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All iPads iPad Air Drop Test (Disgusting Results)
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Or even better.. Stop gravity while you're at it?
Shoot happens man. And the test means the new Air has zero tolerance to drop. Weak.
He dropped it on pebbles, plus if I were to buy one I wouldn't drop it (not even by accident).
He's an "average consumer"....the average consumer doesn't drop their iPad on purpose.
He's an "average consumer"....the average consumer doesn't drop their iPad on purpose.
I saw a Ferrari 458 Italia go over a cliff off Mulholland drive. It did not turn out well. Ferrari is ripping people off charging them more than a quarter million for a car that can't take a 300-ft drop. 
Note to self: remember to put iPad Air in a case before taking it to to the desert and dropping it 5ft.
Seriously, this test proves the iPad isn't ruggedized. I would have thought we already understood that.
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Based on what physics theory?
Seriously, this test proves the iPad isn't ruggedized. I would have thought we already understood that.
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Based on what physics theory?
The only thing "disgusting" about this video is taking a brand new expensive item and smashing it, while there are people in the world who cant afford to eat.
Mine is in a thin case but has been dropped a few times. Mostly onto carpet... But I was sure it was going to be broken each time. We have only broken one iPad screen at our house since the launch of the iPad and we have had a lot of them. This doesn't bode well for letting the kids use it.
this is so funny... seriously? so you're expecting the ipad to not shatter or get dented when dropped and then complain about build quality?
I was surprised to learn the iPad Air cannot stop a 9mm bullet. I mean, what kind of shoddy build quality is that? I can't use my iPad Air as a plate on my body armor? I'm taking it back.
SARCASM ALERT!
SARCASM ALERT!
Why exactly does a hollow space in an electronic device give you a headache?
This and being "disgusted" that smashing a pane of glass on rock results in breakage are probably the most inappropriate responses in the history of... well, ever.
Do you also throw up when your battery runs low? Have an uncontrollable case of flatulence when you see a nick on the bezel? Dislocate a shoulder when an app crashes?
By the way, if the hollow space "disgusts" you that much, get the LTE model. The empty space will be filled with cellular radios and antennas. But I bet that plastic cutout on the back casing on the LTE models will just about make your eyes bleed.
The older models (3&4) fared better:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57461001-1/torture-testing-the-new-ipad/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57461001-1/torture-testing-the-new-ipad/
Some people will do anything for attention. Oh, my iPad broke when I dropped it on concrete! Oh the horror!
What does that prove? Nothing! Here's a hint, these devices were not designed to be dropped repeatedly on the concrete and bashed repeatedly with a hammer! Idiots!
What does that prove? Nothing! Here's a hint, these devices were not designed to be dropped repeatedly on the concrete and bashed repeatedly with a hammer! Idiots!
We use iPads as frisbees nowadays. And with the ipad air, it's lighter and will thus fly further.
Seriously, the ipad is a delicate device no matter how "good" or "disgusting" drop tests turn out. Why do you think there is a huge market on just cases to protect these from our clumsiness. Even if apple made an ipad that withstood an 8 foot drop to concrete, would you then buy an Ipad to see if it could replicate the results? I highly doubt so.
We drop iPads. It happens. But to say that an ipad is "weak" because it broke when dropped without a case on it is just like saying you are "weak" if you fell down the steps and broke a leg. They weren't made to be dropped and abused, therefore won't survive something that it wasn't made to do.
Simple concept, but hard to understand I guess.
Seriously, the ipad is a delicate device no matter how "good" or "disgusting" drop tests turn out. Why do you think there is a huge market on just cases to protect these from our clumsiness. Even if apple made an ipad that withstood an 8 foot drop to concrete, would you then buy an Ipad to see if it could replicate the results? I highly doubt so.
We drop iPads. It happens. But to say that an ipad is "weak" because it broke when dropped without a case on it is just like saying you are "weak" if you fell down the steps and broke a leg. They weren't made to be dropped and abused, therefore won't survive something that it wasn't made to do.
Simple concept, but hard to understand I guess.
GizmoSlip did a drop test also and it lasted the corner drop, but not the front face drop.
http://youtu.be/C7BGYpCUMpw
To give some insight, they also tested the iPad 3 when it came out, that didn't survive the front face drop either. So it's not like it's any less durable.
Lesson being most people should be smart enough to not use it while walking around concrete unless a case is on it.
http://youtu.be/C7BGYpCUMpw
To give some insight, they also tested the iPad 3 when it came out, that didn't survive the front face drop either. So it's not like it's any less durable.
Lesson being most people should be smart enough to not use it while walking around concrete unless a case is on it.
Just because there is a hollow space in one area doesn't mean it is like that throughout the top bezel. The camera is right in the middle. There are components there. They just aren't everywhere in the top bezel.
2 both have minis
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Why exactly does a hollow space in an electronic device give you a headache?
Being a bit hollow should help when they bang their head against it
Geez there is some w?>:?"s out there
Ya, I'm a bit suspect of this video too. The cut is unnecessary and suspicious. Before he goes on to drop it on concrete, you can clearly see that the front hasn't just been cracked, it's been crushed, which would require much greater pressure than the weight of the tablet itself falling.
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This one seems more objective and trustworthy... If for no other reason than the results are more encouraging!
http://youtu.be/__NQY8RMVqQ
Bottom line: don't drop it glass-side down. If you're prone to dropping it, get a case.
Not sure what you mean but coming from an iPad mini (which is virtually indestructible) I like the iPad Air and don't notice much difference with the build quality of the device.
what a joke. they rigged those tests. Yeah if you intentionally drop it on concrete face down etc its going to break.
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Don't drop it. It's like, what would you expect from dropping a piece of glass glued to a sheet of aluminum?
especially when you drop it on purpose face down.