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Note: This article is about Kindle 2 waterproof covers.    Please see my post on Kindle 3 waterproof and water resistant covers if that is what you are looking for.

Guardian eReader Case by M-Edge

If you want to take a bath with your Kindle ereader,  you can of course do like Jeff Bezos and use a large ziploc bag.  But now ereaders in the know have something much more cool to brave the waters in.

M-Edge, which is probably the largest manufacturer of ereader covers and cases, had a new waterproof Kindle case on display at CES.

The Guardian eReader Case is made of hard transparent polycarbonate with an anti-reflective film to cut glare while reading in sunlight.  Four latches keep the case tightly closed and an integrated gasket keeps the water out in depths of up to one meter.  There are flexible sealed coverings over the buttons to allow full access to the keyboard and controls.

Internal buoyancy chambers keep the Guardian floating upright. If your ereader goes overboard while wearing the Guardian it will simply bob back up to the surface of the water in a ready to read position and you will still be smiling.  In fact, this case is almost like a Coast Guard approved life vest for Kindle ereaders.  Holy Kindle on a jet ski!  Kindle ereaders can now go boating!

In the tub you could just let your Kindle float in front of you,  leaving your hands free for a quick round of Battleship vs Mega Antimatter-Breath Giant Mutant Rubber Ducky from Tokyo Harbor between page turns.

The Guardian is now availablewith the back colored in red, blue or black and is priced at $79.99.

Update: M-Edge also has another water and sand resistant cover  – the M-Edge Leisure Kindle Jacket, which has a clear vinyl cover and ripstop nylon back.  Access to the five way controller is available through a Lycra panel.  A high-density foam frame provides shock protection, and you can turn your Kindle ereader face down when transporting for better screen protection.  Priced at $29.99

TrendyDigital WaterGuard Waterproof Case

For a less expensive albeit less protective solution,  you could go with one of TrendyDigital’s WaterGuard Waterproofcases.  These have been around for awhile,  and are kind of like a high tech Ziploc bag.  The controls are accessed through the flexible cover.  TrendyDigital makes these cases in several sizes. There are WaterGuard Cases that will work with several ereaders, including the nook, Sony Touch or Pocket Edition and the Kindle DX.

At CES I had a chance to look at some of TrendyDigital’s leather Kindle covers as well.  These are somewhat unique in that instead of using the usual hinge, Velcro or elastic corner bands to secure your ereader in the cover,  TrendyDigital uses a leather pocket that is closed on all of the outer edges.  There are cutouts for buttons, USB ports, etc.  Besides securely holding your Kindle in place, this has the added benefit of increased shock protection,  especially at the corners.   These covers use magnetic closures.

TrendyDigital’s leather covers are also available for the nook and Kindle DX ereaders.

Patagonia and Belkin Covers

The Patagonia Kindle Case is a water resistant cover made of polyester and has a plastic zipper.  This cover uses elastic corner bands to hold your ereader in place.  There is a Patagonia case for the Kindle DX ereader as well as for the six-inch Kindle.  These cases tend to get mixed reviews (3 1/2 stars/176 reviews).

The Belkin Neoprene Kindle Case is really more of a carrying bag than a cover, as you are meant to remove your Kindle for reading.  It is made of neoprene and has a plastic zipper.  Again, this one is water resistant, not water proof.  There is a size for the Kindle DX as well.  This case gets quite good reviews (4 1/2 stars/389 reviews).  One of my friends and his wife both have their Kindle ereaders happily ensconced in these cases and are quite satisfied.

Related Reading:  Please see my other Kindle and ereader cover posts.

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