Anyone taking their eReader to the beach? - Page 3

Tome Keeper · 07-27-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfCrash

That is why I take my Kindle. Nine days at the beach = 10-12 books. Why carry 10-12 books when I can carry my Kindle? I have a Trendy Digital waterproof case that works great and I put the password on so that if anyone where to walk off with Tavi they cannot get into him.

You can password protect the Kindle? Why have I not figured this out?! How?

kjk · 07-27-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by queentess

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

That's what Jeff Bezos does! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/ma...6fob-q4-t.html

kjk · 07-27-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

You can password protect the Kindle? Why have I not figured this out?! How?

As of the 2.5 update, you should have something in settings:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200375510

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To set your Kindle password:
Navigate to Kindle's Home screen and press the Menu button.
Select "Settings" from the Home screen menu.
Select the "turn on" option next to Device Password on the Settings page.
Enter your new password twice and also enter a hint to help you remember the password.
Select "Submit" when you're finished.
If you wish to change or turn off your password in the future, navigate to the Settings menu again and select the available options.

Tome Keeper · 07-27-2011, 02:06 PM

Thanks, just shows how many times I've been into the settings, will set this before my holiday so will hopefully protect my details.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 07-29-2011, 09:26 AM

I don't have a problem taking my reader to the beach. Then again, I'm selective about the beaches I go to, and am rarely worried about theft or damage (and I know how to keep it dry).

When I don't want to take my reader somewhere, I load the books onto my smartphone and take that.

MrsJoseph · 07-29-2011, 01:15 PM

I'll take it with me but I won't take it out on the beach at all. I love just jumping in the water and floating for quite a while, it would be stolen. What I usually do is just read when we're hanging out in our rooms soaking up the A/C.

Enkidu of Abydos · 07-29-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tome Keeper

I have had laptops, mobile phones and DVD players out in the sun before and left in the car which can get very hot in the sun and it's all been fine.

On or off ?

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

We were chilling on the beach, when this normal-looking woman about our age walked up, set her bag under our canopy, and asked us to watch her bag.

I would have just said : "What the [language edit] is wrong with you ?" and thrown it to the side...

Though I guess depending on her looks I might have said : "Sure baby, but what do I get in return ?"

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Originally Posted by Steven Lyle Jordan

When I don't want to take my reader somewhere, I load the books onto my smartphone and take that.

But the average smartphone is more expensive than the average e-reader. Plus you got a ton of personal data you don't want to lose.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 07-30-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Enkidu of Abydos

But the average smartphone is more expensive than the average e-reader.

But smaller, and so easier to hide.

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Originally Posted by Enkidu of Abydos

Plus you got a ton of personal data you don't want to lose.

Everybody say it with me: Backups!

copyrite · 07-30-2011, 01:55 PM

I went to the library for a couple of books for beach reading... and left the Kindle in the condo. My new fancy schmancy phone didn't get to visit the sand either. (Call me overly cautious, but hey, better safe than having to replace!)

Tome Keeper · 07-31-2011, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Enkidu of Abydos

On or off ?.

Phones and DVD player both on and off, and laptop off.

taosaur · 08-01-2011, 12:18 AM

I took my Nook Color to the beach for the first time last week, in its normal cover and in my messenger bag, and will probably do it again tomorrow. This beach is never really packed on weekdays, and I bike there, so I just lock the bag fairly securely to the bike, which I stand up right on the sand by my beach-blanket, making my 'turf' easy to keep an eye on from the water. I usually just go in the water once or twice anyway, and then lay out in the sun for a while, so I wait until I'm done in the water and a bit dry to pull out the NC.

I suppose I wouldn't do it if I didn't have somewhere fairly secure (i.e. too much bother to dig into or carry off) to stash it while I'm in the water. There's always a big ziploc in the messenger bag (which is itself waterproof, up to a point) in case of weather, but otherwise I don't worry about the elements. My NC is closer to my kitchen sink right now than it would ever get to the waterline at the beach.

