Flytech showcases waterproof K790 all-in-one PC

We've definitely witnessed a waterproof display being put to the test, but an all-in-one PC getting a bath is certainly less common. Nevertheless, the folks at Flytech were apparently so sure that its K790 could withstand liquid while Windows hummed along in the background that it set up an overhead shower to demonstrate. Apparently, the lineup can be had with your choice of Intel processors, up to 2GB of RAM, displays ranging from 12.1- to 19-inches in size, a 2.5-inch hard drive, four USB ports, Ethernet, audio in / out and built-in speakers to boot. No word on price, but be sure and check out another look after the break.

[Thanks, Big D]

[Kiwi616 @ Oct 12th 2007 11:29AM]

Great, now can you please make a waterproof laptop thats lights and smaller than others.

[ethana2 @ Oct 12th 2007 6:28PM]

I second the waterproof liquid-cooled laptop thing. (I'll refrain from linking my blog article on the topic)

And I intend to use it under Linux, BSD, Solaris, and maybe HackintOSX, so spare me the OEM Windows license, and spare me the 'Designed for Windows' stickers.

[KZ @ Oct 12th 2007 11:39AM]

I guess i'm wondering if it's touchscreen...or is there a waterproof keyboard and mouse to go with that...

[Dean @ Oct 12th 2007 11:40AM]

wouldn't the usb ports be susceptible to shorting from the water?

[rcappo @ Oct 12th 2007 2:12PM]

There are ways to have waterproof cable connectors.

http://www.amphenol.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news.dspFull/itemID/22/index.cfm

[N30 G30 @ Oct 12th 2007 11:42AM]

Aquaman is curious to how much pressure this computer can take.

[macmike47 @ Oct 12th 2007 12:25PM]

If it's being rained on, it's not gonna overheat ;)

[ryan @ Oct 12th 2007 3:02PM]

i think he was asking how deep it would go.

[N30 G30 @ Oct 12th 2007 3:58PM]

I wasn't sure what Aquaman meant so I asked Aquaman what he meant. Ryan and Aquaman are on the same page.

Thanks Ryan.

[slug @ Oct 12th 2007 11:46AM]

Air vent for cooling?

[BigD @ Oct 12th 2007 9:49PM]

Liquid cooling...check out the picture. I'd run water over this thing all the time if I had it.

['Cisco @ Oct 12th 2007 11:55AM]

Touch Dynamic (http://www.touchdynamic.com) has a few POS units that are waterproof. But know this... it's the front (LCD) end that is sealed with double sided waterproof tape. Don't submerge this system in your bathtub... it WILL short out. Again, this is just the LCD end of the system that is waterproof.

[liin @ Oct 12th 2007 1:22PM]

It demos only as water-resistant. To claim waterproof, they'd need to demo it working inside a water tank.

[paul34 @ Oct 12th 2007 1:25PM]

They also need to show they're using "regular" water and not distilled water...

Thereotically speaking I could submerge my entire system in distilled water and it should continue functioning, as water is not electrically conductive.

[Paul @ Oct 12th 2007 12:00PM]

My question is it looks like they only show water hitting the screen, I wonder how well it would do against a high humidity environment? Lots of steam blowing around and such. Also I wonder how well it would do with water hitting the back of it like its hitting the screen.

@slug it probably uses its case as a heat sink so there are no air vents or fans. You sacrifice some CPU power, but in a case like this it is probably worth it.

[PJK @ Oct 12th 2007 12:02PM]

I like the pure metal surgical shine, I'm sick of all the appleidized aluminium showing up these days.

[gfar @ Oct 12th 2007 12:36PM]

Am I really the first one to ask this?
WHY!?

Aren't spill proof keyboards enough?

[daaper @ Oct 12th 2007 1:22PM]

Outdoor kiosks? look beyond your own needs...

[David W. @ Oct 12th 2007 2:41PM]

outdoor entertainment systems

imagine having speakers/a tv/ projector on your large porch and being about to control it from this kiosk

[JOE KINCHELOE @ Oct 12th 2007 10:45PM]

But my question - Is the keyboard water-proof? This will be great for those late night PC sessions when a suprise barf takes place :p

[uhh.. @ Oct 12th 2007 12:42PM]

... and I assume they invented some sort of underwater power source to plug the thing into. Don't tell me this desktop runs on batteries.

[dhughes @ Oct 12th 2007 12:57PM]

Maybe it's powered by a water wheel.

[ldog @ Oct 12th 2007 12:53PM]

what is the big deal? NEMA 4X screens are common place in industrial enviroments. this is not news.

[kev @ Oct 12th 2007 1:00PM]

Either it’s IP67, IP63 or other. There is a lot more to water sealing a display/computer than putting a controlled shower on the front face. It does make for a nice conversation piece at a show. But, until I see a UL or SE label on the back, it will only be good for shedding your tears because of how much money you spent on your water repellant screen and computer combo.

[keith @ Oct 12th 2007 1:11PM]

There are serveral waterproof PCs - Quantum 3D has a waterproof PC - The Thermite- Waterproof as in the immersion test is heating a unit for an hour, till it reaches 120 degrees. Within a minute after the removal from the heat source, you must plunge the item into 72 degree water to a depth of 1 meter, and keep it there for 30 minutes.. That's waterproof.

The Thermite can also be used as a body worn system or vehicle mounted. It handles 3D graphics very well. It is pretty small too.

The unit above looks like it is water resistant.

[RevFry @ Oct 12th 2007 1:13PM]

Water proof? Hardly... They sprayed water on it and suddenly it's running windows. I'd say that's pretty screwed up. pscha.

[ethana2 @ Oct 12th 2007 6:21PM]

That insult didn't make sense. Try something like 'Well, if it's running windows, I say water's probably the least of its problems.'

I /so/ cannot wait until the gutsy release :)

[Shibathedog @ Oct 12th 2007 2:04PM]

I don't get it, Am I supposed to use it outside or something?

[laughallway2bank @ Oct 13th 2007 2:06PM]

So this is incase you decide to do some computing out in a rainstorm? ... or you get so mad that you throw your starbucks at your all in one water proof computer screen?

what is the practical use? (besides wasting money?)

[JDizzle @ Oct 12th 2007 3:57PM]

C'mon guys that water is obviously CG.

[Teejay @ Oct 12th 2007 4:08PM]

I see this working better with a portable, ie: a laptop..

[Snud @ Oct 12th 2007 4:19PM]

Great! At long last I can surf the web while I'm in the shower!

[Sirocco @ Oct 12th 2007 5:08PM]

Good, now I can chart data while I'm surfing.

[Alistair loveless @ Oct 12th 2007 5:13PM]

finally...
bukkake from within my screen
to ON my screen!
THANKS SCIENCE!

[David McGraw @ Oct 12th 2007 11:30PM]

Just what I need... A computer to haul into the shower with me...

[TheWakeUpCall @ Oct 13th 2007 12:49PM]

Ok, so bets on how many computers they broke in testing? :P

[George Takei @ Oct 14th 2007 6:20AM]

You better be prepared to turn wet and messy