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Hey guys, yesterday's dive with 2+ hours of deco left me bored and cold. I've got some friends who watch movies on their tablet, via a waterproof case.
Do any of you know the best case out there? I'm hoping for something rated to at least 60'.
I've seen the DryCase DC-17 is rated for 100' but it's gotten terrible reviews. Any other ideas?
I own some 7" and 10" tablets. But, if I find the right case, I can get a tablet to go with it.
There is a link or names in Forrest's "watch" thread I'm not sure which one I think the first name. They have highend cases for tablets
http://alleco.fi/en/products/equipment/
Operating depth: 15 meters (50 feet) for the standard version and 125 meters (410 feet) for Alltab Pro.
Can't find pricing anywhere.
http://alleco.fi/en/products/equipment/alltab/Quote:
Originally Posted by Superlyte27
Price: EUR 1950 (incl. 24% tax) for the standard version and EUR 2950 (incl. 24% tax) for the Pro version.
Yeah, not gonna happen.
Anyone got any reasonable ideas?
I've used these to pass sumps down to about 20m depth
http://www.gooperhermetic.com/products/dry-bags
They seem OK - a bit of extra air in it buffers the device from crush.. I also put in a little bit of shammy just in case of a micro leak.
it allows the operation of the touch screen through the case.. so it should work on deco - maybe a second-hand older unit to try it out? I used an old phone for the photos Iwas taking in the cave.
You did ask for the "best" :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Superlyte27
Or just the chamois.Quote:
Originally Posted by keri.lewis
Those look great, but no port for sound. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by keri.lewis
Underwater Bluetooth?Quote:
Originally Posted by Superlyte27
Speaker setting. no headphones.. side-effect, everyone can hear.. assuming you're not solo.. then it's all yours..Quote:
Originally Posted by Superlyte27
http://idivehousing.com/ipadhousing/
This one is the one I was thinking met your request. $800 still pretty high but the touch screen has been test to 100m
I just took delivery on the idive...it currently connects to a low pressure port on a first stage and works with an ipad...I have it sitting here but have yet to get it in the water...hope to rectify that soon. BillQuote:
Originally Posted by curtschu
Let us know how you like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by wingman
Will do, planning on a vortex run soon but also wanting to take it for a rebreather dive to the park bench loaded with a real page turner (something like Joyce's Finnegans Wake). Actually we are going to try to do some real time underwater surveying of divers...have not yet worked it out for cave diving yet. Seems to me it would be an excellent tool for training and surveying along with biology counts BillQuote:
Originally Posted by FW
Bill,Quote:
Originally Posted by wingman
Is there any kind of audio output? And what was the delivery time?
Thanks.
Andy
Hi Andy, No audio that I can tell...it was announced last dema and I ordered it then...they had some tech issues in the development process and the first production batch was delivered about 2 weeks ago. I do not know about the status now,,,I was going to dema this week but had to cancel, I am sure they will be there. Bill
If you are interested in reading instead, there is a waterproof kindle paperwhite option for $239. Its supposed to be waterproof up to 210ft and its done without any casing so it should easily slide into a pocket. I haven't used it so I can't vouch for it but I'd love to get one.
http://waterfi.com/waterproof-kindle
There is also a waterproof shuffle for $140 to let you listen to music or a podcast during deco or the dive.
I have the waterproof Kindle Paperwhite. Unfortunately the touch screen does not work underwater. I have used it a couple of times in a habitat though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arrow
That's a shame. It would make it pretty useless for me during deco then. I'd love to listen to dark side of the moon during a dive or deco though. Maybe I'll get that instead.Quote:
Originally Posted by apitkin
is there a waterproof regular kindle? with the buttons?
they say they can waterpoof anything...though I'm sure that's an exaggeration, and touchscreens will be an issue even if they are waterproof. $99 http://waterfi.com/all-products/waterproofing-service
Always the option to use an Iphone.... http://www.igills.com/ Price is a bit better as well... only in the $300 range.
For music I have an older version of this...http://www.amazon.com/iriver-SV-i700.../dp/B00068DURQ
The older version I have (I have 2) works great and I have had it to 30m regularly listening to music (mainly pink Floyd and the new album, Endless River, should be great listening in a cave). I do not use the mp3 player that comes with it but just stick an apple shuffle inside the case. You can't control the play or volume but once set it works very well and just be sure you like your whole playlist. Bill
This shuffle system appears to be better....http://www.amazon.com/Audioflood-Wat...dp/B009QSK6PQ/Quote:
Originally Posted by wingman
None of this sounds very "Hogarthian". Just sayin. 😉
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I have an AF and it works fine. Volume is weak till you jiggle the ear phones around just right then its fine. Only two issues: I hate Apple and the battery life isnt grand.Quote:
Originally Posted by wingman
Helps pass the time even if I have to sell my soul to the IPOD devil.
Bob