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11/26/08
Oh wait, never mind.
11/26/08
The owners of Golden Shellback want us to know that the protection is designed to "splash-proof" your device, and not meant for you to go swimming at the beach with it, even though it's likely to handle it as shown in the video.
All the contacts on the device will still continue to function as normal, from docking to using your headphone jack, etc. It prevents corrosion, but still retains the ability to conduct electricity. Also, you can even speculate that the water indicators that's found on many devices will never turn red, since they are also coated and protected from water exposure.
I will be "taking one for the team" and sending my iPhone 3G 16GB in early next week and report my results.
11/26/08
" It prevents corrosion, but still retains the ability to conduct electricity. "
How does this keep it from short circuiting?
11/26/08
It is ill-advised, however, to try putting your coated device under water while plugged in to your DC wall charger. Although the connection should be quite tight, the risk of water getting into the connector (charger side) exists and potential for a short circuit exists there, most likely resulting in a tripped circuit breaker, or blown fuse, within your house.
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