11 Waterproof Gadgets to Waterproof Your Summer Vacation
Not all vacation fun takes place on dry land. For those times when you plan on hitting the water, these 11 waterproof gadgets, should help you enjoy every wet second.
Olympus Stylus 1030 SW
If you want a camera that will cover most of your vacation scenarios this summer, then check out the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW. This compact point and shoot is waterproof up to 33 feet, shockproof up to 6.6.feet, freezeproof down to 14 degrees, crushproof up to 22 pounds and finally the Stylus 1030 SW is also dustproof.
The Stylus 1030 SW gives you 3.6 X wide angled lens, 2,7 inch LCD screen, face detection and image stabilization technology and an on screen manometer to measyre air and water pressure that indicates the altitude / depth of your photos. The 1030W uses xD and microSD memory cards.
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW retails for around $345
Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 Camcorder
If its moving images that you want to capture, then take a look at the Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 Camcorder. This 6 megapixel camcorder is waterprrof to a depth of 5 feet for a maximum time of 30 minutes (so don’t stay under the water too long) and comes with a 5X optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD screen.
The 1GB memory card should give you around 80 minutes of recording time, 2GB 2.5 hours and the 4GB 5 hours of recording time.
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-E1 Camcorder retails for around $340 and is available in blue, white, or yellow
Sealife Reefmaster DC800 Underwater Camera
If you need something a little bit more robust for your underwater photography then the Sealife Reefmaster DC800 depyj rated to 200 feet might work for you. The Reefmaster DC800 comes with 8 megapixels, 5 dive specific color correction modes, automatic focus from 2 inches to infinity and a Large 2.7″ LCD display.
The Reefmaster DC800 is basically two cameras in one. The sleek inner removable camera and the underwater housing. The camera takes SD and SDHC cards up to 4GB and will also record video with sound at 640 x 480.
The Sealife Reefmatster DC800 reatils for around $500
H2O Audio iN3 Waterprrof iPod nano Case
Worried about taking your iPod nano to the beach or pool? Then you might want to invets in the H2O Audio iN3 Waterprrof iPod nano Case.
The iN3 is made for the nano 3G and will keep it dry to depths of 10 feet. Designed with a LatchTight locking closure with a watertight seal, a SealTight connector to hook up the optional H2O Audio Waterproof Headphones, and a Commander scroll wheel for access to your iPod’s click wheel while in the water.
The H2O Audio iN3 Waterprrof iPod nano Case retails for around $80
Corsair Flash Survivor
The water resistant Corsair Flash drive is good to depths of 200 feet and comes in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB. So if you are worried about your data while on vacation then the Corsair Flash Survivor is worth considering.
Prices for the Corsair Flash Survivor range from $30 - $165 depending on the storage capacity.
Built NY Laptop Backpack
The Built NY Laptop Backpack is made form lightweight water-resistant neoprene and breathable air mesh. Designed to accommodate laptops from 12 - 17 inches in the main compartment with 2 additional compartments tp store accessories. The Built NY Laptop Backpack comes in medium or large in either black, olive, or wood grain black and retails for around $80.
It may not be the largest laptop backpack, but the Built NY will certainly stand out in a crowd
Grace Digital Audio Aqua Sounders
The Grace Digital Audio Aqua Sounders combines a floating speaker and a wireless transmitter to pump out the music in or by the pool. The speaker works up to a range of 150 feet and should run for around 6 hours (depending on the volume setting). When night time falls, the speakers LED’s light up to provide visual stimulation as wells as auditory.
Have a large pool? Don’t worry you can hook up to 10 Aqua Sounders to 1 transmitter…
The Grace Digital Audio Aqua Sounders retails for around $150
More information available at Grace Digital
Otterbox Waterproof Cases
These gadget boxes by Ottorbox are waterproof up to 100 feet. Not only that but they float too. The boxes come in various sizes to fit accommodate essential vacation gear such as; keys, credit cards, cell phones, mp3 players and even laptops.
So if you are planning on venturing on or near water this summer, check out the Ottorbox for your vacation gadgets.
More information available at Ottorbox
OverBoard Waterproof Gadget Cases
If an Ottorbox is not for you, then there is always the OverBoard Waterproof Gadget Cases. These cases are good to depths of 19 feet and also float. They have the added advantage that you can still use your gadgets while inside.
The OverBoard Waterproof Gadget Cases retail for $25-$40
More information available at Over-Board
Atlantis Weathergear Microburst Jacket
You never know when its going to rain and the “Microburst” Jacket from Atlantis is one of the lightest waterproof-breathable jackets that you can buy. The Microburst jacket is made from a soft pliable material that makes it easy to pack in your backpack . Luggage. The ajustable elastic cuffs keep the water out of your sleeves, while the armpit zippers help you release excess heat when you’re working hard.
The Microburst jacket retails for around $150
More information available at Atlantis Weathergear
Garmin Edge 705
This GPS cycle computer will keep you fit and keep you from getting lost. The Garmin Edge 705 gives you turn-by-turn directions, monitors your heart rate and cadence and even allows you to share data with other Edge 705 units. It does all this wirelessly and is waterresistant too. (case can withstand accidental immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes)
The edge just snaps into the included bike mount and comes with a buiklt-in basemap and will accept microSD cards for adding maps, storing data. By plugging in MapSource City Navigator data cards, the 705 will give you turn-by-turn instructions. You can also add topography mapping for when you go ‘off-road’.
The Garmin Edge 705 retails for around $500. Garmin edge also comes as 205, 305 and 605 versions that reatils for around, $250, $350 and $400 respctively. All models are waterresistant
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The Olympus Stylus looks like a pretty nice camera. The other products are pretty cool as well, but I like the fact that it can go under water. My current Canon S5 IS can’t do that.
@PixelHead
Agree it does look likle a nice camera. Hopefully it would live up to its claim when used in the water :o)