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Waterproof computer for the really clumsy
While sitting in a hotel room working on my laptop, looking out at the pool and folks splashing about, it's normal to dream about a waterproof computer. Stealth Computers to the rescue. But, for the life of me, I can't figure out why it's a desktop computer. Wouldn't a laptop make more sense? From the video, I would say it's more for the accident-prone.
The WPC-500F is a waterproof, fanless desktop that is certified to operate while submersed in water, or just subject to a deluge. It has special cables for power, networking and peripherals with waterproof connections. The base model ($1995) uses a 1.6GHz Intel Atom 33 CPU, 2GB of DDR2 SDRAM, and a 80GB hard drive. It doesn't come with an operating system so you can select your own through Stealth's online system — it is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, or Linux.
What situations do you think call for a waterproof desktop? Keep reading to check out the video.
By stargate525 at 8:40 PM ON 06/16/09
Well, I can think of a couple.
1)underwater computer, all but the monitor, which can be placed behind plexi. Novelty architecture.
2)outdoor computers/kiosks without the waterproofing issues.
3)you can carry a fully-fledged computer while diving/snorkeling/whatever. Military applications abound.
By Ottife at 10:04 PM ON 06/16/09
I think this box need water for colling itself :)
By Whomiga at 10:55 PM ON 06/16/09
Get some of these and use the switches below and go for networking in the rain :-)
By jfossy at 8:49 AM ON 06/17/09
This is nothing new as I've been working with computers like this for more than a decade. Industrial computers like this have been used in plants all over the place.
By SteelFox at 1:33 PM ON 06/17/09
This isn't really all that special. That "Case" it is in, is just a weatherproof communications box I used to see all the time on Com towers. You could probably buy one of those cases for like $50.
By Machine parts at 11:17 PM ON 06/18/09
Maybe it useful for vs.
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