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    Do waterproof mice/keyboard work?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kneehowguys, Jan 28, 2015.

  1. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    http://www.amazon.com/PDXSun-Waterproof-Professional-Gamers-ABS-Mouse-White/dp/B00ODS8YJE

    Problem is mouse doesn't have programmable buttons.

    I want to put a laptop on a tray or table next to the bathtub and not have to wipe my hand everytime I want to use the mouse and keyboard. In terms of the laptop, are there products that are truly water resistant but have a good large screen?

    Realistically if you have a laptop next to a hot but not steaming bathtub what are the most likely causes of danger?
     
    kneehowguys, Jan 28, 2015
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    This is the weirdest request I've ever heard on this forum.

    Why do you need a mouse with programmable buttons?

    Your options are:
    1) Buy the waterproof mouse / keyboard combo you listed. Deal with the fact that you have non-programmable mouse buttons.
    2) Or, buy a waterproof keyboard, and a separate non-waterproof wireless mouse with programmable buttons. And just be very careful with that mouse.
    3) Forget PC gaming, and get yourself a waterproof smartphone instead (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Experia Z3). Do whatever web browsing, media-watching, and/or gaming you need to do on that device.

    You're not going to find a waterproof / water-resistant laptop unless you buy a ruggedized laptop. And you don't want those. They are very heavy, expensive, and slow compared to your typical laptop.
     
    kent1146, Jan 28, 2015
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