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SquareTrade drop tests the BlackBerry Playbook

by Bla1ze on 22 Apr 2011 03:54 PM
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[ youtube video link for mobile viewing ]

Dropping your brand new BlackBerry PlayBook to test its durability isn't really suggested. But luckily for us, there are people out there interested in these sorts of things and as such, they've done the dropping for everyone. SquareTrade, which offers extended warranties for your BlackBerry PlayBook has done a drop test video for us all. Sit back, press play and check out the destruction. Also, if you head on over to the YouTube page and leave a comment about what you want the to drop next -- you'll be entered to win some warranty coverage. This is of course, their contest -- not ours. So please, don't leave any comments below expecting to win; you'll need to hit YouTube to enter.

If you're worried about dropping your PlayBook when you're out in the elements, you can always plan ahead and "drop" it in a BlackBerry PlayBook case ahead of time. OtterBox is the ideal choice, but if you are a bit more careful you can get away with something like a zip sleeve as well.

Source: Jephfoust

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry Playbook, SquareTrade, video
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78 Comments

Posted by laalkala Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

not at all impressed, $500 down the drain, does not make any sense. next time before performing this kind of stupid act, just think of the children in Africa, who die of hunger.

 
 
Posted by mavsguy842 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

And before you think of doing anything that is not a basic necessity, like owning or having access to a device with internet access, think of the children in Africa who die of hunger. /s

 
 
Posted by mat562 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Oh dear. This is what happens when 14 year-old emo girls try extra hard to be a bit new age and oh-so-fashionably outraged about some cause or other. They end up typing utter nonsense that makes them appear silly. Just as me leaving a couple of spoonfuls of food on my plate earlier isn't wilfully cocking a snook at starving children in Africa, neither is destructive testing a tablet computer. Get a grip.

 
 
Posted by bdad14 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Whats with all the spelling mistakes. Terrible.

 
 
Posted by Average Joe Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Jackasses.

 
 
Posted by Average Joe Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I remember someone did this with an ipad and a baseball bat when it first came out lol

 
 
Posted by Average Joe Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

They should have dropped the iPad and Playbook side by side and see which had more damage

 
 
Posted by ignites Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

just went out to bestbuy.ca and got a case 20% of fbefore i watched this... playbook must now stay in neoprene case

 
 
Posted by Dezz01 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

bored kids with money to burn. what did they think would happen. people who have these things knows one thing if nothing else, don't drop them. lol!!!!

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 398 days ago

Agreed. They just want to impress the girlies

 
 
Posted by ba_hamilton Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

bwahahahahaha. Send it to the 'Will it Blend' guy.

 
 
Posted by thpsrulr Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

That would be awesome to see!

 
 
Posted by axllebeer Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 399 days ago

I was hoping someone would say that!

 
 
Posted by egranlund Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I hope I never drop this device xD

 
 
Posted by Dezz01 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

so how does everyone like their Playbook thus far? i am loving mine, and my friends with ipads are jealous saying it can't do this or that but when i show them their eyes light up and jaws drop.

 
 
Posted by macallik Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I'm loving my PlayBook. I haven't taunted any iPad folks yet... lol

 
 
Posted by bizzyqu Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

that was a painful video to get through

 
 
Posted by bovcrx Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I just ordered an Otterbox, but a warranty would ease my mind even more.

 
 
Posted by neoflasher Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I am looking for a carbon fiber case for protection but a warranty for my playbook would be very good.

 
 
Posted by MLE724 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

All I can say is Ouch!

 
 
Posted by DavideaNY Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Poor little thing (the Playbook), almost cried when I saw the movie (and just purchased a case..)

 
 
Posted by rjkolo Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Ouch! That is rough...but DX has the OEM screens/digitaziers for $53.00 if you to happen to drop yours...hope I never drop mine...

 
 
Posted by Dim-Ize Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

LOL - that was great! Absolutely, GREAT! "Glass could cut your finger..." Let's all touch the glass and see? Well done. I'd like to see you do the same with a 9800 side by side.

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 398 days ago

Hey .... I just tried that with my LCD TV .... and guess what happened? Do they have a case for my TV.

Let's hope that this guy does not hold onto any ones baby from waist length!

What a NUT.

