Libra Are Kobos bubbleproof?

[NiLuJe]

Since Kindles have been mentioned, from what I've seen, they have a *lot* more software shenanigans going on with humidity sensors and the like to attempt not to fry everything ASAP at runtime ;o). I... have seen nothing of the sort in Kobo-land (save for the extremely irritating "your screen is wet" on old IR-grid devices ;p).

[lensmann]

Originally Posted by ownedbycats

I sometimes bring my Libra H2O into the bath with me. But I don't do this when I'm using either epsom salts or bubble bath because I'm not sure if 'waterproof' also covers these two cases.

Empirically-minded posters will be pleased to hear that I accidentally tested this on Friday, with an Aura One and Epsom salts. It survived the encounter with no ill-effects. It was only in the tub for a couple of seconds, and I rinsed it at once in cold water. I suspect I'll be using a reading stand from now on.

On a slightly different note:

Originally Posted by Quoth

Same applies to keyboards, except best to disassemble at once and rinse between membranes (or mechanical switches) at once is IPA or at worst surgical spirit. Sherry, milk or milky hot drinks seem fatal, but water, black tea and black coffee flooded keyboards have been recovered.
With a phone, open and remove battery at once and rinse with IPA and about 1/3rd survival rate from total immersion in water.

What is IPA in this context? I'm pretty sure you're not recommending rinsing in India Pale Ale...

[Ned]

I've never understood reading in the bath.
Sleeping, yes of course, but reading, for me, is for dry places.
Like Jon, I prefer a quick shower and a long dry read

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by Ned

I've never understood reading in the bath.
Sleeping, yes of course, but reading, for me, is for dry places.
Like Jon, I prefer a quick shower and a long dry read

On the three days a year it gets freezing cold here in Texas, sitting in a nice warm tub is a great way to fight the chill. I'm not John Lennon, so don't need to sleep in the bath.

I haven't dropped a reader in the tub yet, though I have dropped a book (ironically, it was Drop City by T. C. Boyle).

[fogice]

Originally Posted by lensmann

What is IPA in this context? I'm pretty sure you're not recommending rinsing in India Pale Ale...

Isopropyl alcohol.

[meeera]

Originally Posted by Ned

I've never understood reading in the bath.
Sleeping, yes of course, but reading, for me, is for dry places.
Like Jon, I prefer a quick shower and a long dry read

OP has already said that they have a longer bath to relieve physical symptoms. Lots of people with medical conditions/disabilities do this

[Ned]

Originally Posted by meeera

OP has already said that they have a longer bath to relieve physical symptoms. Lots of people with medical conditions/disabilities do this

Thank you, I sometimes have a long bath to easy my aching body too, but the warmth and quiet invariably have me asleep within minutes

I probably have some abstruse medical condition, as I can fall asleep almost anywhere anytime (except when driving of course), so in a hot bath sleep is guaranteed for me!

Not disrespecting in any way people who read in the bath, just saying why I don't need a bubble proof reader

Everyone is different

[lensmann]

Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I haven't dropped a reader in the tub yet, though I have dropped a book (ironically, it was Drop City by T. C. Boyle).

Ha! And I was reading a novel titled "Death by Water". The irony hadn't struck me until I read your reply. Perhaps that's the trick - avoid books with titles of dire portent.

[koboy]

Originally Posted by Ned

Thank you, I sometimes have a long bath to easy my aching body too, but the warmth and quiet invariably have me asleep within minutes

I probably have some abstruse medical condition, as I can fall asleep almost anywhere anytime (except when driving of course), so in a hot bath sleep is guaranteed for me!

Not disrespecting in any way people who read in the bath, just saying why I don't need a bubble proof reader

Everyone is different

best wishes koboy

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by meeera

OP has already said that they have a longer bath to relieve physical symptoms. Lots of people with medical conditions/disabilities do this

If I was having a bath, I'd listen to an audiobook.

[meeera]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If I was having a bath, I'd listen to an audiobook.

How nice for you. Nobody asked.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by meeera

How nice for you. Nobody asked.

[ZodWallop]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If I was having a bath, I'd listen to an audiobook.

I never listen to audioooks, but I do love old radio shows and NPR. So I do enjoy longform audio stories. I guess with a story I would rather just read it than listen to it.

[ownedbycats]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If I was having a bath, I'd listen to an audiobook.

I listen to the radio in the bathtub! Be a bit noisy to have both that and an audiobook going at the same time.

[Josieb1]

I love reading in the bath. I use all my Kobo’s depending on what I am reading. I’ve never worried about bubbles and, so far, never dropped one. Probably tempting fate now