iPod touch + water

[Awfy]

My iPod Nano was put through a 40 degree wash in my jean pocket. It has the same problem where the screen was white and had some rather interesting shapes appearing on the screen from time to time.

To fix it I sat it on top of my boiler for 3 days with some kitchen roll under neath it. The water slowly drained out and dried up then it was good as new only cleaner.

[Nick.]

All those times you've said that you pay a higher price for Apple products because they are high qaulity too mr Nick.

Sorry but durability and high quality are too different things. I treat my things with respect. In effect, what you're saying is that just because I paid (for example) £1500 for my iMac I should expect that if I use it in the garden when it's raining it should withstand it.

My Logitech mouse is £59, quite a lot compared to other mice, however I don't expect it to be any more durable than a £4.99 Microsoft mouse. Just like a Ferrari is probably no more durable than our VW Golf. Sorry I just don't get where you have all come to the conclusion that a higher price means more durability.

Either way, expecting an ELECTRONIC device to silly work after being soaked and blaming the manufacturer for not making a more durable device because of YOUR mistake is absolutely ridiculous!

[Glasses]

Either way, expecting an ELECTRONIC device to silly work after being soaked and blaming the manufacturer is absolutely ridiculous!

The manufacturers should realise that it may get wet whilst someone is walking around with it as it is a bloody portable music device.

[Nick.]

The manufacturers should realise that it may get wet whilst someone is walking around with it as it is a bloody portable music device.

What a stupid thing to say, sorry but why should manufacturers make their electronic devices water proof so you can go and walk in the rain with it. It would cost too much, then you'd moan 'OMG APPLE HAVE PUT PRICES UP AGAIN *** OMG' so in effect they cannot win. Buy a case if you plan on using it in the rain. Jesus :rolleyes:

[xxMATTGxx]

Unless Apple say that the Apple iPod Touch can stand "Rain" then, what's your problem? Yes I can see that you all think if you pay more, you expect it to withstand the weather conditions. But that's not the point. Rain and electronics, don't go well. You should all know that?

[MrPinkPanther]

Agreed, as i've said I reguarly use my iPod when its raining. If apple were to make it waterproof it would be more expensive and more than likely bigger. If you want to be sure that it wont get damaged then you buy a waterproof jelly case.

[Glasses]

What a stupid thing to say, sorry but why should manufacturers make their electronic devices water proof so you can go and walk in the rain with it. It would cost too much, then you'd moan 'OMG APPLE HAVE PUT PRICES UP AGAIN *** OMG' so in effect they cannot win. Buy a case if you plan on using it in the rain. Jesus :rolleyes:

Nah, Apple would rather pump money into painting it in a paint that discolours when a drop of water hits it. Good ol' Apple!!!

[Nick.]

Nah, Apple would rather pump money into painting it in a paint that discolours when a drop of water hits it. Good ol' Apple!!!

Sorry... what? I'm lost. :S At least make a valid point in your post, or are you just speaking rubbish now because you know I'm right?

[MrPinkPanther]

Infact I now think this whole backpocket incident is bull. The iPhone and iPod touch are made out of roughly the same stuff right? Well watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo

[Nick.]

Infact I now think this whole backpocket incident is bull. The iPhone and iPod touch are made out of roughly the same stuff right? Well watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo

Yes, except the iPhone has a hole at the top for the ear piece where you hear the caller so it it more likely to get water inside. So yes, the story about it being in whoever back pocket is bull. (Or did they forget to mention they went swimming in their clothes with the iPod touch in their pocket right before that??)