http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/ Engadget Comments for Dryer Box hits Japan, promises to dry out soaked cellphones for $12 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 2:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Looks like a NAS box if you ask me.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Just use a toaster oven at low heat works just the same.
Saved a BlackBerry 8900 from a dunk in the toilet.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
ZZZAAAAAAAOOOOOZZZAAAAA !!!!!!!!!!]]>Aug 12th 2010 6:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 7:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/probably use the moisture to make the sushi next door taste better]]>Aug 12th 2010 10:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
It's a dehumidifier. I have two sitting in my garage. You mean to tell me I can make $12 with them?]]>Aug 12th 2010 11:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/ZzzzzAaaaaaaaaaaOOOOOzzzzaaaaaaaaa. !!!!!!!!#]]>Aug 12th 2010 6:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 7:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 4:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 7:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
I was recently wrestled into a lake with my phone in my pocket and I was somewhat amazed that after a few days in a bag of rice, my phone booted right up and seems no worse for the wear. I was certain that I'd gone too long before taking out the battery, but apparently not. So an active dehumidifier is probably quite capable of restoring a phone in 1/2 hour or so (no need for microwaves).]]>Aug 12th 2010 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
haha. no.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Hahaha right!]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
So unless the circuit bord has been sealed in, any mobile will be bound to break sooner or later.

On that note though - I believe most circuit boards are sealed in - and thus to some extent humidity resitant.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 4:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Did you seriously make an account for the sole purpose of making an idiot out of yourself?]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 4:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/the first comment was posted at 2:59, how can one be 13mins late on a "first"... In a way, that's a first.


"at least im not holding it wrong"
I don't know what you're talking about, but I sure hope it's not your genitals.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Why is it that when engadget deletes a troll's thread they always leave my comment..
So I look like a dumbass talking to myself..]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Just shut up and enjoy oblivion.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 3:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
10+ years of owning various gadgets here, all of which have remained very dry.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/I haven't had it happen to me either, but I guess when you have your phone in a back pocket (which I feel is stupid) it greatly increases its chances of falling in a toilet. I've had a few friends lose phones that way. ]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Even if it were a female phone, there's no adult apps in Apple's store, so nothing in there should be able to make a phone wet.]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
It can be surprisingly easy but mostly involves bad luck. I have had two go to the graveyard due to water. My trusty Nokia 3310 fell out of my pocket while I sat on the bank of a lake. I watched in slow motion as it slid down the bank and into the water..... I fished it out ripped the battery out and then took it home to dry it out. However it was dead on arrival (Possibly the only thing that could kill a 3310). Then a year or so a go I had just got a new Storm and was carrying it in my pocket while crossing over a small river via some slippery logs...(You know where this is going...) I slipped and fell in. Once I got out I took my phone out to attempt to save it to find that it was still working fine, however some water then dripped off my arm and directly down the side of the screen.... killed it pretty much instantly.]]>Aug 12th 2010 4:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
The guy just needs some attention *virtual hug*]]>Aug 12th 2010 3:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 4:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
My toaster oven has a 160 degree Fahrenheit setting... as im sure @ 180+ most will start to melt.

Also!!!! a closed bag of rice will dry it too. Just that you have to do it ASAP, and wait 24 hours.]]>Aug 12th 2010 4:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/This seems enough,although it's for cellphones.]]>Aug 12th 2010 5:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
Did you miss the part about it being in camera stores around Japan? Seems big enough to fit most SLR's. I probably wouldn't put the lens in with it, if you got water in that it's pretty much screwed anyway since the dying would probably leave water spots on the inner glass.]]>Aug 12th 2010 8:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 5:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 6:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
ZZZZZAAAAOOOOZZZZAAAA! !!!!!!!]]>Aug 12th 2010 6:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 6:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 7:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 9:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/Aug 12th 2010 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
"Exactly how it does that isn't clear, but there's apparently no charge if it fails to revive your device."

It's basically risk free. ]]>Aug 12th 2010 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/

I would guess that it would do all of the following.

First it would have a dehumidifier in it to take the humidity level to at or near zero.
Then it would lower the air pressure inside the box lowering the boiling point any remaining water.
Lastly it would apply enough heat to boil any remaining water at it's new, lower boiling point.]]>Aug 12th 2010 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/dryer-box-hits-japan-promises-to-dry-out-soaked-cellphones-for/
Hell, for many people, waiting a day or more without their phone waiting for the rice trick to work (it never did work for me) may cost them hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on what they use it for.

Presumably, this company isn't planning to load up Japan's camera stores with expensive, untested equipment that can't at least sometimes do what it's supposed to do. That's especially true considering that if it doesn't work, the customer doesn't pay, so I'd say they've got a good incentive to have done this right.

Oh, and it is remarkably easy to water log one's phone. An accidental trip though the washing machine works quite nicely. I definitely could see a service like this, especially at only $12 and only if it works, being quite successful, assuming people actually knew about it. ]]>Aug 12th 2010 12:19PM