Reading eInk devices in the bath?

Sparrow · 11-18-2007, 09:17 AM

Does anyone use their reader in the bath?

It's risky on account of the danger of dropping the device in the water.
But maybe you could put it in a waterproof see-through bag of some kind.

I used to do that with my old Rocket eBook and it seemed happy enough

; but would an eInk reader be happy operating like that?

JSWolf · 11-18-2007, 09:19 AM

I would not risk it. I've done it with paperback books before. But I don't even keep my 505 in the bathroom when I am showering. Yes the bathroom has a fan to suck up the steam, but I don't want to risk it.

Alexander Turcic · 11-18-2007, 09:22 AM

I suggested it once to my girlfriend when she was about to take a bath; but she is wise enough not to listen to all of my suggestions

Seriously, in general I don't think water and electronics are a good match.

igorsk · 11-18-2007, 09:33 AM

I use a ziplock bag, work fine for me. I didn't try dropping it though

Barcey · 11-18-2007, 10:45 AM

I saw this discussion about it before.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog...060016106.html

tirsales · 11-18-2007, 11:36 AM

To test wether a bag/enclosure is water-proof should be easy .. Use CoCl2 (or similar water-detection chemicals) or (rather more simple) a toilet paper to test for water after e.g. getting some air in the bag, closing it, and pushing it under water for some time. And/or put it in a steamed bath for some time - if water is on the inside it is unusable (eaven when using two bags). If no water can be found, it should be okay - don't try scuba with it.

Possible bags perhaps:
* zip-lock bags or other "sealed" bags
* camera-bags e.g. for scuba-diving or snorkling (they are expensive though) (if you can take a picture through it, it should be transparent enough to read through

) - these could even be used to read lying on an inflatable mattress on a pool.
* outdoor-equip for a PDA/Handy/Passport/...
* etc etc etc

Make sure the enclosure is waterproof and you can use the buttons without opening the bag - Murphy tells us, that you *will* drop the device into the water as soon as you open the bag.

If your device is flooded: Turn it off and let it dry completely before even thinking of using it again! If possible: Open the device.

Alexander Turcic · 11-18-2007, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barcey

I saw this discussion about it before.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog...060016106.html

Excellent reference, Barcey. I didn't know David of Teleread was the bathtub-kinda guy.

tribble · 11-18-2007, 04:50 PM

We sell these for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.

Barcey · 11-18-2007, 04:59 PM

That looks like I could take it kayaking with me. Does it come with an optional rubber ducky?

Sparrow · 11-21-2007, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribble

We sell these for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.

Excellent, that looks like just the thing for my Gen3 (when it arrives)!! Many thanks

mrsp · 11-21-2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tribble

We sell these for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.

Not 1 but TWO bits of great news in one day. I had always thought that I would just have to give up reading in the bath or stick to paper but seeing that there is a way to combine my 2 favourite ways of reading is fabulous

.

Now if you really want to get mainstream readers to try ebooks, this tip should feature prominently in all the advertising

peter12345 · 09-19-2012, 09:33 AM

I did once, with a very early android tablet from China. When it was all new, though the tablet just works even out of the bath as it was an 1.5 android operating system.

Though I do play a portable dvd player when I am having a bath as many do, but once I did it with 5.1 headphones (not virtual - but true 5.1)!

11-18-2007, 09:17 AM	#1
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	Reading eInk devices in the bath? Does anyone use their reader in the bath? It's risky on account of the danger of dropping the device in the water. But maybe you could put it in a waterproof see-through bag of some kind. I used to do that with my old Rocket eBook and it seemed happy enough; but would an eInk reader be happy operating like that?

11-18-2007, 11:36 AM	#6
tirsales MIA ... but returning som Posts: 1,600 Karma: 511342 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Germany Device: PRS-505 and Really not owning a PRS-700	To test wether a bag/enclosure is water-proof should be easy .. Use CoCl2 (or similar water-detection chemicals) or (rather more simple) a toilet paper to test for water after e.g. getting some air in the bag, closing it, and pushing it under water for some time. And/or put it in a steamed bath for some time - if water is on the inside it is unusable (eaven when using two bags). If no water can be found, it should be okay - don't try scuba with it. Possible bags perhaps: * zip-lock bags or other "sealed" bags * camera-bags e.g. for scuba-diving or snorkling (they are expensive though) (if you can take a picture through it, it should be transparent enough to read through ) - these could even be used to read lying on an inflatable mattress on a pool. * outdoor-equip for a PDA/Handy/Passport/... * etc etc etc Make sure the enclosure is waterproof and you can use the buttons without opening the bag - Murphy tells us, that you will drop the device into the water as soon as you open the bag. If your device is flooded: Turn it off and let it dry completely before even thinking of using it again! If possible: Open the device. Last edited by tirsales; 11-18-2007 at 11:53 AM.

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11-18-2007, 09:19 AM	#2
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11-18-2007, 09:22 AM	#3
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,171 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	I suggested it once to my girlfriend when she was about to take a bath; but she is wise enough not to listen to all of my suggestions Seriously, in general I don't think water and electronics are a good match.

11-18-2007, 09:33 AM	#4
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	I use a ziplock bag, work fine for me. I didn't try dropping it though

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Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	I saw this discussion about it before. http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog...060016106.html

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tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	We sell these for water proof protection. Then you dont have to worry while reading in a tub.

11-18-2007, 04:59 PM	#9
Barcey Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 8059866 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Device: Kobo H2O / Aura HD / Glo / iPad3	That looks like I could take it kayaking with me. Does it come with an optional rubber ducky?

09-19-2012, 09:33 AM	#12
peter12345 Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 498332 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: 2 * K3 with 3G, Sony PRS-T1	I did once, with a very early android tablet from China. When it was all new, though the tablet just works even out of the bath as it was an 1.5 android operating system. Though I do play a portable dvd player when I am having a bath as many do, but once I did it with 5.1 headphones (not virtual - but true 5.1)!

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