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Sony Develops Fluid-Filled Bags For Hard Disks

Posted by kdawson on from the putting-on-the-brakes dept.

MsManhattan writes "Sony has filed for a US patent on a liquid-filled airbag that cushions hard disks from heavy shocks in portable electronic devices. 'The liquid used could be water or silicon oil,' and 'the electronics would of course be in a liquid-tight case.' Sony expects to use the technology in mobile devices such as cameras, media players, smartphones, and laptops." The article mentions a clever approach Sony has come up with to handle shocks of varying intensity.

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  1. There is already stuff like this out there. by lhaeh · · Score: 3, Interesting
    My 10 year old Panasonic Toughbook had a gel casing for the hard drive. I like that solution better since there is no potential for leaks. Even if the fluid was nonconductive you would still have to replace it.

    I hate to think what airlines would think of all this evil liquid being allowed on board as well.