 
 
Posted by spencerdl Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

If your going to do a stupid test like that, use all available "TABLETS" that are on the market. Anyone walking around without protection............needs protection for their head, why don't you drop an EGG and see how that fairs. You should have drop that $600 iphone in your hand .....NOW THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN FUNNY

 
 
Posted by BOS2BDA Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

If we crash cars for safety and durability tests (which cost a heck of a lot more than a Playbook) why would we get upset with a $500 item. I like knowing what my investments can withstand :-) although I do agree it is painful to watch

 
 
Posted by ericlc2 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Can I have a warranty? Also, drop test a Xbox 360.

 
 
Posted by danp2000 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I'd love to have a FREE warranty on my new Playbook. Kill an iPad2, those Apple guys are snobs.

 
 
Posted by dabomb54321 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Break a motorola xoom next. That thing is a piece of shit

 
 
Posted by dumb4ever Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

drop the guy that drop that playbook.... ;) jk
i wanna see a DSLR drop frome high building.

 
 
Posted by DaNomadicOne Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Drop the code manual for flash on an iPad from waist high......its should shatter....lol

 
 
Posted by crackcookie Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Break the 3DS next!

 
 
Posted by robertyhn Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Please protect mine!!!!

 
 
Posted by amittiwari Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

WOW Thats called being super IDIOT!!!
Of course everyone know how to hold smart devices. A dumb dont need to drop to show it.
Silly stupid jerk

 
 
Posted by djonz Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Protect Mine!!

Sent from my Playbook.

 
 
Posted by Cozmik Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I would LOVE a free warranty for my PlayBook....as for what to drop test next, how about a Xoom and iPad2 side by side. Then compare that to the PB drop test.

 
 
Posted by ScottsdaleHokie Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

"Jesus Christ, he's tiny! I've had bigger chunks of corn in my crap!"

 
 
Posted by thomiegun Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

noooooo!

 
 
Posted by debugy2k Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Oh man...I better put a case on mine but won't mind the free warranty.
I think you should try to drop the 3DS because I'm thinking of getting my butterfingers son one but he always drop things.....

 
 
Posted by moshpitpal Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

See if they make Nerf Armor for 3DS. My son would have killed his DSI several time over without it. Best 20 I ever spent.

 
 
Posted by eyew Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Don't have enough money to burn, what a waste ;(
Maybe you can try running it over with a car.

 
 
Posted by ardew Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

that hurt to watch
how did the ipad2 do?

 
 
Posted by moshpitpal Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Would like to have seen it fall and hit a corner. Don't know anyone that has dropped their berry perfectly flat like that. That said, it reminds me of scared straight. That was cheap but effective advertising.

 
 
Posted by EchuOkan1 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Heart stopping video.

People, relax with all the nasty comments about these guys dropping a new Playbook. It's their business if they want to blow money that way. DROP AND iPAD2 NEXT, PLEASE! =0)

 
 
Posted by teamfoster03 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

WOw that poor poor playbook. I say drop the broken playbook on a ipad2!

CAPTION" Playbook DESTROYS ipad2"

 
 
Posted by mssg131187 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Have you tried dropping the Samsung Galaxy Tab?? It has a gorilla touch screen (they say it doesn't break)!!! Let's see...

 
 
Posted by eyhab27 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

warranty please!!!!!

 
 
Posted by seanbone Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

why don't they make these things w/ high quality plastic instead of glass?

 
 
Posted by cambridgeguy13 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

break a leg

 
 
Posted by FunktasticLucky Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

For me this test is not all that great... Seriously. Who drops it waist high face down like that. I wanna see a real test. Drop it slightly forward while looking at it or on a corner or something like that. Who the eff drops it glass down. I know I don't use my device face down...... My buddy had an Iphone 4 and he dropped it from 3 feet on the corner and it spidered the entire screen like that... This test was completely pointless and lame.

 
 
Posted by shiftysdad Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

I know when I carry my mobile devices, I always hold them at the waist with the screen facing the hard, textured road.

I have dropped my Torch like 4-5 times now, and the only damage i can report is that some of of the plastic bezel chipped off.

I had an ol' curve (back when they still had track balls) and I literally did everything to that that would ruin a phone (dropped in a lake, had it fling out of a pocket as I was sprinting, etc.), and it still worked as good as new.

I have a very good impression of blackberry and the strength of their devices, and I'm sure in real life situations the playbook shows the same vigor.

 
 
Posted by billk2k Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

3ds sounds good to me

 
 
Posted by petworks97 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

how about an ipad....My wife dropped her iPhone with a case on it and no damage at all. My son on the other hand hit his ipad the first day he got it with the seatbelt and cracked the screen. Fortunately Apple being the great company that they are,replaced the ipad at no charge.

