But...sniff....can I read it in the tub?

Archaegeo · 12-12-2006, 02:14 PM

I love to read in the tub. To crawl in with a nice bath pillow behind my head and emerge 4 hours later, all pruned but satisfied.

Now if im careful, the book does well, but I fear I must give this up if I move to the reader

Is it even splash resistant? Or does it attract liquid like a sponge?

SoCal Bob · 12-12-2006, 02:26 PM

One dunk its done
Zip Lock bag... twice!

Archaegeo · 12-12-2006, 02:38 PM

Oooh,

I hadnt considered reading it through a ziplock <grin> Wonder how much that will affect the readability

WOOT! Tub here I come!

lint · 12-12-2006, 03:36 PM

Ive thought about this too. Wish someone would make a slim fitting waterproof case!

-lint

BuddyBoy · 12-13-2006, 04:04 AM

A single Ziploc works fine, is still quite readable, and is as equally at home in the bathtub as it is in the Hot Tub on your next cruise.

HarryT · 12-13-2006, 04:53 AM

You can get completely waterproof cases for many cameras, allowing them to be used for underwater photography. Perhaps there's a market for something similar for the Reader?

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Moonraker · 12-13-2006, 07:53 AM

A zip-lock bag is good -- but I put my reader into the bath rack.
I have one of those deep metal chrome ones. I get it at the exact angle I want by placing a folded hand towel behind it.

There are special bath racks available that have book stands on them but I haven't investigated these.

yvanleterrible · 12-13-2006, 09:43 AM

Have a try in a Diving gear speciality store or an Outdoor sports shop.

Archaegeo · 12-13-2006, 09:50 AM

Great pic in the tub!

Picked my Reader up last night for long flight to Hawaii and back this week

Now to load it up with stuff.

tcv · 12-13-2006, 11:33 AM

Any chance I could read it in the shower?

tribble · 12-13-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcv

Any chance I could read it in the shower?

Yes, sure!

yvanleterrible · 12-13-2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcv

Any chance I could read it in the shower?

Someone has to invent an eink soap bar!

NatCh · 12-13-2006, 12:32 PM

The mind behind your avatar is becoming clearer and clearer, Moonraker.

randyman · 12-13-2006, 12:46 PM

I love to read in the tub, too - especially through the cold New England winters.

For years I read my Rocketbook in the tub, and now I'm using the Reader; the trick is - just don't drop it! Have a towel by the tub to dry your hands with before you pick it up, and you should be fine.

I've never dropped a paper book in the tub, and the same goes for the e-book readers... I say just go for it, be reasonably careful, and you shouldn't have a problem. (though that tub rack is a pretty cool idea!)

yvanleterrible · 12-13-2006, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyman

I love to read in the tub, too - especially through the cold New England winters.

For years I read my Rocketbook in the tub, and now I'm using the Reader; the trick is - just don't drop it! Have a towel by the tub to dry your hands with before you pick it up, and you should be fine.

I've never dropped a paper book in the tub, and the same goes for the e-book readers... I say just go for it, be reasonably careful, and you shouldn't have a problem. (though that tub rack is a pretty cool idea!)

I've dropped a few! I've even managed to drop one in the...cabinet!

12-12-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
Archaegeo Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: Sony Reader	But...sniff....can I read it in the tub? I love to read in the tub. To crawl in with a nice bath pillow behind my head and emerge 4 hours later, all pruned but satisfied. Now if im careful, the book does well, but I fear I must give this up if I move to the reader Is it even splash resistant? Or does it attract liquid like a sponge?

12-13-2006, 07:53 AM	#7
Moonraker Addict Posts: 314 Karma: 1002965 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Device: ILiad. Gen 3, PocketBook 360, Kobo Aura HD, Kindle Oasis 2	A zip-lock bag is good -- but I put my reader into the bath rack. I have one of those deep metal chrome ones. I get it at the exact angle I want by placing a folded hand towel behind it. There are special bath racks available that have book stands on them but I haven't investigated these. Attached Thumbnails

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SoCal Bob Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 37 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Device: Sony Reader, iLiad, Palm Tungsten T3	One dunk its done Zip Lock bag... twice!

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Archaegeo Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Oooh, I hadnt considered reading it through a ziplock <grin> Wonder how much that will affect the readability WOOT! Tub here I come!

12-12-2006, 03:36 PM	#4
lint Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 76 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Ive thought about this too. Wish someone would make a slim fitting waterproof case! -lint

12-13-2006, 04:04 AM	#5
BuddyBoy eBookin' Fool Posts: 310 Karma: 1008360 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, KK, iPad (Ex Prs 505, 500, Reb1100-2150, Rocket)	A single Ziploc works fine, is still quite readable, and is as equally at home in the bathtub as it is in the Hot Tub on your next cruise.

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You can get completely waterproof cases for many cameras, allowing them to be used for underwater photography. Perhaps there's a market for something similar for the Reader? .

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yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Have a try in a Diving gear speciality store or an Outdoor sports shop.

12-13-2006, 09:50 AM	#9
Archaegeo Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 20 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: Sony Reader	Great pic in the tub! Picked my Reader up last night for long flight to Hawaii and back this week Now to load it up with stuff.

12-13-2006, 11:33 AM	#10
tcv Addict Posts: 330 Karma: 596 Join Date: Oct 2006	Any chance I could read it in the shower?

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12-13-2006, 12:46 PM	#14
randyman Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 8851 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, RI Device: Now, iPad!	I love to read in the tub, too - especially through the cold New England winters. For years I read my Rocketbook in the tub, and now I'm using the Reader; the trick is - just don't drop it! Have a towel by the tub to dry your hands with before you pick it up, and you should be fine. I've never dropped a paper book in the tub, and the same goes for the e-book readers... I say just go for it, be reasonably careful, and you shouldn't have a problem. (though that tub rack is a pretty cool idea!)