Water can kill a laptop in a few minutes.Fotolia.com"> Water is one of the most dangerous things that can touch a laptop. After all, water conducts electricity and can quickly short-circuit electronic equipment, according to computer expert Leo Notenboom. You can protect against water by purchasing a waterproof laptop.
IdentificationThe military requires manufacturers of its laptops, such as Getac, to waterproof the design of their units, according to PC World. Also, the major commercial laptop producers have rugged laptops, such as the Panasonic Toughbook.ConsiderationsMost of the high-end waterproof laptops will run you $2500 to $4500--the same price as a premium laptop, according to PC World. The specs of a rugged laptop will likely be about those of an entry-level model.TipYou can waterproof a laptop yourself by using earplug mold and mineral oil lubricants to create molds on your ports which then act as protection for the sides of the interfaces. Cut a sheet of polyethylene to the size of your laptop keyboard and trackpad to prevent water from entering through the keys. References Leo Notenboom: I spilled water into my laptop, how do I get it working again? PC World: Show Spotlights Toughest Tech Gear PC World: Mobile Computing: Ruggedized Notebooks Popular Mechanics: How to Ruggedize Your Own Gadgets
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