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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. Liquid-filled airbag? by TeknoHog · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now that's logical!

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  2. Kiff by prestonmichaelh · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually, I don't have bones. I am supported by a system of fluid-filled bladders...

  3. Re:My girlfriend's cell phone by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Maybe you just throw like a girl.

  4. I was thinking... by Azuma+Hazuki · · Score: 5, Funny

    Since this is Sony, are they going to call these "Douche Bags?"

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