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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.

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.