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Does anybody have any recommendations for waterproof eReaders or cases?

Dec 28, 2012 11:08 AM

I'm talking really waterproof, like submergible level. I don't plan on doing much reading underwater, but I'd like something that I could maybe take in a hot tub and not worry about it slipping out of my grasp. Or maybe for reading in the shower, which is something I feel the future should allow me the luxury of. Any ideas?

stark stark

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I got one of the weatherproof e-reader/tablet bags from woot, and it works well. I've been quite successful with my nook simple touch in a standard zip-lok bag too. It should work for you as long as you are just using the buttons - not sure if the touchscreen would work through the plastic.

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I have a kindle Keyboard and for the shower (yep I read in the shower :( ) I just use a gallon ziplock bag that I fold. change bags every few weeks to be on the safe side

andyskitty andyskitty
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I've successfull used my iPhone through a ziploc bag, which is what I use to waterproof it when I go out on a boat. However, for the children I just got iPads for, I invested in the Lifeproof cases. Ziplocs would not cut it for them. I noticed that they also have a floatation device for at least the iPad - which is pretty cool. That is much more that an ereader, but totally waterproof and submergable (I tested it with the test device it comes with). But the case costs more than many ereaders :(

mkdr mkdr
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I came into this thread to post a picture of a zip lock bag and be a smart ass... and then I glanced up at all three comments above :D

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