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we has earlier rumored galaxy note to have water proof coating!
but it seems sgs3 to have for sure!
SGS3 water proof by Liquipel
not a big deal, any phone or electronic device can go through that
it's only $70 bucks, check their website for details
you send your phone to them, they coat it
then they send it back to you
as simple as that
^ thats awesome! i didn't know that!
oh, that's good news
knock on wood, never had water damage on any of my long list of phones from the past. Drops...?? now, that's another thing. That's what happens most of time, getting out the car, slipping out of jacket pocket etc... if there is some way phones could be made so I don't have to use the ugly protectors / cases....
I agree. I'd be more interested in a phone that won't show the wear and dings that day-to-day life bring to a phone. It's a sexy piece of hardware! I don't want to have it in a case all the time!
HTC thunderbolt 4g has liquipel feature who knows may be iPhone 5 too.
Are there not issues with this tech causing components to overheat?
Personaly dont care about water prof feature wish they make it skratch resistant
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TommyUnderwear said:
Are there not issues with this tech causing components to overheat?
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You would think. Hows air getting in and out? it might be water prof phone but whats life length of that phone ?
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wow it looks amazing
prashanth1990 said:
we has earlier rumored galaxy note to have water proof coating!
but it seems sgs3 to have for sure!
SGS3 water proof by Liquipel
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Please don't get waterproof And water resistant mixed together
I Don't like Apple One Bit
My vote for a shock resistant one...
Samsung Galaxy S III? Its really exists?
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i think it's really nice development for the coating,
cause it can be used for so much devices!
I hope it will be designed for GNote
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I love how the liquipel videos say "Now, our company does not recommend that your Liquipel coated device come in contact with water". Nice disclaimer there. Anyone know what their warranty is like?
As far as the device breathing, I don't think it's an issue. The coating doesn't seem to be like a bag, glove, etc. It's super thin. Air, basically heat transfer, will work just fine. It's like putting a tiny coat of polyurethane on something, heat still transfers.
My questions are with the contact leads for the SIM and SD card. Does the coating effect flow even in a very small manner?
We need a scientist to tell us.
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Sounds good but honestly how often does somebody drop their phone into water. 30 years never happened to me. If that bumps the phones cost up $50 then I'd rather not have it.
Cool! just like watch..
can I swim with it?
For anyone wondering how the phone will breathe, they put the phone into a vacuum sealed chamber, and coat it at the atomic level, binding it with their water protection.
As you can see in their videos, it works underwater, with the ports submerged, you could just dry it off, plug it in, and work again.
They say it'll last for 30 minutes underwater, so yeah... you could technically use it underwater (only at 3 feet though, anything deeper must mess with something).
It also gets into every little nook and cranny, so EVERYTHING is covered, including the insides (internals) of the phone.
Pretty amazing if you ask me.
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Yup I might be the first A-hole to shatter my screen. Dropped on top left corner from 5 feet. Completely anhiliated the screen to the point that by the impact zone a crater of gorilla glass is gone. And the bezel, well yea a piece of that disappeared as well.. Its completely my fault, but I will def be reconsidering plastic devices in the future. Could it have killed them to include a legit metal bezel... Time to go cry haha
Anyone know if new screens are even available yet?
The device still works and I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Holy crap! Sorry man!!
After reading this I remembered that I had not signed up for a Square Trade Insurance policy yet so I just went there and did so...
Look at alibaba, they usually have digitizers for new phones. Ebay might have it too
what? I though this gorilla glass 3 is unbreakable!
I dont believe you
post pic.
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what? I though this gorilla glass 3 is unbreakable!
I dont believe you
post pic.
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Seriously???
Gorilla Glass is most def breakable..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB2wZET_SKs
http://mashable.com/2013/04/29/galaxy-s4-drop-test/
Drop tests aren't always accurate, as quite a lot depends on where the point of impact is after the fall. Overall though, given that the S4 did survive a few of the drops is a good thing, as it seemed the S3 is a bit less durable.
