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Chances are you've probably heard of the rice method for drying out water-logged gadgets -- and possibly been in the unfortunate position of having to try it -- but it looks like folks in Japan now have a considerably more high-tech option at their disposal: the Dryer Box. That's reportedly already found its way into some Yodobashi Camera shops in Tokyo, and promises to dry out your soaked cellphone (or other gadget, presumably) in about 30 minutes for ¥1,000 (or $12). Exactly how it doe... s that isn't clear, but there's apparently no charge if it fails to revive your device.

Dryer Box hits Japan, promises to dry out soaked cellphones for $12 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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