Our gadgets and mobile devices have become both status symbols and everyday companions between home, work and leisure. Between smartphones that provide a wealth of information in the palms of our hands to cloud-based storage and power tablets, the average person has never had more computing power at his or her disposal than exists today. Sometimes, we need to take a proactive approach when it comes to gadget selection in order to minimize the consequences of a potential accident that may befall any one of our gadgets - long drops and water damage are just a couple of common examples. If you need sturdy, durable gadgets for use on the road, outside or around the office, then continue reading to find out about three of these devices that may prove useful to you.
Corsair Flash Survivor 64GB
Data storage and retrieval can mean life or death for some people, particularly those who handle customer data, sales reports and other key figures. In the event your physical data back-up is no longer available and you do not have a cloud-based solution, the resulting damage from an accident can leave you or your business in ruins. Secure, portable options exist, however – this is where the Corsair Flash Survivor 64GB flash drive protects you. Its aircraft-grade aluminium casing protects your data and is vibration and shock-resistant. If you accidentally drop the device in water, no worries: the Corsair Flash Survivor is waterproof up to 200 meters. USB 3.0-compatible and backed by a five-year warranty, the Corsair Flash Survivor 64GB can be found online for $60.
ioSafe Rugged Portable 1TB Hard Drive
Some work and travel conditions will put you in unusual circumstances – there are many instances in which access to a large amount of data sans internet connection will be needed, but certain environmental factors can put that data at-risk. Storage devices that can stand up to all of the elements are in high demand, and options like the ioSafe Rugged Portable 1TB Hard Drive showcase the breakthroughs in this field. This unit is a de-facto outdoor hard drive, capable of handling submersion in fuels, oils and all sorts of other industrial liquids. In addition to this, the hard drive can withstand sand, dust, rain, fog, ice and freezing rain, while also being able to survive submersion in up to 3 metres of fresh or salt water for 72 hours.
Vibration and shock-resistant, the ioSafe goes a step further and offers smash-proof protection, as well – up to 2,000 kilograms! Currently priced at $300, the ioSafe Rugged Portable 1TB Hard Drive may be the ultimate guarantee for travel and work-related data storage and retrieval.
Panasonic Lumix TS4 TOUGH
Last but not least, the Panasonic Lumix TS4 TOUGH Camera is the perfect gadget for vacations and other travels where photos are a de-facto requirement. Completely waterproof, the Panasonic Lumix will remain functional in up to 13 metres of water. A 2.7” LCD screen ensures that you capture the best of moments, and the unit can be used to capture 1080p high definition video on land or under water. Shock and sand-proof, the Panasomic Lumix TS4 TOUGH ($350) can be an all-in-one and a durable solution for vacation and travel memories.
About The Author
Today’s feature contributor, Jenny Wadlow, is an active blogger and a technology enthusiast. She likes to keep up with the latest devices on the market and resorts to guest posting to share her reviews. She often writes for ExcelPlas, a leader in independent plastics testing and analysis. You can follow her on Twitter
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