Nook accessories

[Markj]

One of my primary uses of the Nook would be to take books on vacation to Mexico - specially for beach reading. It would be nice to have a cover which would allow me to read the Nook while protecting the entire unit from sand and dust.

[JimM]

You can see the available accessories here.  There are a number of covers and frames that would likely provide some protection from the elements.

[Markj]

Thanks for the response. But I'm not looking for "some" protection. If you're reading on a windy beach with various open plugs on the bottom of the Nook, you're asking for trouble. Just how will those plug-ins work if they have sand in them?

[DavidGC]

It looks like all of the covers purposefully keep from covering the two opnings -- the mini-usb and the mini stereo plug.

Have you considered just placing the nook inside a sealed ziploc bag when at the beach?

You could also cut the cord off of a usb cable and a cheap set  of headphones, leaving just the plugs -- plug them in at the beach.

DGC

[stirwise · Accepted solution]

For beach reading you might want to buy a waterproof map case or use a ziploc baggie. Both of these things have been proven to keep sand and water out of other ereaders, and the nook's touchscreen should work through both.

[Dorset]

Will there be a case or cover for the Nook that will hold the usb cord and the light?

[Sunltcloud]

Thanks! I'll have to try the ziploc bag; that is not a bad idea unless it makes the print hard to read. I've been covering my kindle openings with Scotch tape at the beach.

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DavidGC wrote:

It looks like all of the covers purposefully keep from covering the two opnings -- the mini-usb and the mini stereo plug.

Have you considered just placing the nook inside a sealed ziploc bag when at the beach?

You could also cut the cord off of a usb cable and a cheap set  of headphones, leaving just the plugs -- plug them in at the beach.

DGC

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[M9]

Try this. It is made for the Kindle 2, but you could write them and ask if the Nook would fit inside it.

http://www.kindleboards.com/blog/2009/05/protect-your-kindle-with-trendydigital-cases/

scroll down to the bottom of the page. for the waterproof case.

trendydigital.  they make a waterproof Kindle case for this very reason. Maybe they can accommodate you in some way.  Just a thought.

[emtgirlCV]

I wouldn't bring it to the beach, sand could do a lot of damage if it gets inside.....bring a good book on the beach and enjoy your Nook at home or on the airplane or in the hotel room, why push your luck. Had a friend that just came bak fron Naples Florida and was happy the Nook was left at home. It got quite windy down there. Unless your going to put in a glad loastic back , seal it and read from there.

[emtgirlCV]

Not really...cant really protect the Nook from all the elements, only common sense does.

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