I've got one of those Handspring - Palm Pilot phones. Well I was doing a job tonight and dropped that sucker into a bucket of Spin Vac. It sunk like a rock straight to the bottom. When I pulled it out I could see bubbles under the screen. I encapsulated it real good. I dried it out as fast as I could but it's toast. A $400 mistake - Doh! Those little circuit boards are now forming a lovely crystal on them. I'll be sure to vacuum it well in the morning. LOL So if any of you try to reach me tomorrow - you might have to leave me a message.



Rick Gelinas

Been there done that, expensive accident.

Been there done that. My old Nextel 1000’s were highly susceptible to water damage. I was loading up equipment one day and it started to rain. I stepped into the van to answer my phone and my hand was wet and it shorted out my phone. You’d think if they can make a $40 tooth brush that’s rechargeable that you can run under running water, that they could make a phone that was a little more tolerant of water. Hope fully my new i95 will be a little bit better.

David Gelinas

Get the insurance for your phone. Not very much $ and we've replaced 2 in the last year for only $35 ea time.

To start with I ordered a new Handspring off of E-Bay.

But I kept checking the Handspring after it dried out. Everyday I looked at the Handspring - NOTHING. Then I figured; I'll just try putting it on the charger and see what happens. Voila! It came back to life.

So now I have two Handsprings. I can live with that.



Rick Gelinas

PS

And now the reception is C R Y S T A L clear too



Rick Gelinas

Rick, Did you do the post vacuuming or was that covered by someone at the cellular phone company office?
Scott W

LOL !!!



Rick Gelinas