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tanka12345 · Rated PG

Hi Everyone (and ioSafe!), Wave

My idea is to have a metal pool measuring 1m (around 3-4 feet) in diameter which is also 1 foot to 10 feet deep (at the choice of ioSafe). This pool would contain fresh or salt water (again at ioSafe's choice).

Floating on the water would be a "raft" (approximately 1 foot square) made out of long burning/lasting wood. The ioSafe Solo would be positioned on this raft and be floating above the water like a castaway at sea. The ioSafe solo would also be affixed to the raft with string to ensure it doesn't fall off before it is supposed to, and the raft would be attached to the bottom of the pool to ensure it doesn't float too close to the edge and pose a safety hazard.

The first step would be to use a combustible material and fuel to light the raft on fire. The fire would continue until the wood is burnt into pieces (hence the long lasting wood to prolong the fire). Once the raft is disintegrated, the ioSafe Solo would fall into the pool of water. After being in the pool of water for a while it can be fished out and be tested to see if the HDD is readable.

I would think that the fire would last for under 30 minutes, simulating the time before the fire service arrives. The ioSafe Solo could be submerged under water for any amount of time (less than 3 days) simulating a wet environment before it is recovered/salvaged.

This stunt/test would ideally be done on the CES showfloor (with an extractor to take away the smoke from the fire), however it could also be done outside as it's unlikely it would be allowed in CES.

To my knowledge CES is a 3 day event. This means that the raft could be lit on the first day and the ioSafe Solo could be left in the "sea" (pool) for the rest of the first day and the whole second day (this allows lots of people to see it in action before the final "climax/reveal" on the third day). It could then be salvaged and tested to see if the HDD is undamaged on the third day.

The raft could also be substituted for an elaborate wooden model ship or boat and the pool could be larger.

Feel free to make any changes if you decide to use my submission.

I hope you (ioSafe) like my idea! Smile