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April 25, 2006 | Comments: (0)
'Waterproof' laptop floated
Matsushita's Panasonic will introduce a "waterproof" laptop, the AP reports. But the Japanese manufacturing giant simply says the Let's Note CF-Y5 "features a waterproof sheet and special drainage system that protects the hard drive and circuit board from light water damage," the AP reported at MercuryNews.com said.
Panasonic, a legend for its Toughbook laptops, will sell the new notebook from May 19 in Japan for about $2,300.
With a toddler in the house, I would consider one. But then again many corporate laptops such as the NX/NC series by HP-Compaq have keyboard splash guard features.
Agreed, Griffon (comment below). If I could take the notebook poolside I think it might be a bit more of a mover.
Does anyone know of a truly waterproof laptop, or one that is customized to take a dip?
Posted by Mike Barton on April 25, 2006 05:18 PM
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Panasonic does make a Toughbook that is completely waterproof, unlike this spill resistant one, with no vents, fans, or exposed ports. While not designed to be submerged, it can take sprayed water from all directions while running. Perfect for those great ideas in the shower! It's in the rugged products section on the link above.
Posted by: Kyp at April 26, 2006 11:51 AMGrrrr me and my friend designed this!!!!!! so we gunna make it betterrrr :)
Posted by: Jade at April 29, 2007 02:09 PMI would like a totally waterproof one, including the power supply!
I would love a laptop that I can scuba with!
someone created waterproof paper and a waterproof pen! why not waterproof laptop???
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