waterproofing a M505?

[scubascout2000]

has anyone ever tried to water proof a palm m505 or a model close to it? mabey just to the point of 30-40 feet? for research data gathering or pictures for some kind of identification? i just recently got a m505 i would love to find a way to bring down with me. there are just to many things you can get for it apps apon apps. ohhh i love it!

thanks,
james

 

[Seabear70]

has anyone ever tried to water proof a palm m505 or a model close to it? mabey just to the point of 30-40 feet? for research data gathering or pictures for some kind of identification? i just recently got a m505 i would love to find a way to bring down with me. there are just to many things you can get for it apps apon apps. ohhh i love it!

thanks,
james

There was a company a while back that was making a penbased computer for diving, if they're still in business then they are who you'd want to talk to. I haven't looked real hard, but a I'm starting to look into buying a computer, I might check it out.

The problem with water proofing a palm is that you'd also have to pressure proof it. And the screen as you well know is activated by pressure.

I suppose you could make some sort of two part magnetic stylus, but I'm not certain how a powerful enough magnet to do the job wuld affect the palm.

 

[ScubaToneDog]

This what your looking for?

http://store.palmone.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1426979&cp=1157586.1215131&parentPage=family

or....

http://store.palmone.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1426980&cp=1157586.1215131&parentPage=family

or even.....

http://store.palmone.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1244836&cp=1157586.1215131&parentPage=family

Hope these help....

 

[scubascout2000]

This what your looking for?

http://store.palmone.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1426979&cp=1157586.1215131&parentPage=family

or....

http://store.palmone.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1426980&cp=1157586.1215131&parentPage=family

or even.....

http://store.palmone.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1244836&cp=1157586.1215131&parentPage=family

Hope these help....

i thought this was DIY! i was hoping for a DIY idea. mabey a diy waterproofing for a splash guard on the boat or a water proof DIY case for flooting in the water?

thx,
james

 

[Seabear70]

I'm not sure how deep you could take those.

 

[ScubaToneDog]

i thought this was DIY! i was hoping for a DIY idea. mabey a diy waterproofing for a splash guard on the boat or a water proof DIY case for flooting in the water?

thx,
james

Well.....its a starting point....a very simple solution is to double or triple bag it in a condom and take it down to see the effects of pressure on the screen...of course you can always vacume seal it in a bag too (I recommend that). 2 very important things...always back up your data and check your bagging before each dive...Personally I love my Palm, but I see no use for it that a slate or wetnotes couldnt accomplish underwater and would never risk it by submerging it.

Good luck...

 

[Seabear70]

Personally I love my Palm, but I see no use for it that a slate or wetnotes couldnt accomplish underwater and would never risk it by submerging it.

Good luck...

Solitare on deco stops?

 

[JDostal]

That would rock!

 

[ScubaToneDog]

You can get plastic playing cards for solitare...you could play Texas hold em too.....hey....An Underwater Poker Tournament...

 

[JDostal]

I can see it now...

"Omicrons going all in on his deco gas....and...oooooh, that's a tough break having only that Ace high...guess he's gonna have to risk the chamber."