Golden Shellback Splashproofing Now Available to All

Submerging an MP3 player or mobile phone in water usually precipitates the sure-fire death of the sodden device--at least until this week.  That's because the wizards at Golden Shellback are now taking orders for their remarkable splashproofing treatment.  You send them your iPod Touch, Shuffle, or a handful of other approved electronic gizmos, and they'll coat it with a vacuum deposited film that effectively weatherproofs the item.  The film coats both the surface of the device as well as the internal components, so all is not lost if it falls in the drink.  While it's not technically waterproofing, there are a couple of videos online that demonstrate the ability for treated items to function underwater.  Getting your device Shellbacked isn't exactly cheap--$60 for the Shuffle or $120 for the Touch--but it's a smart investment for hydrophiles. [via ohgizmo]

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