Either way though, Gorilla Glass isn't meant to offer a ton of protection for drops - It's scratch resistant, not shatterproof.
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I looked at your user name and the subject of this post and thought..... You definitely are THAT GUY!
Sorry for your misfortune....
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I looked at your user name and the subject of this post and thought..... You definitely are THAT GUY!
Sorry for your misfortune....
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Haha I most certainly am... I'll be posting pics today. I'm just most upset that the bezel chipped apart. I think that if it were able to absorb some of the impact or if there was a simple metal bezel the device would have fared much better.
Actually, the fact the plastic bezel broke too meant that even a metal case wouldn't have saved you.
Read up about "crush zones" in cars and how if the frame (bezel in this case) is crumpled, it reduces the damage to the people inside (screen in this case).
It sounds like your phone hit the corner and hit hard enough that unless you had a TPU case, it would've been dead either way.
+1. A lot of factors go into how phone damage occurs when you drop it. Five feet without a case purely on the corner is enough to damage the best of builds but throw on a decent tpu and your phone might live to see the light. Also would like to add that as long as you can replace the screen with ease, which luckily Samsung designed the phone well enough to be disassemble, it's not that bad of a situation.
At the end of the day though you should really get phone insurance. It's the best case money can buy lol
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Yup I might be the first A-hole to shatter my screen. Dropped on top left corner from 5 feet. Completely anhiliated the screen to the point that by the impact zone a crater of gorilla glass is gone. And the bezel, well yea a piece of that disappeared as well.. Its completely my fault, but I will def be reconsidering plastic devices in the future. Could it have killed them to include a legit metal bezel... Time to go cry haha
Anyone know if new screens are even available yet?
The device still works and I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Check here: http://www.etradesupply.com/samsung/galaxy-models/samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500.html
I just purchased a bunch of S3 screens and adhesive and such from them...
If you're a little handy with fixing phones and what not then you might be in luck. The glass and lcd can be separated just like the s3. Lcd which is the display has the touch built into it. The glass is just for protection. Ive done it on the s3 many times. With a heat gun and a blade. The glass alone cost $30-40. Find your local repair shop at most you should pay is $150.
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In the past ATT always gives you a month to add insurance. It's a $200 deductible but might be worth checking out.
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dont change the glass urself.it wont look good.best thing to do is let samsung fix it.they only charge 179 or 199.call samsung north america
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Yup I might be the first A-hole to shatter my screen. Dropped on top left corner from 5 feet. Completely anhiliated the screen to the point that by the impact zone a crater of gorilla glass is gone. And the bezel, well yea a piece of that disappeared as well.. Its completely my fault, but I will def be reconsidering plastic devices in the future. Could it have killed them to include a legit metal bezel... Time to go cry haha
Anyone know if new screens are even available yet?
The device still works and I will post pictures tomorrow.
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Dude! I totally feel your pain. I cringed and had flashbacks from when I did the same thing to my Captivate a while back. Same height, landed on the spot and same result. I had dropped it from 5 feet and higher before but that sweet spot is death for a phone.
Mine took the plunge from a bunk bed, yours?
As the phones screen size increases the phone will crack easier from drops
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kevnuke said:
Dude! I totally feel your pain. I cringed and had flashbacks from when I did the same thing to my Captivate a while back. Same height, landed on the spot and same result. I had dropped it from 5 feet and higher before but that sweet spot is death for a phone.
Mine took the plunge from a bunk bed, yours?
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Yea its a heart breaker, I was using anbold iPhone 4 for 2 months waiting on it.. Talking smack to all my iPhone 5 owning family members.
I live in Phx and the weather just hit 100 the last 2 days, come home from work and one of the 2 ac units was broke. In the dark using it as a flash light, trying to pull the disconnect on the ac and then the crash. .. wanted tovcry but manned up and held it in haha
Thanks everyone for the the suggestions
I just had the worst moment with my gs4 so far. Dropped it from pocket hieght with a cade on and the screen shattered. Obiously gorrila glass is horible if it broke with one fall in a case, my lg thrill had at least 20 drops from above my head and survived each one. Does anyone how i could get a replacment OEM digitizer online and install it without gettimg dust on the inside of the phone?
