While in the field, try putting the unit in a large clear ziploc plastic bag
and punching the keys through the plastic.   Not  a very high tech solution,
but it does keep  dust, dirty fingers, and rain water off the computer.  (Of
course there's humidity.......)

Linda Derry, Director
Old Cahawba - AHC
719 Tremont St.
Selma, AL 36701 - 5446
ph. 334/875-2529 / email: [log in to unmask]


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I'm late to this thread, being out of the office all last week. How have
those of you who have used the palm units (or even laptops, for that
matter) dealt with the dust and water problem? To my mind, that's still one
of the biggest hurdles the industry needs to help us overcome. I know we
repeat this thread from time to time, but the technology's changing so fast
that its hard to keep up. I'd appreciate hearing from those who wouldn't
live without a computer in the field whether we have learned how to beat
the elements.