How to Safeguard Your Gadgets from Water?
Posted on: 07/Dec/2015 5:19:20 PM
When it`s raining, it`s not possible for one to leave gadgets at home while they need to step out of home. What is the way to have your gadgets protected and safe and still be in touch, using your gadget? Take a look:
Smartphones:
It is your smartphone that is highly prone to risk as it is with you all through the day. No matter even if it is kept protected by scratch covers and flip covers, these are not going to suffice the need to protect it from rain. These phones have got multiple ports through which water penetrates in and causes damage to circuit board.
This problem can be resolved by covering the cell phone with Capadase for iPhone. These covers have in them plugs for these ports. There are other covers like the Grifiin Survivor Case that help in protecting the phone from water damage. The price of these phones start from Rs 1500. These are available for all types of smartphones.
Dry Cases:
Dry cases are crystal waterproof case for smartphones. They have a portable music player that provides full functionality. The kit comes with a hand pump which can be used to such out all the air.
Tips:
There are Bluetooth headsets available for such scenarios. It is better to carry your phone inside a zipped pouch at times of rain or water. When you need to pick a call, make use of handsfree.
Tablets:
As we carry Tablets in our hands at most times, these are prone to high risk. We do not usually carry them in bags or pockets. However, there is nothing much to worry about them as there are special covers available for Tablets like Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab.
Bubble Shield Pro: Rs 4,199
There is a misconception that using a waterproof cover for iPad will restrict the touch interface on the gadget. But this is not the case. The Bubble Shield Pro is certified for IPX7. This allows the user access the tablet even in these cases.
Laptops:
Well, these are vulnerable to getting damaged by water. For these, you certainly require high quality bags to keep them safe and protected. There are waterproof bags with Targus and Samsonite. With these, you can even submerge the laptop in water and stay relaxed as there will be no possibility of damage on the gadget kept inside. These are available for price starting from Rs 2500. This is to be considered as an investment that helps prevent your expensive laptop. Note that these bags also have provision to accommodate your phone, wallet and tablets as well.
An extra protection to the keypad that can cover the mother board can also be added. In case of any damage to the mother board, you may have to bear exorbitant costs for replacing it. Hence get a special plastic keyboard cover that is priced just Rs 200.
Prevention is always better than cure! Chennai rains has further strengthened these words!
