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December 22, 2009 08:15 AM

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dmon4u

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Joined: 12/16/2009

Due to the new expected delivery date of the Pogoplug I ordered my Cancer (Chondrosarcoma) operation at Johns Hopkins is now on the same date.

Since I never leave anything electronic outside in freezing Weather (expected to be 17 degrees) overnight, do I need to worry about damage to the Pogoplug.  I'll be at Hopkins for 2 days, minimum / three Max.

* I have no neighbors, family or friends nearby - at least any that I would trust.  My Paperboy once stole a package that was delivered by UPS a couple of years ago.

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December 22, 2009 10:34 AM

There are no moving parts in the Pogoplug that I know of, and it likely experiences cold environments while on its way to you, also.

I wouldn't worry - however, I would make sure that after you bring it in the home, wait several hours (or possibly overnight) before plugging it in and using it. The transition from cold to warm could create condensation on the inside or outside of the Pogoplug. This advice could be applied to virtually any electronic device in addition to the Pogoplug.

I've left devices out in the cold overnight before (including laptops) and they have never suffered from it, although it's generally not something you want to make a habit of ;)

In short, I think you should be fine, but make sure to let Pogoplug know if you experience an issue.

Peter Redmer
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December 22, 2009 11:44 AM

Thanks for the quick reply.  That's one less thing I'll worry about on Wednesday !

December 22, 2009 11:47 AM

You're welcome. Hope your Pogoplug works without a hitch.

I also wish you the best in your procedure and that you can go into the new year in good health and spirits :)

Peter Redmer
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December 25, 2009 8:32 AM

A note about the condensation. I am an avid photographer and moving from cold to warm environments with a camera can damage it. There is a standard method of avoiding condensation damage.
I got my PogoPlug Two days ago here in Cambridge, MA. The temperature when it was delivered (and sat outside for 6 hours) was around 24 degress.
When I got it inside, I opened it up so the Pogoplug was accessible, then got a freezer quality zip-lock back and went back outside with the box. I then proceeded to put the plug into the bag and zip it up and bring it back in. What this does is gives you a bag with the same cold air as the plug -- with the same level of moisture in the air (relative humidity). So, as the bag warms up to the same ambient temperature as your home the humidity in the bag does not increase and condensation does not form on the PogoPlug. Using it while condensation is forming is REALLY bad. But having the condensation form at all -- on an precise electronics -- is not really good for it either.
I waited 4 hours until it had acclimated and then popped it open and away I went. No condensation ever formed on it. (What happened while it was being shipped is another story!)

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