Kindles and ... food!

ylsul · 10-05-2010, 03:58 PM

I love to read while eating my meals. If I have a paper book, I don't care so much if a blob of spaghetti sauce lands on the page, although it is pretty
traumatic if the same lands on my kindle!

The other day, I was having some brunch, and a blob of runny egg yolk landed
right on the opening (crack?) of one of the page-turning buttons. I was so afraid that it would seep down into the guts of my kindle and fry my purchase.

Fortunately, that didn't happen, but I'm wondering if you guys do anything to
prevent this kind of thing. I could see a button permanently stuck down (or just not responsive) after an ice cream spill, or the like.

Dwayne_Matheson · 10-05-2010, 04:01 PM

You could put the Kindle in a baggie while you eat, it would be protective, waterproof and yet allow you to turn pages.

Another alternative is to get a stand style cover.

desertgrandma · 10-05-2010, 04:03 PM

A couple of things........you could prop the k up against something to keep it out of your way and then just hit the 'next page' button as needed......

or

When eating messy foods you could slide it into a one gallon baggie. Seriously.....buttons can still be pushed, visibility is good.

Then just wipe off the baggie.....

TheKindleWorm · 10-05-2010, 04:44 PM

I love to eat and read - must be an expert on that particular subject!

If I'm cooking and using the Kindle (either to listen to an audiobook or viewing my personal recipe document) then I place it in a clear plastic bag so when I inevitably touch it with sticky fingers, only the bag gets messed up - not my Kindle!

Eating in the bath (a luxury which doesn't happen enough with having a hyper 3 year old!) then I use a waterproof bag because I have been known to drop paper books in the bath - at least they still "work" afterwards however crinkled!

For full-on eating while reading, I use the Kindle in "hands-free" mode on a book stand so I don't need to press anything:
http://www.kinworm.com/2010/09/hands...e-reading.html

With the odd dry snack such as a chocolate bar, I just hold the Kindle in my right hand so I can operate it fully and eat with the other hand. Crumbs can be wiped away with a very soft brush.

No reason why you can't indulge in your favourite things whilst Kindling

TomF · 10-05-2010, 04:57 PM

When I read while eating I use the Book Gem Book Holder. It worked a little better with the K2 because the K2 was a little wider and had more space on the bezel, but still works fine with the K3, with or without the Amazon leather cover. It also worked with the K2 and the M-Edge Latitude Jacket. You can use it on the bottom and it will stand up at about a 70 degree elevation or use it on the top for about a 45 degree elevation. You can also charge it while on the stand.

FF2 · 10-05-2010, 07:53 PM

Kindleworm:

New to the K3 and was wondering - does the K3 have an "auto-page-turn" mode or is the "silent text-to-speech" mode the way to accomplish this. I thought I has read somewhere that these devices could automatically turn the pages? Maybe it was one of the kindle-phone apps that did it?

Enjoying it so far (will not get into ebook pricing in this thread but ....)

a_str8 · 10-05-2010, 10:02 PM

I'm finding that When I'm eating, I can keep the kindle further away than with a paperbook, so it's easier to keep it away from splashing food. Also, even if I'm eating finger food, a tap of my pinky (which stays clean even when my other fingers are covered in sauce) can turn the page.

TheKindleWorm · 10-06-2010, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FF2

Kindleworm:

New to the K3 and was wondering - does the K3 have an "auto-page-turn" mode or is the "silent text-to-speech" mode the way to accomplish this. I thought I has read somewhere that these devices could automatically turn the pages? Maybe it was one of the kindle-phone apps that did it?

Enjoying it so far (will not get into ebook pricing in this thread but ....)

You do need to put text-to-speech on silent and that's the only way you can achieve hands-free page turning on the K3 as far as I'm aware unless anyone has a hack. Would be nice if Amazon could expand this "feature" or provide a remote control so you can access all the Kindle features from a distance!

Quake1028 · 10-06-2010, 08:56 AM

Never. I'm way too OCD about my Kindle, nook and now especially my Oberon staying spotless. I wash my hands before I touch my devices every time

. I could never eat while reading.

nimblem · 10-06-2010, 09:12 AM

I bought the following stand for my kindle. I love it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

badbob001 · 10-06-2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheKindleWorm

Would be nice if Amazon could expand this "feature" or provide a remote control so you can access all the Kindle features from a distance!

Maybe when Amazon enables the microphone, you can say a key word to turn pages. Just don't make me clap or whistle.

TheKindleWorm · 10-06-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badbob001

Maybe when Amazon enables the microphone, you can say a key word to turn pages. Just don't make me clap or whistle.

Great idea

JeremyZ · 10-06-2010, 04:40 PM

Time to admit it: You sucked the egg out of it with your mouth, didn't you? I know I would have, hehehe

ylsul · 10-06-2010, 05:02 PM

The plastic baggie idea sounds intriguing. I eat enough finger food, that it might be worth it. I'll try that out.

Maybe they should make a kindle bluetooth footpedal for page turns, haha..

foreverjuly · 10-06-2010, 06:09 PM

Yeah, there was a guy in another thread who put recipes on his kindle and read them through a plastic bag while he cooked. It should definitely help you.

That's curious though that you read while you eat. That seems to be the one combination I can't deal with. If I'm reading, I like to stick to it, and so it would take a bit too much attention to make sure the food actually made it to my mouth.

