How dropable is it?

[Sandy Santra]

iPad weighs a lot more than an iPhone. Dropped from waist level onto a hardwood floor, what's the damage going to be?

 

[Webnasty]

That's some mighty negative thinking there sport.

 

[miles01110]

You'll break the screen and have to buy a new unit since drops won't be covered by Applecare.

 

[PorterRocks]

I would assume that there would not be much if you dropped it on its back with the aluminum. However, it does have a much larger sheet of glass on the front. I would just suggest being careful with it like you would your laptop. I don't even like dropping my iPhone.

 

[MacDawg]

I don't plan on ever finding out

 

[samcraig]

But where will the water sensors (and how many) will there be.

Will I be able to read in the tub or float a drink on it while at the pool?

 

[NIPRING]

I would not be surprised to see pics of shattered ipads on the web on launch day

 

[frunkis54]

so any takers on buying one to do drop tests.

 

[Sandy Santra]

So obviously I'll have to treat it like my 17" MBP, rather than my iPhone. I've dropped my iPhone at least a dozen times, sometimes on VERY hard surfaces (NYC subway platforms), with never any problem. But I've never dropped my MBP; so that's the strategy I'll take with the iPad.

I wonder if Speck will put out a product for the back.

 

[Benito]

Of course it will depend on what part of it hits the ground first. I'd say a fair amount of damage like chips and dents. But a cracked screen would also be possible as well.

 

[GeekGirl*]

Try it and let us know...

 

[maflynn]

iPad weighs a lot more than an iPhone. Dropped from waist level onto a hardwood floor, what's the damage going to be?

When you get yours drop it and report back to us - providing a youtube video would be a plus

 

[zapp]

iPad weighs a lot more than an iPhone. Dropped from waist level onto a hardwood floor, what's the damage going to be?

But even more important........Will it Blend?

http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/

 

[darngooddesign]

But even more important........Will it Blend?

http://www.blendtec.com/willitblend/

Really??? Still making that joke?

How could it possibly fit in that blender?

 

[Jaro65]

Really??? Still making that joke?

How could it possibly fit in that blender?

It will only fit in the iBlender.

 

[darngooddesign]

It will only fit in the iBlender.

Heh.

I hope he asks if it will play Doom as well.

 

[dave1812dave]

iPad weighs a lot more than an iPhone. Dropped from waist level onto a hardwood floor, what's the damage going to be?

Buy it with an American Express card--accidental damage protection is automatically guaranteed for the first 90 days of purchase. AFter that, be more careful.

https://www212.americanexpress.com/...&name=purchaseprotection_ccsg_faq&type=intfaq

 

[SchneiderMan]

Yeah i guess i'll charge it on my amex

 

[puckhead193]

I don't know, but the real question is... "will it blend"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxq90xmYUs

dam - beaten too it

 

[4DThinker]

Dent in the floor.
Warped case.
Broken or cracked screen.
Sad look on owner's face.

 

[LaNex]

Dent in the floor.
Warped case.
Broken or cracked screen.
Sad look on owner's face.

You forgot the hole in the wallet.

 

[Ports]

"If you drop it pain will come"

You may have to sand and recoat the floor. As for the ipad

 

[magpie maniac]

How dropable is it?

Isaac Newton would be so perplexed by this thread.

 

[NT1440]

I'm hoping Apple is switching to Gorilla Glass or something similar, that crap is damn near indestructible and unscratchable.

 

[NotTempted]

Will iBalls work?