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hotdog32836 said:
I just had the worst moment with my gs4 so far. Dropped it from pocket hieght with a cade on and the screen shattered. Obiously gorrila glass is horible if it broke with one fall in a case, my lg thrill had at least 20 drops from above my head and survived each one. Does anyone how i could get a replacment OEM digitizer online and install it without gettimg dust on the inside of the phone?
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That sucks...
Ebay or Amazon. You'll start to see replacement screens there first. But i don't know of anything available yet...
Gorilla Glass is not break resistant. This is directly from Corning...the manufacturer of Gorilla Glass. I've seen phones dropped lots of times, some being my own. It all depends on how it lands. They're more likely to break from a face flat drop than from an edge hit drop. Just my experiences though.
"According to Corning, with its new Native Damage Resistance, Gorilla Glass 3 has been developed to provide improved durability to withstand deep scratches and cracks in the glass. As a result, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance provides enhanced scratch resistance, reduced scratch visibility, and better retained strength once a scratch occurs."
I heard the lcd and digitizer might be glued together and if thats true i would have to replace both of them. Thats messed up samsung, this phone is not strong at all
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hotdog32836 said:
I just had the worst moment with my gs4 so far. Dropped it from pocket hieght with a cade on and the screen shattered. Obiously gorrila glass is horible if it broke with one fall in a case, my lg thrill had at least 20 drops from above my head and survived each one. Does anyone how i could get a replacment OEM digitizer online and install it without gettimg dust on the inside of the phone?
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Unfortunately, the digitizer and glass is glued together, until both are released, Samsung charges 169.95.
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I heard the lcd and digitizer might be glued together and if thats true i would have to replace both of them. Thats messed up samsung, this phone is not strong at all
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i would not say it is weak, every drop test i have seen the phone only cracks from high drop on the corner or face down drops. that being said until a super strong glass tech comes you should get an insurance plan or a case.
You're probably going to want to be more careful with your 650.00 toy.
I have a case on it and it wasnt even that bad of a drop, just saying im surprised it broke that easy
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i hope someone file a class lawsuit against corning!
it said "Gorilla Glass 3 offers improved scratch resistance, reduced scratch visibility, and improved retained strength"
i also cracked my s4 screen from like 15 inches high to the sink, it cracked on the first drop!
i dropped my Note1, Note2 multi times and nothing happen!
if you dont have insurance on the phone, try to claim it on your credit card!
i just checked my Citibank, Discover, and American Express, they protected the product against theft and damage for the first 90 days!
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hotdog32836 said:
I have a case on it and it wasnt even that bad of a drop, just saying im surprised it broke that easy
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i have no case on, what case you have?
netnerd said:
i hope someone file a class lawsuit against corning!
it said "Gorilla Glass 3 offers improved scratch resistance, reduced scratch visibility, and improved retained strength"
i also cracked my s4 screen from like 15 inches high to the sink, it cracked on the first drop!
i dropped my Note1, Note2 multi times and nothing happen!
if you dont have insurance on the phone, try to claim it on your credit card!
i just checked my Citibank, Discover, and American Express, they protected the product against theft and damage for the first 90 days!
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i have no case on, what case you have?
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But they never said it was shatter or break resistant
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wttisme said:
So let's sue because you dropped your phone? I don't see how someone else should be responsible for your accident/negligence. Just because something is resistant to damage doesn't mean it's damage proof. It's a piece of plastic and thin glass, how strong do you expect it to be?
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i have no problem if they just cut their bullsh*t!
"Gorilla Glass 3 offers improved scratch resistance, reduced scratch visibility, and improved retained strength"
that' fault advertising!
i have read 3 people (including me) cracked the screen on galaxy s4 on the first drop!
where is the "improved retained strength"?
i dropped my Note, NoteII, multi time, nothing happens!
