The keyboard has a waterproof rubber coating and the case is sealed to prevent dust from encroaching.

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Vacuums with HEPA filters prevent dust from escaping as you clean.

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Multiple sealing rings, fitted throughout the lens body, prevent water splashes and dust from penetrating, making the M.

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But on this point Iannelli is not convinced: "At the moment, solar panels are not fit for purpose in the UAE ... the dust and the sand in the atmosphere prevent (sun) rays from hitting the panels efficiently ... and the high temperatures also reduce performance, " he says.

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