ProfCrash · 08-03-2011, 06:45 PM

My K3 just returned from a week long trip to the river. It was fun reading while floating.

twowheels · 08-03-2011, 07:12 PM

Took one on the kayak a few weeks ago. Kept it in a ziploc bag while using it and in the dry bag with our food and clothes when paddling down the river. It's still alive.

amward · 08-03-2011, 07:49 PM

I've discovered that I can password protect my Sony, at least I think it's a PIN rather than password. I was browsing through the instruction manual last night. I'm not sure whether I would bother for normal use, but maybe if I were in a high theft area.

taosaur · 08-03-2011, 08:02 PM

I started PIN-locking my NC on a family trip last month when there were lots of younglings about, and decided it was pretty good policy. Granted, besides a B&N account, the NC has access to my Google app market account, Amazon app market account, Kindle account, email, several websites... nearly as much as my PC, and I've already left the thing in another state once :P

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07-27-2011, 02:06 PM	#34
Tome Keeper Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1001201 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Device: Kindle 3 Keyboard, Surface Tablet, Android Smartphone, Laptop, Netbook	Thanks, just shows how many times I've been into the settings, will set this before my holiday so will hopefully protect my details.

07-29-2011, 09:26 AM	#35
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I don't have a problem taking my reader to the beach. Then again, I'm selective about the beaches I go to, and am rarely worried about theft or damage (and I know how to keep it dry). When I don't want to take my reader somewhere, I load the books onto my smartphone and take that.

07-29-2011, 01:15 PM	#36
MrsJoseph Loves Ellipsis... Posts: 1,554 Karma: 7899232 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Washington, DC Device: Kobo Wifi (broken), nook STR (returned), Kobo Touch, Sony T1	I'll take it with me but I won't take it out on the beach at all. I love just jumping in the water and floating for quite a while, it would be stolen. What I usually do is just read when we're hanging out in our rooms soaking up the A/C.

07-30-2011, 01:55 PM	#39
copyrite Wizard Posts: 1,835 Karma: 4985051 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Device: Kindle	I went to the library for a couple of books for beach reading... and left the Kindle in the condo. My new fancy schmancy phone didn't get to visit the sand either. (Call me overly cautious, but hey, better safe than having to replace!)

08-01-2011, 12:18 AM	#41
taosaur intelligent posterior Posts: 1,562 Karma: 21295618 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohiopolis Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Samsung S8, Lenovo Tab 3 Pro	I took my Nook Color to the beach for the first time last week, in its normal cover and in my messenger bag, and will probably do it again tomorrow. This beach is never really packed on weekdays, and I bike there, so I just lock the bag fairly securely to the bike, which I stand up right on the sand by my beach-blanket, making my 'turf' easy to keep an eye on from the water. I usually just go in the water once or twice anyway, and then lay out in the sun for a while, so I wait until I'm done in the water and a bit dry to pull out the NC. I suppose I wouldn't do it if I didn't have somewhere fairly secure (i.e. too much bother to dig into or carry off) to stash it while I'm in the water. There's always a big ziploc in the messenger bag (which is itself waterproof, up to a point) in case of weather, but otherwise I don't worry about the elements. My NC is closer to my kitchen sink right now than it would ever get to the waterline at the beach.

08-03-2011, 06:45 PM	#42
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	My K3 just returned from a week long trip to the river. It was fun reading while floating.

08-03-2011, 07:12 PM	#43
twowheels Wizard Posts: 1,853 Karma: 13432974 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Clara HD, iPad Pro 10", iPhone 15 Pro, Boox Note Max	Took one on the kayak a few weeks ago. Kept it in a ziploc bag while using it and in the dry bag with our food and clothes when paddling down the river. It's still alive.

08-03-2011, 07:49 PM	#44
amward Wizard Posts: 1,299 Karma: 2081110 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SW Australia Device: Eco Eclipse, Sony PRS 350 (pink), Ipod Touch, Kindle Touch	I've discovered that I can password protect my Sony, at least I think it's a PIN rather than password. I was browsing through the instruction manual last night. I'm not sure whether I would bother for normal use, but maybe if I were in a high theft area.

08-03-2011, 08:02 PM	#45
taosaur intelligent posterior Posts: 1,562 Karma: 21295618 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohiopolis Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Samsung S8, Lenovo Tab 3 Pro	I started PIN-locking my NC on a family trip last month when there were lots of younglings about, and decided it was pretty good policy. Granted, besides a B&N account, the NC has access to my Google app market account, Amazon app market account, Kindle account, email, several websites... nearly as much as my PC, and I've already left the thing in another state once :P

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