eReader Commuting Tips? - Page 2

cromag · 06-29-2017, 01:47 AM

Pick up an inexpensive used/refurbished ereader to take with you, if you're concerned.

I have a couple of ereaders and, while I'm not too worried that something will happen, I did pick up a used JetBook Mini for use when I'm concerned that something might -- for instance while taking mass transit into and around NYC, going to the beach, etc.

The Mini is a very limited ereader and cost me about $20, if I recall correctly, so losing it wouldn't be a tragedy. And, it looks a bit like a child's toy, so it's less likely to attract the wrong sort of attention.

Used Kobos and Nooks should be available for the job and shouldn't set you back any more than what I paid.

pwalker8 · 06-29-2017, 11:38 AM

I have a padded sleeve/case that I've used for years backpacking. I've carried a Sony PRS-500/PRS-505/PRS-T3 and now an Amazon paperwhite for a decade without any issues. No cracked screens or anything. I do put the sleeve in a ziplock in case of massive rain storms (normally not an issue since I have a pack cover, but better safe than sorry)

JSWolf · 06-29-2017, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pwalker8

I have a padded sleeve/case that I've used for years backpacking. I've carried a Sony PRS-500/PRS-505/PRS-T3 and now an Amazon paperwhite for a decade without any issues. No cracked screens or anything. I do put the sleeve in a ziplock in case of massive rain storms (normally not an issue since I have a pack cover, but better safe than sorry)

And then you take the Reader out of the sleeve and have no case. Not a good idea.

pwalker8 · 06-29-2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

And then you take the Reader out of the sleeve and have no case. Not a good idea.

It is a bit hard to read while in the sleeve.

In general, the issue was to protect the reader while in the pack. I've never had a reader, iPhone or iPad damaged by dropping it while I was reading. The only time I've had a device damaged was when I had my iPhone fall out of my pocket without a case. Your mileage might vary.

Cinisajoy · 06-29-2017, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

And then you take the Reader out of the sleeve and have no case. Not a good idea.

I see you still don't like naked readers.

JSWolf · 06-30-2017, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinisajoy

I see you still don't like naked readers.

Oh I might depending on who was naked while reading.

Katsunami · 07-03-2017, 08:50 PM

I've used my Paperwhite 1 for 4,5 years in public transport, daily, in a €15 book-style cover from eBay. Still good as new. I've been using my Aura ONE in the original slim fit cover since the day of release, and it's also fine.

So if you have a proper cover and don't do any overly weird stuff such as kicking your bag off a flight of stairs twice a day, or throw it from a skyscraper, your reader will be fine.

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06-29-2017, 01:47 AM	#16
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 24,295 Karma: 459220161 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Pick up an inexpensive used/refurbished ereader to take with you, if you're concerned. I have a couple of ereaders and, while I'm not too worried that something will happen, I did pick up a used JetBook Mini for use when I'm concerned that something might -- for instance while taking mass transit into and around NYC, going to the beach, etc. The Mini is a very limited ereader and cost me about $20, if I recall correctly, so losing it wouldn't be a tragedy. And, it looks a bit like a child's toy, so it's less likely to attract the wrong sort of attention. Used Kobos and Nooks should be available for the job and shouldn't set you back any more than what I paid.

06-29-2017, 11:38 AM	#17
pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,195 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	I have a padded sleeve/case that I've used for years backpacking. I've carried a Sony PRS-500/PRS-505/PRS-T3 and now an Amazon paperwhite for a decade without any issues. No cracked screens or anything. I do put the sleeve in a ziplock in case of massive rain storms (normally not an issue since I have a pack cover, but better safe than sorry)

07-03-2017, 08:50 PM	#22
Katsunami Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,111 Karma: 34000001 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: KPW1, KA1	I've used my Paperwhite 1 for 4,5 years in public transport, daily, in a €15 book-style cover from eBay. Still good as new. I've been using my Aura ONE in the original slim fit cover since the day of release, and it's also fine. So if you have a proper cover and don't do any overly weird stuff such as kicking your bag off a flight of stairs twice a day, or throw it from a skyscraper, your reader will be fine.

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