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    Are Dell's laptop cases waterproof?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by jon_m, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. jon_m

    jon_m Notebook Guru

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    Dell gave me a 17" case free with my laptop (one of the satchel-type ones, with shoulder strap). Anyone know if these are waterproof? Weather here has been lousy lately, and I don't want to test this by seeing if the rain leaks through the case onto my laptop...
     
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    Without your laptop in it, splash a few drops of water on it and find out for yourself. If the water beads and rolls off, it's (reasonably) waterproof.......if it soaks in, it isn't.
     
    Khris, Jun 29, 2008
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    trwrt Notebook Consultant

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    Even better, really put it to the test and wear it in the shower tomorrow morning. :)
     
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  4. jon_m

    jon_m Notebook Guru

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    Thanks :) Water doesn't bead as such, but does seem to run off the case - presumably a good thing. Next, I guess, whether it stands up to the rainstorm test...
     
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    Bauer418 Notebook Evangelist

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    You could waste a lot of supplies and kill the environment by wrapping your computer in plastic wrap. Please don't.
     
    Bauer418, Jun 29, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I'd buy some of the kiwi camp dry stuff for tents and suede leather.
     
    millermagic, Jun 29, 2008
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