How Much Waterproofing Do Everyday Electronics Really Have?

[mugaliens]

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/01/05/canada.flight.diverted/index.html"

The multi-function displays we used in the Air Force were at least water resistant, so either that was one heck of a coffee spill, or it somehow worked its way into the inner electronics!

How much consideration is given for waterproofing most user electronics? I swim with my watch all the time, but if I spill something in my $79 Logitech keyboard, it's toast. Same with my $11 Casio calculator.

 

[Mike_In_Plano]

Watches, automotive electronics, air conditioning electronics, and possibly items to be operated outside are going to be about the only items that have moisture resistance. All the cellphones, music devices, etc... may be drip resistant. However, heating and cooling through the course of a day will draw moist air in through the seams where it may condense and accumulate. Keeping these items inside or warm will drive off moisture.

Mike