M6 in the rain, is it bad?

Hi guys.

Living in The Netherlands I cycle to my school everyday. Today I found myself in a shower, hoping that it would clear. The rain only got worser and turned into some kind of spray. :D It functioned all the way to my school. However, is this something I can repeat or should I just put it away when it starts to rain? Especially how does it affect the earbuds. I normally use my crystal case and the player itself was dry, eventhough my pocket was drenched so that might have saved it.

Well, try to keep it as dry as possible. All electronic items that touch water have non-positive reactions. As for earphones, silicon bud-earphones are OK in the water, like the Sony MDR-EX71SL (as they say).

You seem to be a lucky one with it not getting wet and all. At any rate, put it away when it starts to rain--no point in taking unnecessary chances.

Kay, I will try to put it away in something more waterproof next time I encouner some rain. Instead of my trousers.

@iversonjack: I migth think about getting some of those. Rain is not very uncommon here. :P

greetz
mfb

earbuds are almost certainly not OK to get wet. at least not the inside. though it probably won't get wet on the insides while you are wearing them unless it's is really a torrential downpour.

the M6 is probably OK getting wet (even on the insides) as long as it's not on and is allowed to thoroughly dry before powering on again. but if it's one, you definitely don't want it to get wet.

if you put it in the leather case and in your pocket in shouldnt get wet. ive done it lots biking to and from places and mine is fine

Originally Posted by Lambo

if you put it in the leather case and in your pocket in shouldnt get wet. ive done it lots biking to and from places and mine is fine

I use the crystal case, which also protected it quite well in my drenched pocket.

So basically it should be safe if I keep the player itself dry and use canalphones?

greetz
mfb

Could i go in the shower with them?

Originally Posted by 048135

Could i go in the shower with them?

I would guess no. The shower washes way more water over your head than mere rain. :eek: I don't have any experience with this however.

If you keep electronics just under your jacket your fine. I also use my M6 when it rains. Just don't drive into a river

Originally Posted by Erwin

If you keep electronics just under your jacket your fine. I also use my M6 when it rains. Just don't drive into a river

Hehe, zal ik onthouden.
Rivers are hard to come by in my town, :P

Just ordered some canalphones, to replace the stock ones.

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mfb

I got a little bid of rain on my M3 some days ago. I turned it off and let it dry, nothing happend.

My previous player (iPod Nano 1G) died from some rain... it even was inside my jacket, but I guess a few drops running down got to it anyway - it was quite a downpour.

Electronics and water just dont go together too well, but most of the time you can get away with it - just dry and run.