Dunno how u did it but my cousin dropped his from a bunk bed onto my Z-5500 subwoofer (google it. Hard wood) thats lil more then 2x ur pocket height. There was no screen crack or dmg from the incident and no case!
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sounds like an iphone 4 design flaw all over again. I guess this is my only phone that ill need a heavy case on because it is so prone to shattering. Anyone know who to contact or where to go to ask Samsung for a repair?
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sounds like an iphone 4 design flaw all over again. I guess this is my only phone that ill need a heavy case on because it is so prone to shattering. Anyone know who to contact or where to go to ask Samsung for a repair?
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Bad news for ya, almost all smartphones these days have the "iphone 4 design flaw" where when you drop it the wrong way without decent protection, it will break. If you are prone to dropping phones then insurance is the best answer for you. I always get a screen protector with a good case in order to skip the insurance and have my phone looking brand new for resell each year.
You dont need to replace both. It is possible to just replace the front glass. I do at least 3 s3's a week. Just takes alot of patience. Heck of a lot cheaper
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where is the "improved retained strength"?
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Before you go bashing them, you should go read up on the product.
The retained strength has to do with micro-scratches and nothing to do with dropping the phone...
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You dont need to replace both. It is possible to just replace the front glass. I do at least 3 s3's a week. Just takes alot of patience. Heck of a lot cheaper
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Do you know where to find OEM glass? last time I changed a screen tons of dirt got in it so it always looked like ****
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Do you know where to find OEM glass? last time I changed a screen tons of dirt got in it so it always looked like ****
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You just have to be meticulous. I just ordered 3 replacement glass from china yesterday. Theyre selling around $26 each. Ill be doing a s4 when they come in. I custom cut my adhesive. Thats the secret to keeping dirt out. 2 layers mininum of high grade 3m adhesive.
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Dude. You dropped your phone. Be a man and own it.
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Today I was rowing in a boat on the UK river Thames (dirty water ) wearing my Gear S2 Sport and we unexpectedly capsized.
I was wearing the standard plasticky TPU strap.
I am pleased to say that the watch performed well. The deepest it went was probably around 2 feet, and it was submerged for around 2-3 minutes while swimming to the riverbank. It survived the dirty river water and never stopped working.
Some hours afterwards, the rotating bezel felt a little strange and clunky, so I span it round a few times and it's all good again, it maybe even feels a bit better than it did before! I expect this to revert back to normal as it dries further however. I believe this was due to some water caught in the back of the bezel.
Overall this watch appears to be waterproof for everyday use. I would not wear this while swimming (at least when it is planned anyway!) but if you fall into some water or drop it in, it should be all good.
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Today I was rowing in a boat on the UK river Thames (dirty water ) wearing my Gear S2 Sport and we unexpectedly capsized.
I was wearing the standard plasticky TPU strap.
I am pleased to say that the watch performed well. The deepest it went was probably around 2 feet, and it was submerged for around 2-3 minutes while swimming to the riverbank. It survived the dirty river water and never stopped working.
Some hours afterwards, the rotating bezel felt a little strange and clunky, so I span it round a few times and it's all good again, it maybe even feels a bit better than it did before! I expect this to revert back to normal as it dries further however. I believe this was due to some water caught in the back of the bezel.
Overall this watch appears to be waterproof for everyday use. I would not wear this while swimming (at least when it is planned anyway!) but if you fall into some water or drop it in, it should be all good.
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Its Rated IP68 so it should be good for 9ft of water at 30mins.
IP68 means dust tight and water proof beyond 1M (3 feet) for 30 minutes.
It does not mean waterproof to 9 feet.
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Hi guys,
Does the same apply for the Classic version as well?
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ChocolateCookie said:
Hi guys,
Does the same apply for the Classic version as well?
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Yes -- all gear models.
Excluding the leather strap, of course
I wore mine in the shower by accident a few weeks ago and I had condensation under the glass after I got out. Doesn't look like it caused any long term harm but I don't plan on getting it wet on purpose.
