On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:02:14 -0400, "Karl" <kjuul@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>I'm looking for an affordable waterproof laptop computer, meaning under
>$2,000 and
>not just a "splash-resistant keyboard"...am I just smokin' crack again,
or
>does such a thing exist?
>Oh, forgot to mention, must be sunlight-viewable, like 700 nits minimum
>brightness...
>
>My other alternative is a waterproof monitor...looks like nothing under
$1K,
>though ( http://www.nanovdisplay.com/nglt104wpspecs.htm
)
>
>This is for an open skiff with just a Bimini top for protection, so the
>laptop or monitor will get wet.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated...
>
>Karl
>
When we were experimenting with LCD monitors on small patrol boats in
2001 we merely wrapped them in plastic "Gladwrap" shrink wrap. They
got wet from sometimes quite heavy spray and from rain with no
adverse effects. We smoothed the shrinkwrap to the screen of the
monitor with my creditcard. Some of the monitors stayed that way for
over six months. The shrinkwarap presented no disadvantages or
distortion to viewing using such as digital charts.
LCD monitors do not require as much ventilation - the ambient air
temperature in Malaysia near the equator is in the 30's Celcius.
The laptops were put out of the way but were still open to the outside
air.
I have had computers on board since 1993 and have never had any
corrossion problems apart from slight oxidation requiring cleaning of
the USB and COM pins of the connectors.
regards
Peter
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