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Does waterproof laptop exist?

  • 02-04-2011 9:39pm
    #1
    The Paws
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭


    Hi all!

    I think I never be in Computers & Technology section before!

    Anyway - I am thinking of getting a new laptop but would like it to be water proof - is there such a thing? or a cover thing that I can still type on it.

    Just wondering! thanks


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  • #2
    muboop1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,025 ✭✭✭muboop1


    Here's my 2c from my quick google search.

    You can buy completely waterproof laptops, for a lot of cash.

    For a lot cheaper u can buy some cover things that you put on ur laptop to stop water getting in. Google waterproof laptop, loads of the bag things come up, plenty of sites to buy off!


  • #3
    brianthomas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 216 ✭✭brianthomas


    Why water proof? Did you have an accident with the last one?

    Clondalkin in Dublin



  • #4
    jaxdasher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    Do you live under the sea?


  • #5
    obrien.cathal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭obrien.cathal


    Yeah the Panasonic Toughbooks is splashproof but I wouldn't like to immerse it in water. Some of them are rated to IP65 which means they can withstand a jet of water without sustaining any ill effects.

    Cathal


  • #6
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    The Paws wrote: »
    Hi all!

    I think I never be in Computers & Technology section before!

    Anyway - I am thinking of getting a new laptop but would like it to be water proof - is there such a thing? or a cover thing that I can still type on it.

    Just wondering! thanks

    In short. No, you cannot get a water proof laptop. I have heard of covers that you can buy, but tbh, they seem like a complete pain in the ass.

    I presume you're asking because you killed a laptop because you spilled water or something similar on it? Even if you did spend big bucks on something "splash" resistant, there's still no guarantee. I wouldn't worry about it all that much tbh, i've never done it and i've had laptops of all shapes and sizes for years.


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  • #7
    thenightrider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭thenightrider


    Is that you spongebob ?


  • #8
    enfant terrible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭enfant terrible


    You can get waterproof tv's though

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--H3Dy8FGN0


  • #9
    x in the city
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭x in the city


    The Paws wrote: »
    Hi all!

    I think I never be in Computers & Technology section before!

    Anyway - I am thinking of getting a new laptop but would like it to be water proof - is there such a thing? or a cover thing that I can still type on it.

    Just wondering! thanks[/QUOTE

    some weirdos on here lately...!

    floating keypads, water proof laptops, laptops with full english breakfast facilities next?

    srsly, what gives?


  • #10
    Sgt Pepper 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,627 ✭✭✭Sgt Pepper 64


    Well, you can get underwater cameras, even covers that let you go swimming with your mp3 player, so why not?


  • #11
    The Paws
    Closed Accounts Posts: 418 ✭✭The Paws


    hey hey! I am not a werido thank you very much!

    I work/research a lot outside in all weather mostly wet days - I was just wondering if there is water proof laptop.
    Thanks for those who reply seriously. I look to that Cathel.


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  • #12
    Agent_47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭Agent_47


    The Paws wrote: »
    hey hey! I am not a werido thank you very much!

    I work/research a lot outside in all weather mostly wet days - I was just wondering if there is water proof laptop.
    Thanks for those who reply seriously. I look to that Cathel.


    Here ya go, saw this a while back and it is the best IMO

    http://www.panasonic.com/business/toughbook/business-rugged-laptop-toughbook-F9.asp


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