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).






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1-01-2007 @ 2:52PM
cell phones said...
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/
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1-03-2007 @ 6:15AM
JOHN RUDIS said...
I can wait for the waterproof lap top to become available here in the united states...absolute genius
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1-03-2007 @ 6:43AM
Denise Costa said...
It might be worth the money....IF it were a Mac. Until then, no thanks.
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1-03-2007 @ 7:40AM
stan said...
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 ?
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1-03-2007 @ 7:59AM
Stephen White said...
A waterproof laptop would be a godsend to boaters who are using laptops for navigation more and more in the marine environment
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1-03-2007 @ 8:08AM
Tia said...
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!
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1-03-2007 @ 8:28AM
Sivada said...
Yes & also helpful for canoers who help Rescue & Recovery missions during disasters! Would have helped tremendously during the Shuttle incident.
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1-03-2007 @ 8:55AM
Jeff Glanstein said...
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.
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1-03-2007 @ 9:26AM
Heather said...
This is fantastic! Now, can we get a waterproof/shatterproof cellphone, please?
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1-03-2007 @ 9:48AM
Mark - EmergencySearchFirefighter Volunteer said...
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.
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1-03-2007 @ 9:51AM
Mark - EmergencySearchFirefighter Volunteer said...
Would seem to be a great development for all of the emergency rescue disciplines operating in adverse conditions!
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1-03-2007 @ 10:37AM
David Kriedler said...
How about battery life? I want one that keeps going & going & going! Call it "The Rabbitt".
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1-03-2007 @ 10:47AM
anonomous said...
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!
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1-03-2007 @ 10:50AM
Darcy said...
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
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1-03-2007 @ 10:54AM
Whyzman said...
Please describe "withstand a 90-cm drop!"
Does that mean it will still function, but look like a piece of op-art?
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1-03-2007 @ 12:22PM
Jemas said...
aol said "Waterproof / Drop proof",i see no drop proof info here.
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1-03-2007 @ 12:22PM
Jesse said...
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
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1-03-2007 @ 12:23PM
Larry said...
My Durabook is drop/shock/spill resistant. Has worked well for me.
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1-03-2007 @ 12:32PM
G-Dub said...
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!
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1-03-2007 @ 12:35PM
Jude said...
G'day Whyzman,
90 cm is just a tad over 35 inches - approximately three feet.
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