The paddles had the same type of LCD lights as a regular TV and were waterproof, a requirement for London's soggy Olympic Games.
Being waterproof with a built-in battery allows explorers of all kinds to focus their attention on what's most important: the adventure.
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All of that is waterproof to a pretty decent 43ft, too, so it should stay safe under the most extreme conditions.
The chic, stylish camera features 5x optical zoom and is waterproof to a depth of 10m (33 ft), dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof.
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Regardless of your take on Pentax's ruggedized Optio housing, you'll get a capable waterproof shooter, with a handful of practical features.
The first suspect, who was carrying the gun, was said to have been white, in his late 20s, wearing a dark Fred Perry waterproof jacket with a logo on the left breast area, a white hoody underneath, a balaclava and blue jeans.
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The award winning ContourHD and recently released ContourHD1080p models are adding a waterproof case, handlebar mount, vented helmet mount, and a lens kit to their accessory line-up.
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In the early 19th century the Scotsman Charles Macintosh developed a process for making waterproof fabric by putting a layer of rubber between two layers of cloth.
In addition, iBattz is introducing the waterproof AquaSeal Hi5 which combines a low profile waterproof case with an attachable power bank.
AquaSeal Hi5 is a two part power solution concept that features a waterproof case and attachable 2500mAh aluminum battery ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, students and anyone that needs a battery case that will withstand the elements and power on the go.
The keyboard has a waterproof rubber coating and the case is sealed to prevent dust from encroaching.
While there is a waterproof housing, the camera itself will take the elements on pretty well thanks to its IPX7 rating.
It's still unpredictable and only a brave or foolish tourist plans a day to the causeway without thinking about bringing a waterproof.
On top of that is a thick wool sock, winter boots that are three sizes to large for me, and a waterproof overboot.
"To inspire people around the world to follow their dreams and never give up, " Wallenda said, pulling his passport out of a waterproof bag.
Reverse-image TVs that let you watch your favorite show in the bathroom mirror while lounging in the tub and flipping channels via a waterproof, floating remote.
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The Flex is indeed a waterproof product and can be worn in the shower or even the swimming pool, though we wouldn't advise you take it diving.
Equipped with a waterproof bag, USB flashlight, and up to 16 hours of continuous play, this stylish, durable speaker is built to experience stunning audio and extreme adventure.
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We were so busy playing with Fujitsu's GPS cane and 5-inch F-02E phone, that we didn't even notice the company introduce a waterproof, dustproof Android tablet.
The initiative inspired several advances in laptop technology, in terms of features (flash memory instead of a spinning hard-drive), design (a laptop-to-tablet form and a waterproof keyboard) and price reductions.
Somewhere, someone is working on a waterproof iPhone bumper.
Bia is a waterproof sports watch developed by Cheryl Kellond (CEO) and Sylvia Marino (CPO), two tech professionals and athletes hoping to bring style, function and safety to the wrists of athletes everywhere.
It's a splash-resistant (but not waterproof) band that has a pedometer inside, counting your steps throughout the day.
The Magellan eXplorist 510 Marine Edition provides boaters with a custom selection of best-in-class Navionics marine navigation charts and data plus a rugged, waterproof handheld Magellan eXplorist 510 Outdoor GPS device featuring easy-to-use menus, a built-in camera and a 3-inch sunlight-readable color touchscreen.
The company's first waterproof camera also features a super wide-angle 170-degree rotating lens to let explorers record their adventures effortlessly.
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In green tech news this week, Voltaic unveiled a new waterproof LED touch light that can be powered by any USB source.
Built in a tough waterproof housing with anti-shake technology, the Polaroid XS80 is also shock and impact resistant allowing it to be used in all types of daring environments.
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In Maryland, Michael Pugh donned a wool coat, knit cap, waterproof pants and heavy boots to trudge more than a mile through four inches of wet snow to his bank in downtown Hagerstown, about 70 miles west of Baltimore.
The Edge 510 is rugged, waterproof and has up to a 20-hour battery life.
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