ShieldPro: Waterproof Laptop
If you have ever spilled anything on your laptop, you know what a disaster it can be. A friend once spilled coffee on mine and I was lucky that only the keyboard needed to be replaced, not the entire computer. But the vast majority of us have drinks near our computers on a regular basis and accidents do happen, which is precisely why NEC's ShieldPro laptop is so amazing. The whole computer is waterproof and it can withstand drops of up to 90-cm, as well as extreme weather conditions (-4°F to 122°F). The computer will be released in January in Japan and will run about ¥300,000 ($2,600).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
cell phones Jan 1st 2007 2:52PM
quite unbelivable but true...it's just the dream of every man became into reality...a laptop water&cold resistant:great!
http://www.mobilityphones.com/
JOHN RUDIS Jan 3rd 2007 6:15AM
I can wait for the waterproof lap top to become available here in the united states...absolute genius
Denise Costa Jan 3rd 2007 6:43AM
It might be worth the money....IF it were a Mac. Until then, no thanks.
stan Jan 3rd 2007 7:40AM
i am deaf guy and i want it for sample and i think it great for my kids in college i hope it good prices ?
Stephen White Jan 3rd 2007 7:59AM
A waterproof laptop would be a godsend to boaters who are using laptops for navigation more and more in the marine environment
Tia Jan 3rd 2007 8:08AM
A waterproof/drop proof/weatherproof laptop?!?! Awesome! Now if they could just make one that I could check with my luggage that could withstand an airline I would be in heaven! I'm sick of dragging the thing along with me!
Sivada Jan 3rd 2007 8:28AM
Yes & also helpful for canoers who help Rescue & Recovery missions during disasters! Would have helped tremendously during the Shuttle incident.
Jeff Glanstein Jan 3rd 2007 8:55AM
I would like to know how this computer compares to the Itronix. Itronix has had a computer with similar specs for years. I still use mine.
Heather Jan 3rd 2007 9:26AM
This is fantastic! Now, can we get a waterproof/shatterproof cellphone, please?
Mark - EmergencySearchFirefighter Volunteer Jan 3rd 2007 9:48AM
This seems to be a great development for all aspects of emergency rescue disciplines. Field and Fire Scene operations can be made much simpler to have maps and building plans preloaded for your area of responsibility without having to request them and then wait. Time waiting is a waste when it is critical for rescue efforts to save lives.
Mark - EmergencySearchFirefighter Volunteer Jan 3rd 2007 9:51AM
Would seem to be a great development for all of the emergency rescue disciplines operating in adverse conditions!
David Kriedler Jan 3rd 2007 10:37AM
How about battery life? I want one that keeps going & going & going! Call it "The Rabbitt".
anonomous Jan 3rd 2007 10:47AM
This is truly amazing! I cant wait to get one when it comes to the U.S.A I have replaced laptops so many times and I am looking foward to not having to do that anymore.....it is also an incredible price for such great technology! Almost too good to be true!
Darcy Jan 3rd 2007 10:50AM
WOW! I think this is amazing what technoglogy can do! I am a technoglogy expert though and this sounds a little bit fishy! I may buy it when it comes to the u.s.a and test it because it sounds rather kool. I'm not sure how amazing it truly is though
Whyzman Jan 3rd 2007 10:54AM
Please describe "withstand a 90-cm drop!"
Does that mean it will still function, but look like a piece of op-art?
Jemas Jan 3rd 2007 12:22PM
aol said "Waterproof / Drop proof",i see no drop proof info here.
Jesse Jan 3rd 2007 12:22PM
Would be useful for wilderness photography. Backcountry photography during the winters in Montana can be hard on electronics. -4 is pretty good.... would be nice if it were lower. WWW.EyeInTheWild.com
Larry Jan 3rd 2007 12:23PM
My Durabook is drop/shock/spill resistant. Has worked well for me.
G-Dub Jan 3rd 2007 12:32PM
As a freelance copywriter, I do a lot of writing in the shower. Until now, I usually had to replace my laptop every day. This waterproof laptop will put a stop to that. Thanks, NEC!
Jude Jan 3rd 2007 12:35PM
G'day Whyzman,
90 cm is just a tad over 35 inches - approximately three feet.