. I keep forgetting not everyone has buttons. But the OP was using it with a freezer bag, so how was that working?

JSWolf · 07-23-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Eh. I keep forgetting not everyone has buttons. But the OP was using it with a freezer bag, so how was that working?

Your answer was posted in the first post.

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Originally Posted by History

I just tried to read my kobo in the rain (umbrella in the other hand) with a freezer bag over the kobo. However, the waving air between the plastic and the screen made the reading quite hard.

CWatkinsNash · 07-23-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Your answer was posted in the first post.

Heh. Yeah. I was thinking in terms of obscuring the page rather than turning the page... back and forth uncontrollably, most likely.

I'll shut up now and go read.

JSWolf · 07-23-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

Heh. Yeah. I was thinking in terms of obscuring the page rather than turning the page... back and forth uncontrollably, most likely.

I'll shut up now and go read.

So what are you reading? I'm reading Sins of the Father by Lawrence Block.

CWatkinsNash · 07-23-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

So what are you reading? I'm reading Sins of the Father by Lawrence Block.

Hint: Stop by the Dresden thread. So that we don't derail this one.

speakingtohe · 07-24-2012, 03:39 AM

I have a PRS-350 which I use mostly for reading on the bus. I have read it in the rain numerous times while waiting at an unsheltered bus stop. So far so good. Not the greatest place to read but sometimes I have a long wait.

I see many people using cellphones and Ipods in the rain, so I am assuming these devices and ebook readers are fairly waterproof unless immersed.

I do know there is a risk of damage, but I take my chances and hope for the best.

Helen

HarryT · 07-24-2012, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by speakingtohe

I see many people using cellphones and Ipods in the rain, so I am assuming these devices and ebook readers are fairly waterproof unless immersed.

Perhaps an unwise assumption. Mobile phones are "shower-proof", but I suspect that eBook readers aren't

.

danskmacabre · 07-24-2012, 05:25 AM

I would definitely NOT recommend using a Kobo Touch in the rain. I'd imagine if water got on the touch screen and got into the side areas it would cause havoc with the device.

I did a quick google search and found this:
http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...836&t_mode=des

I've not used it but it says it waterproofs the KT and you can still use the touchscreen.

kennyc · 07-24-2012, 05:44 AM

Well, I had to dodge sprinklers in the park yesterday and then my phone - DroidX didn't work (no sound). I figured it was toast as a drop of water must have gotten in the ear-plug....I tried just about everything but no go....so went to the verizon store expecting to have to get a new phone....but....they were able to get it working again...some weirdness with the earpiece jack I guess....even though I'd tried plugging, unplugging etc....

Boy that Galaxy S III is lookin' good though.

Moral of the story? Take care with ereaders and water.

(and don't let the monkeys near them)

07-23-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
History Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Device: Kobo	reading ebooks in the rain I just tried to read my kobo in the rain (umbrella in the other hand) with a freezer bag over the kobo. However, the waving air between the plastic and the screen made the reading quite hard. I know that water and electronics should not mix. So any tips, advice for reading ebooks in the rain please, Cheers Last edited by History; 07-23-2012 at 08:48 PM. Reason: spelling

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PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,693 Karma: 79983758 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Well I am reading quite happily in the rain on my Kobo; of course... I am sitting inside and it is raining outside

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Giggleton Banned Posts: 1,687 Karma: 4368191 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Device: Kindle3	lol, no. walking, talking, dancing, biking in the rain yes, but these involve movement. Standing in the rain is most terrible. I can't imagine trying to read as well.

07-23-2012, 09:27 PM	#4
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	There are waterproof / splashproof cases available for ereaders. Some as fancy as molded clear plastic, others are plastic pouches, but of a better weight than a freezer bag so you don't get the rippling plastic obscuring the screen. Just googling "waterproof kobo" brings up several results. Amazon is sure to have a selection. Many ereaders are similar in size, so the pouch-type cases work for many different models.

07-24-2012, 03:39 AM	#12
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	I have a PRS-350 which I use mostly for reading on the bus. I have read it in the rain numerous times while waiting at an unsheltered bus stop. So far so good. Not the greatest place to read but sometimes I have a long wait. I see many people using cellphones and Ipods in the rain, so I am assuming these devices and ebook readers are fairly waterproof unless immersed. I do know there is a risk of damage, but I take my chances and hope for the best. Helen

07-24-2012, 05:25 AM	#14
danskmacabre Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 3593438 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Glo. Galaxy Tab S 8.4	I would definitely NOT recommend using a Kobo Touch in the rain. I'd imagine if water got on the touch screen and got into the side areas it would cause havoc with the device. I did a quick google search and found this: http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05...836&t_mode=des I've not used it but it says it waterproofs the KT and you can still use the touchscreen.

07-24-2012, 05:44 AM	#15
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,930 Karma: 119747553 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2 & PW, Onyx Boox Go6	Well, I had to dodge sprinklers in the park yesterday and then my phone - DroidX didn't work (no sound). I figured it was toast as a drop of water must have gotten in the ear-plug....I tried just about everything but no go....so went to the verizon store expecting to have to get a new phone....but....they were able to get it working again...some weirdness with the earpiece jack I guess....even though I'd tried plugging, unplugging etc.... Boy that Galaxy S III is lookin' good though. Moral of the story? Take care with ereaders and water. (and don't let the monkeys near them)