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Link: Otterbox at OtterBox.com: Otterbox, Waterproof Boxes, Waterproof Box, Waterproof Plastic Boxes, Waterproof iPod Cases. One of the cool things about tech journalism is that companies are always sending stuff to review. That is the case with an OtterBox water resistant, shock resistant Treo case recently provided to me. The case is sturdy, and water resistant (the company is careful not to call it waterproof), but it clearly can resist the elements during outdoor use. It makes the Treo very bulky and heavy, but does the job well. After using it a short while, I quickly realized that it would have protected me from three incidents that destroyed Palm predecessor machines. Once, I had my Palm in my shirt pocket, and leaned over to flush the toilet. Yep, you guessed it, the little bugger dropped in the water, and never worked again. Try filing that claim with your insurance company. Next, I was in a canoe with a girlfriend and my daughter, and was carrying my Palm, my cell phone (this was before you could get both in one machine), and the canoe tipped over, dunking us all, and destroying another Palm. I tried drying it out, but the circuits don't take to brackish water very well. The last time I was next to the pool in the backyard, and the Palm went swimming. In each of these real life examples, the OtterBox would have saved me. If you are going to be out in the elements, I recommend this product. Don't blame me, however, if you get mistaken for an Army commando.