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New iPad doesn't fare any better in drop test than the old iPad

New iPad doesn't fare any better in drop test than the old iPad

Posted: 19 Mar 2012, 16:52, by Scott H.

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New iPad doesn't fare any better in drop test than the old iPad

If you want to know how the new iPad stands up to abuse…or even if you’re secretly beginning to hate the new iPad from all the media coverage of the last several days, boy do we have the video for you! The team at SquareTrade, who has been breaking things on video for some time now, put all 3,145,728 pixels through their short regiment of drop torture-testing. We won’t tell you which iPad does better, but let's just say it’s not a happy ending for either generation of iSlate.

Be warned: if you already picked up a new iPad the video may induce involuntary shuddering. SquareTrade doesn’t do their drop tests out of some perverse hatred for mobile technology – they are an insurance company for gadgets and is offering – you guessed it – a battalion of various insurance plans for the new iPad models.

If you decide to get a warranty, we recommend you shop around – not only does SquareTrade offer several plans, but Apple does too (if you purchase your device through an Apple store). Network carriers, big box retail outlets, and several others are also be happy to hook you on one of their insurance plans, so do yourself a favor and do your comparison shopping homework ahead of time if you plan to purchase protection along with your iTablet.

And finally, we strongly encourage you not to try and duplicate SquareTrade’s drop test. Please!

source: SquareTrade via AllThingsD

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posted on 19 Mar 2012, 16:55 11

1. andro. (Posts: 1999; Member since: 16 Sep 2011)

Not surprising seeing as apples products are known for their easy shattering design. the iphone 4 and 4$ shatter from falls less than waist height.

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 17:17 2

4. biophone (Posts: 1994; Member since: 15 Jun 2011)

I have a iphone 4 and have a case on it slim one at that. I drop it all the time not a scratch.

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 17:48 14

6. squallz506 (banned) (Posts: 1075; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)

My Coworkers iPhone 4s slid off of a countertops and fell about 1.2 meters. It was in a $40 case we sell. It hit the ground and both the front and back of the iPhone were trashed. Still in the case. Gorilla glass my @$$. I've dropped my g2x 2 meters and only scuffed the corners.

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 17:54 5

7. jan25 (Posts: 470; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)

you drop it with a case on and you consider your phone coming out scratchless as an achievement?

posted on 20 Mar 2012, 02:16

20. bayusuputra (Posts: 963; Member since: 12 Feb 2012)

because that air pocket between the case and the device does provide air cushion, no matter how small it is.. and better if the case is plastic, since plastic absorbs more impact force..

so your case can be at best dismissed.. try that with the case off.. and then we'll have a case..

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 20:03 4

11. Synack (Posts: 682; Member since: 05 Jul 2011)

So wait..... the iPad3 is the iPad2 which is the iPad1 just with an updated processor. YAWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 16:57 12

2. squallz506 (banned) (Posts: 1075; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)

Can't wait to try this with my neighbor's new ipad!

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 17:15 2

3. theoak (Posts: 324; Member since: 16 Nov 2011)

People with TOO much money ... yes ... I am envious ;)

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 17:57

8. Orbitman (Posts: 110; Member since: 09 Oct 2011)

i always cringe a little during these drop tests, even the apple ones lol

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 18:18 1

9. pongkie (Posts: 655; Member since: 20 Aug 2011)

at least they could have invested in tougher screens with all that money rather than pumping up their stocks.

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 19:42 5

10. PAPINYC (banned) (Posts: 2315; Member since: 30 Jul 2011)

This video is useless as, we all know how easily iPads can shatter into billions of microscopic dust particles. What we would like to see is it's absorbency compared to traditional KoTeX™; is there still leakage?

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 20:28 1

12. parkwaydr (Posts: 572; Member since: 07 Sep 2011)

They drop the iPad so you don't haf teeeeewwww (in my best Joe dirt voice)

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 20:49

13. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)

I HATE RICH people. they break their ipads to show which can do more damage and of course iPad does. they wast 500$ just to break their pad. what a wast and bunch of idiots

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 22:52 2

17. Scott_H (Posts: 167; Member since: 28 Oct 2011)

It's a company. And specifically a company that sells insurance for iPads and other mobile devices. If they get several hundred thousand hits...$500 is a pretty cheap advertisement.

posted on 20 Mar 2012, 10:50

25. remixfa (Posts: 14605; Member since: 19 Dec 2008)

exactly, that video probably just scared a few thousand people into getting insurance.. and by looking at the results.. with good reason.

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 21:37 1

14. eDiesel (Posts: 142; Member since: 17 Mar 2012)

I love these apple destruction videos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apcv0EgsuwU&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcnQ72sPZAI&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_M58-K4Qmc

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 21:54 1

15. maier9900 (Posts: 272; Member since: 17 Dec 2011)

First off... All devices break just like apple products do... Why make such a big deal, just take care of your stuff dumb assesssss.

posted on 20 Mar 2012, 02:19

21. bayusuputra (Posts: 963; Member since: 12 Feb 2012)

yes, all devices break, even dumbasses know that..

but they are not as EASILY BREAKABLE as these apple devices..

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 22:15 2

16. MorePhonesThanNeeded (Posts: 645; Member since: 23 Oct 2011)

And look at the idiots crying about people testing the product build...morons. There is a reason why they do such a thing, in case some people who tend to have butter fingers and drop things, it's better to know if your pricey device will stand up to the abuse that you may unleash upon it. Some people are so stupid(gadget and maier) it boggles the mind. Also the dependability of the product can be brought into question should someone be looking to file suit for building a product that breaks too easily. See there is a brighter side to everything these so called rich people do with their money and be thankful it isn't your money.

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 23:07

18. bbblader (Posts: 590; Member since: 24 Oct 2011)

oh god of course face up wont break the screen

posted on 19 Mar 2012, 23:15 2

19. wendygarett (unregistered)

will it blend as well??

posted on 20 Mar 2012, 02:23

22. bayusuputra (Posts: 963; Member since: 12 Feb 2012)

i am wondering if there is any test that drops the device on one edge instead of face down or face up.. since the edge has a smaller surface area hence more pressure.. i know it will break, but i just wanna know the extent of the damage.. but i don't wanna do that with my own device, whether iPad or not..

posted on 20 Mar 2012, 02:32

23. Bluesky02 (Posts: 1439; Member since: 05 Dec 2011)

It's hard to imagine you buy an iPhone unlocked around $600 and when it breaks, either you have an insurance or you are rich to buy another one.
Whereas an SG2 which is cheaper than iPhone, survive most crash tests.