Fujitsu Submerges Its Waterproof Smartphones & Devices
They could also double as underwater cameras!
Fujitsu couldn't help but catch my eye this year. While everyone was talking up performance, the Japanese firm had a long string of smartphones and tablets operating while they were submerged under water. To be clear, these are not dummy devices. They are fully functioning and are purposely designed to be waterproof/dustproof.
It's too bad that other manufacturers don't do offer the same level of engineering on their products. (My last Android phone fell victim to a recent thunderstorm while I was out running errands.) If every smartphone was waterproof, there probably would be far fewer durability complaints. That doesn't even begin to cover the fact that most manufacturers refuse to repair spill/water damage. Many premium laptop brands include liquid submersion indicators (LSI) so that technicians can rule a short-circuit by way of liquids as the original cause.



We don't want another "watery situation" again.
Let's make Hard Drives water proof.
I got to run now to Patent this "water proof Hard Drive" idea before an avid Apple reader sees it.
/sarcasm
We don't want another "watery situation" again.
Let's make Hard Drives water proof.
I got to run now to Patent this "water proof Hard Drive" idea before an avid Apple reader sees it.
/sarcasm
"We're sorry, but our warranty covers everything BUT water damage."
"WTF..."
Some manufacturers pull that kind of B.S. on their products.
no phone is thunderstorm proof. just be more careful next time. It's your fault you ruined your device.
I wish all companies did this with their tablets/laptops/smartphones.
Ports could probably be done like PowerMat for charging, and optical for communication, maybe integrating something similar to Apple's MagSafe connector. I love to see technology companies pushing the envelope of rugged design.
Little known fact: Ports don't have to be covered if their internal housings are sealed. And once connected, metal contacts conduct better than salt water so most jacks work fine when submerged. It's the device housing and assembly itself that usually fails to seal.