First Look: HzO internal waterproofing for gadgets

When Motorola introduced the Droid Razr, the handset's internal water-resistant coating appeared to be a unique feature in the smartphone market. Electronista spoke with a separate company, HzO, that has taken the technology much further, enabling smartphones to be completely submerged underwater without the need for an external case. HzO's WaterBlock system coats internal components with a waterproof layer using vapor deposition to form an extremely thin coating that is claimed to quietly protect circuitry without affecting factors such as heat dissipation. Motorola carefully words its description of similar technology in the Droid Razr, labeling it as resistant to water splashes. Most phon... »read more

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