NEC to release waterproof laptop next month

Bob Russell · 12-20-2006, 07:10 PM

NEC will be releasing a waterproof laptop computer next month. Waterproof and weatherproof. IntelliAdmin has a translation of the NEC Japanese site, but here are some of the highlights:

* Withstands 20 degree weather
* Can handle drops from one foot off the ground
* Waterproof
* Dustproof
* Lightweight
* Priced at 300,000 Yen or $2,700 dollars

Like so many devices from Japan, we may not see it in the U.S. or other parts of the world. And why did they bring out such a laptop? "Simply, the personal computer for the outside has become monopoly." Can't argue with that! But how about a waterproof e-ink reader for those who like to read books in the tub?

From IntelliAdmin.

igorsk · 12-20-2006, 07:30 PM

For other people confused by "20 degree weather": the actual number is -20°C which is -4°F.

timmins · 01-07-2007, 12:42 AM

Well, on one hand it seems like they learned a couple things from their Litepad product... and on the other, I doubt it. Because of the Litepad, I would never buy another NEC personal computing product again.

Bob Russell · 02-01-2007, 09:09 AM

Don't know if NEC released that laptop or not, but here's a waterproof mobile phone for you also... Fujitsu Launches World's Thinnest Waterproof Mobile.

12-20-2006, 07:10 PM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	NEC to release waterproof laptop next month NEC will be releasing a waterproof laptop computer next month. Waterproof and weatherproof. IntelliAdmin has a translation of the NEC Japanese site, but here are some of the highlights: * Withstands 20 degree weather * Can handle drops from one foot off the ground * Waterproof * Dustproof * Lightweight * Priced at 300,000 Yen or $2,700 dollars Like so many devices from Japan, we may not see it in the U.S. or other parts of the world. And why did they bring out such a laptop? "Simply, the personal computer for the outside has become monopoly." Can't argue with that! But how about a waterproof e-ink reader for those who like to read books in the tub? From IntelliAdmin.

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12-20-2006, 07:30 PM	#2
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	For other people confused by "20 degree weather": the actual number is -20°C which is -4°F.

01-07-2007, 12:42 AM	#3
timmins eBook Obsessive Posts: 27 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: tc1100, q1, hw6945, h6315, x3i	Well, on one hand it seems like they learned a couple things from their Litepad product... and on the other, I doubt it. Because of the Litepad, I would never buy another NEC personal computing product again.

02-01-2007, 09:09 AM	#4
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	Don't know if NEC released that laptop or not, but here's a waterproof mobile phone for you also... Fujitsu Launches World's Thinnest Waterproof Mobile.

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