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See this for example http://golden-shellback.com/

Pretty much ends the "water proof, coffee proof" naysayers core argument. See the video for a nice Demo. YMMV

Maybe it's slashdotted, but there's no video to be seen there.

You can make electronics extremely water resistant. See this for example http://golden-shellback.com/

Pretty much ends the "water proof, coffee proof" naysayers core argument. See the video for a nice Demo. YMMV

You mean with something like this?: http://golden-shellback.com/

According to the manufacturers website this will be a thin film coating that is applied by submersion of the device in the coating material. Meaning, anywhere that water could possibly go would all ready be coated by this substance. They also claim they have coated speakers that are able to play underwater, and our researching the coating of camera optics.

Also, according to Gizmodo, the coating of your electronic devices will be offered as a service for $50-$75. They also have a nice demo video posted.

Also, from the FAQ:
a. Actually, yes, it's a spray after all.

Your move.

From the FAQ on the website:
a. People get confused and think this is a spray. It is not, the coating needs to be applied in a piece of equipment.

The FAQ for the Golden Shellback (what they call this stuff) site says:"9. What aspects confuse people most about this process:
a. People get confused and think this is a spray. It is not, the coating needs to be applied in a piece of equipment.
b. People seem to wonder a lot about the contacts and how they are sealed. The contacts are not, the surfaces are sealed. So, water can run in and out.
 
 
That right there ought to deal with a lot of the statements and questions that are about to be made in this thread.