But what we really care about here are the IPX5 and IPX7 waterproof ratings, meaning this 7.9mm-thick Android's been tested against small water jets and one-meter immersion, respectively.
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People in rural areas and small towns don't pay for water, and it's only in the bigger cities that residents--those who are on the meter and aren't stealing water--pay for what they use.
"You could put wind turbines on these shelves and within a few hundred meters, or kilometers you could be in 600-meter-deep water, " he said.
As you'd come to expect on a Direct Connect device, it's also certified mil-spec 810G and IP67 and is water-resistant (it can be in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes).
One quarter of the Hotel des Bergues' rooms are suites, with spacious sitting rooms and windows that look out onto Lake Geneva and the landmark Jet D'Eau, a 140-meter-high geyser of water that is reputed to be Europe's tallest fountain.
His past dealings with water-filled goggles came in handy when that recurred during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing in the 200-meter butterfly.
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It reminded me of standing at the top of a 10-meter diving platform, staring at the water 30 feet below.
To that end, it bears IP certification for dust- and water-proofing (up to 30 minutes at a depth of one meter).
The floatable bags operate in extreme temperatures of -22F to 140F and protect against water submersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter, also designed with room to accommodate a few small items such as credit cards, bandages, etc.
It's water resistant up to a depth of one meter and can hold its breath for 30 minutes, while a 4-inch WVGA display will beam out Android 4.1.
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