Waterproof Kindle 3 covers no comments
It does not look like we will have as many choices when it comes to waterproofing our Kindle 3 ereaders as we had with the Kindle 2. It appears that the Guardian Case, which protected Kindle 2 ereaders up to a depth of 3 feet, will not be available for the Kindle 3. I was told at the M-Edge booth at CES that the company has no plans to make the polycarbonate Guardian Case in a size to fit the latest generation Kindle.
KlearKase is another company that made a 
water-resistant polycarbonate case for the Kindle 2. Some time ago I received an email from the company stating that a Kindle 3 version of the case had been postponed. The email said that the soonest a KlearKase Kindle 3 case might arrive is at the end of the first quarter of 2011, but I rather doubt we will be seeing one. Hopefully I’m wrong about that.
Update 3/9/11: Another email from KlearKase today says that a new Kindle 3 version of its case is now in production and will be available in May.
Update 7/27/11: The KlearKase for the Kindle 3 is now available for $49.99.
At the moment the only waterproof case for the Kindle 3 that I know of is the TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case. This comes in several colors and costs $19.99 for a padded version with removable shoulder strap or $15.99 without the padding and with fixed strap. This does not provide the immersion protection of the M-Edge Guardian case, but for most users it will probably do.
There are also a few splash resistant cases available for the Kindle 3 
ereader. Octovo has its new Tirim splash-proof case, which is made of microfiber with a clear plastic window. Priced at $24.99.
The M-Edge Leisure Jacket is also splash proof and features a nylon exterior with a clear vinyl panel to read through. A high-density foam frame holds the ereader securely in place and provides shock protection. A zipper pocket is provided on the back of the case for papers or accessories. The Kindle can be turned face down in the Leisure Jacket when being transported for screen protection. This jacket is also compatible with the M-Edge e-Luminator booklight. Priced at $34.99 and available in six different colors.
Update: There is now another waterproof case to add to the list of choices: The BeachBuoy from Proporta is also a sealable plastic pouch like the TrendyDigital cover, except that it is rated waterproof to a depth of 15 feet. The BeachBuoy is available in different sizes for many different devices, including the Kindle Keyboard and the Kindle Touch. Priced at $27.56.
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If you do use your ereader (or other gadgets) around the wet stuff a lot, 
it might also be a good idea to have a Dry-All kit on hand. This product uses desiccating beads to remove the moisture from a device that has been dunked. The kit currently available is primarily marketed for cell phones, but the beads will work for any device. At CES I stopped by the company’s booth and was told that a larger kit designed especially for ereaders and tablets should be available by the end of February, 2011.
Update: The new Dry-All kit for tablets & ereaders is now available for $42.
