Toshiba's been doing some pretty interesting field testing as of late, and the latest one involves its Encore tablet, which it encased in a block of ice for two days. We all know that extreme heat or extreme cold can be detrimental to our gadgets. Things like displays and hard drives will have a minimum and maximum operating temperature (this varies depending on the company), and extreme cold can also affect how long the battery holds a charge. Generally speaking, we don't advise you to leave your smartphone, tablet, or laptop in a car overnight in extreme cold.
Toshiba's field test saw the Encore encased in a block (or swan, rather) for two whole days. The tablet was protected by a zip lock bag. As such, it didn't get wet at all, but it was exposed to a very, very cold environment. Toshiba calls this the -22F test, which is a lot colder than most electronics are rated for. Still, the video doesn't offer any information on how the tablet fared in the days and weeks following the test. We've asked Toshiba if there were any issues with the battery, display, or similar. We'll update with their response! For now, check out the video for yourself below:
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