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IP68 means dust tight and water proof beyond 1M (3 feet) for 30 minutes.
It does not mean waterproof to 9 feet.
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Waterproof up to 9 feet still qualifies as "water proof beyond 1M (3 feet)" ?
You meant up to 3 feet?
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Waterproof up to 9 feet still qualifies as "water proof beyond 1M (3 feet)" ?
You meant up to 3 feet?
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Beyond 1m, meaning the manufacturer specifies the limit (though you can assume if they don't it will be ok at least to 1m). The reason for this is one of the lower ratings (IP X7) is to 1m. So IP X8 is beyond 1m, thoughno one should assume more the the minimum unless explicitly stated.
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webslappy said:
I wore mine in the shower by accident a few weeks ago and I had condensation under the glass after I got out. Doesn't look like it caused any long term harm but I don't plan on getting it wet on purpose.
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Shower is considered water jets (or powerful water keys, depending on pressure/speed.) The force of the water from a shower head can easily exceed that of 1m of standings or gently moving water.
Though I only think of the IP readying as a safeguard, I don't intentionally get any of my electronics wet lol.
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Beyond 1m, meaning the manufacturer specifies the limit (though you can assume if they don't it will be ok at least to 1m). The reason for this is one of the lower ratings (IP X7) is to 1m. So IP X8 is beyond 1m, thoughno one should assume more the the minimum unless explicitly stated.
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Shower is considered water jets (or powerful water keys, depending on pressure/speed.) The force of the water from a shower head can easily exceed that of 1m of standings or gently moving water.
Though I only think of the IP readying as a safeguard, I don't intentionally get any of my electronics wet lol.
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That's bad luck, I've worn mine every day since November. I don't take it off for the shower or the swimming pool and it's perfectly fine.
webslappy said:
I wore mine in the shower by accident a few weeks ago and I had condensation under the glass after I got out. Doesn't look like it caused any long term harm but I don't plan on getting it wet on purpose.
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Recently i noticed on gear s3 site, marking classic version as not water resistant
http://www.samsung.com/in/microsite/gear-s3/
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Recently i noticed on gear s3 site, marking classic version as not water resistant
http://www.samsung.com/in/microsite/gear-s3/
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That's odd I have the classic version and it is water resistant. I have put it under water fine with no problems. That was a selling point of the watch for me and as the only thing that was different from the watches was the body language. I'll check my oem box at home and see if it says water resistant
I just checked the box of my classic gear s3 and its IP68 waterproof - has anyone gone swimming with it?
Just checked mines and it is ip68. I haven't gone swimming with it but showering or washing the watch is perfectly fine
I am looking to purchase the gear S3 and I'm doing one of those rugged maniac races in June - does anywhere here know if the watch will survive being dunked in puddles or possibly muddy water for short period of times? It won't be submerged for long time and no more than a foot submerged I believe. I see on the website that it is ip68 and I researched what that means, but still kind of skeptical.
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I am looking to purchase the gear S3 and I'm doing one of those rugged maniac races in June - does anywhere here know if the watch will survive being dunked in puddles or possibly muddy water for short period of times? It won't be submerged for long time and no more than a foot submerged I believe. I see on the website that it is ip68 and I researched what that means, but still kind of skeptical.
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Someone may have better info but they do have warnings about the "ports" that work for the altimeter and barometer and the speaker. Water probably dries but muddy water might leave deposits. Download the pdf manual.
ratcityrain said:
I am looking to purchase the gear S3 and I'm doing one of those rugged maniac races in June - does anywhere here know if the watch will survive being dunked in puddles or possibly muddy water for short period of times? It won't be submerged for long time and no more than a foot submerged I believe. I see on the website that it is ip68 and I researched what that means, but still kind of skeptical.
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I agree with the above poster. I've had mine under water several times without harm, but what you're talking about would make me hesitant. Dirty water is one thing but you're probably talking about extremely muddy water.
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