10-05-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
ylsul Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 53 Join Date: Mar 2007	Kindles and ... food! I love to read while eating my meals. If I have a paper book, I don't care so much if a blob of spaghetti sauce lands on the page, although it is pretty traumatic if the same lands on my kindle! The other day, I was having some brunch, and a blob of runny egg yolk landed right on the opening (crack?) of one of the page-turning buttons. I was so afraid that it would seep down into the guts of my kindle and fry my purchase. Fortunately, that didn't happen, but I'm wondering if you guys do anything to prevent this kind of thing. I could see a button permanently stuck down (or just not responsive) after an ice cream spill, or the like.

10-05-2010, 04:44 PM	#4
TheKindleWorm Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 177868 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Anglia UK Device: Kindle 3G, iPhone 3G, iPod 4G, PB 360, Sony 600 sold, Kindle 2i sold	I love to eat and read - must be an expert on that particular subject! If I'm cooking and using the Kindle (either to listen to an audiobook or viewing my personal recipe document) then I place it in a clear plastic bag so when I inevitably touch it with sticky fingers, only the bag gets messed up - not my Kindle! Eating in the bath (a luxury which doesn't happen enough with having a hyper 3 year old!) then I use a waterproof bag because I have been known to drop paper books in the bath - at least they still "work" afterwards however crinkled! For full-on eating while reading, I use the Kindle in "hands-free" mode on a book stand so I don't need to press anything: http://www.kinworm.com/2010/09/hands...e-reading.html With the odd dry snack such as a chocolate bar, I just hold the Kindle in my right hand so I can operate it fully and eat with the other hand. Crumbs can be wiped away with a very soft brush. No reason why you can't indulge in your favourite things whilst Kindling Last edited by TheKindleWorm; 01-17-2011 at 01:47 PM.

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10-05-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
Dwayne_Matheson Connoisseur Posts: 65 Karma: 60 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Courtenay, BC Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	You could put the Kindle in a baggie while you eat, it would be protective, waterproof and yet allow you to turn pages. Another alternative is to get a stand style cover.

10-05-2010, 04:03 PM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	A couple of things........you could prop the k up against something to keep it out of your way and then just hit the 'next page' button as needed...... or When eating messy foods you could slide it into a one gallon baggie. Seriously.....buttons can still be pushed, visibility is good. Then just wipe off the baggie.....

10-05-2010, 04:57 PM	#5
TomF Kindle Enthusiast Posts: 243 Karma: 1818 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Device: Kindle 3G Graphite, Kindle Fire	When I read while eating I use the Book Gem Book Holder. It worked a little better with the K2 because the K2 was a little wider and had more space on the bezel, but still works fine with the K3, with or without the Amazon leather cover. It also worked with the K2 and the M-Edge Latitude Jacket. You can use it on the bottom and it will stand up at about a 70 degree elevation or use it on the top for about a 45 degree elevation. You can also charge it while on the stand.

10-05-2010, 07:53 PM	#6
FF2 Wizard Posts: 1,105 Karma: 1025784 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: WiFi Kindle3	Kindleworm: New to the K3 and was wondering - does the K3 have an "auto-page-turn" mode or is the "silent text-to-speech" mode the way to accomplish this. I thought I has read somewhere that these devices could automatically turn the pages? Maybe it was one of the kindle-phone apps that did it? Enjoying it so far (will not get into ebook pricing in this thread but ....)

10-05-2010, 10:02 PM	#7
a_str8 Member Posts: 22 Karma: 472464 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle 3 Wifi	I'm finding that When I'm eating, I can keep the kindle further away than with a paperbook, so it's easier to keep it away from splashing food. Also, even if I'm eating finger food, a tap of my pinky (which stays clean even when my other fingers are covered in sauce) can turn the page.

10-06-2010, 08:56 AM	#9
Quake1028 Guru Posts: 917 Karma: 9155462 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Device: See signature	Never. I'm way too OCD about my Kindle, nook and now especially my Oberon staying spotless. I wash my hands before I touch my devices every time . I could never eat while reading.

10-06-2010, 09:12 AM	#10
nimblem Addict Posts: 304 Karma: 7102 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Pocket Pro, Kindle Dx	I bought the following stand for my kindle. I love it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ef=oss_product

10-06-2010, 04:40 PM	#13
JeremyZ Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1000702 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Device: Nook ST, Kindle 2, Samsung Galaxy Stellar phone	Time to admit it: You sucked the egg out of it with your mouth, didn't you? I know I would have, hehehe

10-06-2010, 05:02 PM	#14
ylsul Connoisseur Posts: 76 Karma: 53 Join Date: Mar 2007	The plastic baggie idea sounds intriguing. I eat enough finger food, that it might be worth it. I'll try that out. Maybe they should make a kindle bluetooth footpedal for page turns, haha..

10-06-2010, 06:09 PM	#15
foreverjuly Crank Up The Awesome! Posts: 315 Karma: 708054 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Japan Device: Kindle, Nook, iPhone	Yeah, there was a guy in another thread who put recipes on his kindle and read them through a plastic bag while he cooked. It should definitely help you. That's curious though that you read while you eat. That seems to be the one combination I can't deal with. If I'm reading, I like to stick to it, and so it would take a bit too much attention to make sure the food actually made it to my mouth.