While Axiom was busy kicking off sales of the BlackBerry Passport in Saudi Arabia, their UAE YouTube channel decided to do some testing with the device. In what will most certainly be a painful video for those waiting for their BlackBerry Passport to arrive, we get a close look at an 'extreme drop test' done on the latest BlackBerry smartphone, which ends rather well all things considered.
Obviously, I don't recommend going all Kevin on your devices and seeing how many times you can drop them before they break but, it's interesting to see how durable the Passport is in this scenario. Of course, we all know (and as some in the forums have already found out), all it takes is one drop in the right way and things can go really really bad.
That's why we always suggest a case or at the very least a screen protector for whatever device you're using. Knock on wood - haven't dropped my Passport, yet. Have you? Let us know in the comments.
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Axiom puts the BlackBerry Passport through some extreme drop testing
My heart broke each time the precious phone was tossed!! Fantastic results as expected!
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I dropped my Z30 without the case, on the concrete ground the other week. I wasn't worried at first because I have dropped it on hard surfaces before. But when I picked it up I saw the damage. Nothing to the screen but the top left corner of the phone that hit first had a little chunk taken off of it! I was devastated. I put my case on the phone as soon as I got home. Then I bought a border case that I like better than my original. I will never take this case off!
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Mate...I dropped my #BlackBerryPassport in the parking lot 2 days ago and I was like, "Oh F%#k!!!"
I picked up the beast without a bloody scratch. #BuiltTough Not even a Ford Truck could compare...lol
Okay that's awesome. Love it. Well done for Axiom!
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Nice test but I wouldn't dare to drop down my phone.
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Funny video, and informative. These guys must have a few extra bucks to spare ... If (IF) I could get one (Verizon - USA), I promise not to drop it !!!
Love the video, well tested, Passport rockz!
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Definitely beats the iPhone 6 plus. That thing is the strongest phone I've ever seen.
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Wow
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How much for the one they just defiled? I'd be ecstatic to have that one
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Never dropped mine either. Put a screen protector and case immediately
Don't want to drop none of my devices
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I drop my Z10 more often than I care to admit, and this far, the only evidence of it has been light scratches and tiny indents (almost unnoticeable) on the bottom edge of the device. Multiple drops every which way one could think of dropping it have had almost zero effects on how it looks and performs. Whenever my friends are around and this happens, I always say "No worries. It's a BlackBerry 10 phone. " They just roll their eyes, but make NO snide remarks because the know that this would NEVER be the case with their eyephones and robot oids.
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Lmao at NO side remarks!
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Gorilla glass 3 with good interlocking.
Hehehe
That is great to know. I want to see more face drop tests. I have Passport now with no case and it makes me nervous
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Wow..... BlackBerry 10 best
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A real passport!
Wasn't feeling the Z10, especially the compromised battery life for a full screen, really wanted a q5, but the price wasn't enough of a break. Didn't want to go google/android, their business model is based on the individual and their information being the product. Felt I was already using Microsoft on the desktop so tried a cheap 635. For the most part it served my needs, albeit no flash, and no front facing camera, of those I despaired of the flash the most. On a recent trip I couldn't take well lighted photos of my 89 year old friend, those are fleeting moments.
Had my 635 on my lap at the US open, rare instance where I'm using it as a camera mostly, it fell from my seated lap and cracked! I had previously thrown my bold across the room and abused it in many other ways, never cracking. I was disappointed, but for $100 no problem. Was going to get another or wait for the 835, but might just go with a $250 Q10, I don't need cortana, blackberry continues to get the essentials right. Robustness without being slaves to fashion. Kim Kardashian approved.
and using ip6+ for slow mo vid capture ;)
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I was thinking about it as well!
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Good! I'm going to get one!
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That test drop was legit.... 5 different test drop I'm good for a passport it will be the 1st time I will not be buying a case! but I can't say much for the IPhone 6 just watch... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CW_VVibcigMrel=nofollow
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Amazing build quality!!! You BlackBerry rock!!
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I had dropped mine twice now out of shirt pocket. Face down on tile was the one that made me cringe. All good though. No damage. BlackBerry please make a holster for the passport. When one is working in an industrial environment, a suit pocket is not available. Fashion is not a concern. Function is! The only draw back of the passport is securing the device during transport while not using it. Sure sometimes I have a coat, suit etc. But there are times when all I have is a shirt pocket as it is too big for pants pockets. Shirt pockets drop phones while working period. We need a holster. Other than that, BlackBerry has nailed one awesome and practical device!
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Buy only BlackBerry. :P
Sentt frrom myy BlaackBerrryy Q10 | 10.3.1.938 | Globe-Telecom
Kim kardashian should look at this video she might switch
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Axiom! They stole my company name!
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Fantastic. Can't believe it.
If it was iPhone your wallet would be burning holes in itself.