 
 
Posted by liquidlink Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I bought my Sqaure Trade warrenty today. I emailed Sqaure Trade and Ask them about the playbook, they sent me a link for the playbook for a special price.

I got a 3 year warrenty with Accidental Damage from Handling for $99.

Here is the link

http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/playbook-landing1

 
 
Posted by 17.michal Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

I can't believe they have done that...what a waste....

 
 
Posted by jmb12177 Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

so . . . . what is the big deal, anyone remember the first ipad drop test, 3 feet on to carpet, and it screen broke. so your surprised a glass screen broke after being dropped on asphalt. drop just a piece of glass that height and see what happens. oh wait, bet i can tell you.

 
 
Posted by freitame Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Kinda makes me want to get some sort of case, but that would almost make it too bulky...sigh

 
 
Posted by dmonty Friday, Apr 22, 2011 400 days ago

Drop a Playbook onto and iPad...see what one breaks first. :-)

 
 
Posted by Tecklop Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

I felt sorry for him, the playbook.

YOU GUYS NEARLY KILLED HIM!! :(!

 
 
Posted by yabo730 Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

drop a b&n nook

 
 
Posted by MikeCooler Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

That was rather hard to watch. Poor Playbook. Someone should call the cops for PB abuse!!!

 
 
Posted by Gamesdmc3 Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

Send me the broken playback (ill take it), waste of money,but i did like the way they recorded with the playbook came on a couple of the drops for a more dramatic effect

 
 
Posted by Cynn Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

I'm shocked how people do not understand that these guys sell warranties and are showing you how easy stuff can get broken. Some of these comments are totally out there! Also, I'd love a free warranty. Everyone raves about SquareTrade.

 
 
Posted by stubbornswiss Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

Got the accident protection plan from BestBuy for my 32gb.

Not worried about drops or spills!

 
 
Posted by bjpowell0 Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 400 days ago

How comes all everyone ever thinks about anymore is the outrageous line of apple products? out of sight out of mind. I dont care if the ipad or the iphone shatters or doesnt shatter when you drop one, when I buy a device I buy for the design and the OS. Gravity sure does take its toll on all electronics these days. Then again companies make money from this natural disaster.

 
 
Posted by kongfused Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 399 days ago

ouch. Pains me to watch this. brutal abuse of technology

 
 
Posted by moonoverparma00 Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 399 days ago

morons.

 
 
Posted by spiller Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 399 days ago

Break that iPad 2 a few times....at least the Playbook lasted a good 5 drops before the screen gave in

 
 
Posted by smithk1 Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 399 days ago

...I may have shed a tear.

 
 
Posted by dnottingham4 Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 399 days ago

Ouch!

 
 
Posted by berd Saturday, Apr 23, 2011 399 days ago

break the strange hold that Steve Jobs seems to have on some people. Oh yea, and I'd love a warranty for my playbook

 
 
Posted by FTMFW Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 399 days ago

after watching this, i might end up cracking the screen by giving it the death grip trying to not drop it lulz

 
 
Posted by ippyg Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 399 days ago

Ouch!! LOL I would love to win a warranty but most things I'd live to see broken probably already have but a side by side comparison of an iPad 2 and Playbook would be cool.

 
 
Posted by usulsuspct Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 399 days ago

i need a waranty for my pb! would love to see how well a thunderbolt bounces off of bricks!

 
 
Posted by Jimcmf Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 398 days ago

Was it a 16GB, 32GB or a 64? The 32GB holds up much better !

Now have him drop this one. If he continues dropping PlayBooks, RIM will sell millions of these things.

ATTENTION ALL MOMS : Don't let this guy hold onto your baby ! He might drop it face first !

 
 
Posted by LLAmos Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 398 days ago

What a shock. Gravity works.

 
 
Posted by BBM_MIA Sunday, Apr 24, 2011 398 days ago

Great test i just a bew playbook and thus might be a good option . Hope i win one.

 
 
Posted by Noto Monday, Apr 25, 2011 398 days ago

OUCH !!!! now that hurts ... anyone spending more that 550$ would obviously know how to handle such products and use protection on it ... still havn't got my Playbook but when i do m surely gonna get a case with it jus hope that case is loyal to my Playbook lol .. Dont waste money rather donate it :)