I am planning to get a new MacBook retina 13, but i keep dropping stuff, I dropped my ipad almost thrice in a year. Will a retina survive a fall? or will have to get a MBA because of it's sturdier construction?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
rMBP drop test.
- Thread starter Applefanboy8153
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Well, my cousin uses a MBA and he dropped it from his bed once and not even a scratch, so i guess they are sturdier.
Not really but i am always in a hurry, my day is packed!! So i tend to be careless.
Dropped my cMBP 13 before from a kitchen table. I know it is not a retina but it survived the fall. No scratches etc...
I guess it all depends on what you drop it on, how it lands and hight of the fall.
all the Mac books are made of the same material, i do not see how that will effect how sturdy the machine is.
think the question comes down to the screen and how the machine lands.
BUT do get a SSD since they are sturdier when it comes to shakes and bumps.
Edit:
Do not drop it in a pool of water, will kill it
all the Mac books are made of the same material, i do not see how that will effect how sturdy the machine is.
think the question comes down to the screen and how the machine lands.
BUT do get a SSD since they are sturdier when it comes to shakes and bumps.
Edit:
Do not drop it in a pool of water, will kill it
I guess it all depends on what you drop it on, how it lands and hight of the fall.
all the Mac books are made of the same material, i do not see how that will effect how sturdy the machine is.
think the question comes down to the screen and how the machine lands.
BUT do get a SSD since they are sturdier when it comes to shakes and bumps.
Edit:
Do not drop it in a pool of water, will kill it
Not much water in India, so dont worry about that
And I am sure that someone has dropped an rMBP and there wasn't even a scratch. Anecdotal evidence is anecdotal. If you really want a computer that will survive a fall, you will have to look at rugged laptops. Alas, Apple does not build anything like that.
WorthAveGroup.com > SquareTrade > AppleCare
15OFF works for a 15% discount off WorthAveGroup.com
15OFF works for a 15% discount off WorthAveGroup.com
I would recommend either A) a disposable computer, B) a MilSpec ruggedized computer like the Latitude ATG, or C) something you can put an OtterBox case on.
However, if you're dead set on a MacBook, I have seen them take some pretty serious punishment and keep working (though a computer with buckled ports loses quite a bit of functionality... I should get pictures of the one I'm talking about). It's really a matter of luck.
However, if you're dead set on a MacBook, I have seen them take some pretty serious punishment and keep working (though a computer with buckled ports loses quite a bit of functionality... I should get pictures of the one I'm talking about). It's really a matter of luck.
I dont see this thing surviving a floor onto say Hardwood or tile without getting a scuff or scratch...Will the actual computer survive the fall, without a doubt! But coming away dent or scratch free, I dont see that happening, these machines scratch very easily.
Uh, how about we just take your word for it
Take mine and his word for it, a schoolmate of mine dropped his air from his top bunk bed, it wouldnt even close properly, there was a 1-1.2CM gap between the display and the palmrest. He took a hammer to the poor thing to straighten the metal up xD
You might want to have a talk with your doctor and see why you keep dropping stuff.
Maybe it's just tennis elbow or you could have parkinson's disease.
Maybe it's just tennis elbow or you could have parkinson's disease.
Uh, how about we just take your word for it
See comment below yours, you can take my word that the comment is right below yours
Simple stuff my friend, the air is thinner and has less tensile strength. You have a good day.
Get a shockproof sleeve.
As an Amazon Associate, MacRumors earns a commission from qualifying purchases made through links in this post.
So I guess my pool side is out of question, I also ordered a rubberized hard case with my mac are they any good?I guess it all depends on what you drop it on, how it lands and hight of the fall.
all the Mac books are made of the same material, i do not see how that will effect how sturdy the machine is.
think the question comes down to the screen and how the machine lands.
BUT do get a SSD since they are sturdier when it comes to shakes and bumps.
Edit:
Do not drop it in a pool of water, will kill it
take a look at the mach composites site, they make great and durable cases
