That DOES sound like a very good idea! At 12:20 PM 11/27/2006, KEITH CREASY wrote:
Yeah, probably. I think I'll switch to using speakers though so I don't accidently pull it in again. Don't want to tempt fate twice. Keith >>> slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 11/27/06 10:53AM >>> The question is... Will you listen to the Bookport while in the hot tub, now? At 08:34 AM 11/27/2006, KEITH CREASY wrote: >Hello everyone. > >For the past two years or so I have adopted the somewhat risky practice >of listening to books while soaking in the hot tub at my home. In the >back of my head I knew I was taking a chance using the Bookport for this >but tried to be as careful as possible. This past Friday night the >feared mishap occurred, yes I pulled my bookport off the side of the hot >tub and into the water. Through the headphones I heard the speech >degrade into a sound that was something like a truck engine-braking on >the highway that quickly faded into silence. > >I fumbled around and found my Bookport about two feet under water on >the seat next to me and figured that I had finally killed it. Just in >case I took it in, removed the batteries and cover, and shook the unit >until no water came out. I placed it on my dresser uncovered and let it >sit there until Saturday afternoon. > >Amazingly when I put the batteries in on Saturday the unit worked >somewhat, but a few of the buttons didn't work. I was amazed and took >the batteries out and laid it back on the dresser until Sunday >afternoon. > >When I put the batteries back in and replaced the cover on Sunday >afternoon it worked perfectly. We will see if the moisture causes any >corrosion over time, but for now the unit seems to have survived the >dunking with no ill effects. > >Now, I do not recommend that you dunk or use your bookport or any >electronic device near water. I can also assure you that APH does not >warrantee the Bookport against moisture. However, if something does >happen and you do get the unit wet there is still hope if you do as I >did. Remove the battery cover, batteries, and the flash card. Shake the >unit vigorously until no water drops come out, and let it sit for a few >days in a warm dry place. Don't try to use heat to dry it out because >excessive heat can damage the unit just as moisture can. This may or may >not work in every case because it may depend on which components get >shorted out first, but it is worth trying before you decide that a $500 >device is hopelessly dead. > >Regards, >Keith > > > >-- >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG Free Edition. >Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.17/553 - Release Date: 11/27/2006 Sandy Licht Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A . 11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says the Lord. -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.17/553 - Release Date: 11/27/2006
Sandy Licht Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A .11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says the Lord.