Blackberry and lumia are the best
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Kickass
I lived there for 3 years, exactly behind them and I have my Passport too, Axiom was really nice to send me one after a week of complaining about their website and what's the difference between in-stock and pre ordering queues :D
One thing I wonder with the design of the passport is if it has been balanced in such a way that the tendency will be for it to tilt towards one of its edges unless dropped perfectly flat because I am sure they would be more than happy for their customers to scuff the stainless steel edges over a display or camera breaking.
Drop my passport few times but unscathed.. very durable just like the brand very tough..
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Great phone! A stone.
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Nokia 3310 would be proud!
This device is built solid...what do iPhone and Samsung users have to say about this?
Z30 STA100-2/10.3.1.938
My mate had a 3310. Dropped it in a puddle, then it got ran over by the 29 bus in north London, all in the same drunken night out.
It was a bit of a mess.
£2.99 and a new case later, phone was as good as new. Those were the days - Xpress on covers. He used it for another three years, only upgraded because kids were pointing at him and laughing.
I've given him my old 9780 but he's too tight to fork out for BIS.
If anyone has a spare Q5 knocking about can you post it him.
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That was an insane test. Now they need to do one from a balcony. Yes, second or third floor from a low-rise, the typical height of some houses. XD
Posted via CrackBerry 10 (CB10) application using my BlackBerry Q10.
That was an epic pass! Great video and hope others watch it!
Posted using the best phone ever, the Z30!
EPIC pass for Passport...!
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I don't have a passport, but I have various blackberry smartphones (BlackBerry 5, 6 and 7, even 4.x and 3.7 that I collected), I try not to drop them, but shit happens. More than once have they fallen off the night table (older ones used as alarm clocks), I ended up scrambling to shut it off (digging under the bed!). Dropped my bold 9900 and 9700 many times over, thank goodness for a screen protector and case! Same for my Q10, many times. Last time was yesterday night. XD
Posted via CrackBerry 10 (CB10) application using my BlackBerry Q10.
This kind of tests are so useless! It's scratched, oh my god, how in the hell is that possible?! Doesn't matter if you drop a blackberry or iphone or anything else, you got a big chance to buy another one if you are "lucky"
Q10
That wasn't very easy to watch...
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Haven't dropped mine yet and I doubt I will, only have the flip case for protection
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Um, all I can think about is how hot these two are. Any chance they're gay and single?! Lol.
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My heart hurt a little watching the passport drop, all I could think was, "Noooo, somebody catch it please!".
Nice to know that it's sturdy though.
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absolutely hilarious!
Arabs wanna show off only. idiots go create something good for humanity and stop being proud of something you don't even know the basics of it.
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Stop being so ignorant.
Posted via CrackBerry 10 (CB10) application using my BlackBerry Q10.
Great torture but I don't dare to do that with mine. Since just got it for a week and keep it protected, even not any scratch so far
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Don't have a passport yet and when I get it I hope to never drop it especially on pavement. The other day I had my Q10 out of its case and it took a dive off the counter face 1st and I freaked. I just knew something would be wrong but when I picked it up there wasn't a scratch and works like nothing happened.
Posted Via my Great Z30
I have had the BlackBerry Passport for a month now. Haven't dropped it once. I think that having the phone wider has made me more conscientious of holding it securely in my hand. I think that's an awesome Plus.
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you can send the BlackBerry passport to me then :D hahahaha I don't mind a few scratches on the edges...
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This video had me thinking that the cases from the forum might have been manufacturing defect after all.
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I've dropped my Z10 couple of times and it held up very well, with no cracks or scraps. Blackberry is well built machine and passed a lot of drop test.
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Let me just say... I ordered my Passport THE very moment it was available and I don't regret a single moment since then. It's such a conversation starter whenever people see me using it. And the battery last SO long. I used to carry my charger for "just in case" moments but I don't have to do that at all. I have a screen protector on it but I'm waiting to come across a quality shield armor or something of the like. Only because this screen protector is peeling in the corners. I've yet to see someone else with a Passport here in Kansas, I'm sure I will quickly befriend them when I do. To those of you still waiting for you Passport... I hope you all love it as much as I do.
Via my Precious PassportSQW100-1/10.3.1.632
Patiently waiting for mine!! I'm in love with this phone. Come on AT&T.....
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I want one so bad....Santa I been very good!!!!! Z10 is just not going it
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Oh wow, I am impressed.
Cheers
Posted via CB10 with BlackBerry PP
That makes for some good resale value...
9/10 even after months :-D
• Qchen •
Finally a phone that doesn't need a case - I'll still get the screen protector - now Bell match Telus so I can get this now.
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The BlackBerry guy that would come by each year to promote BlackBerry phones at Verizon used to literally throw the phone at the wall to show its sturdy construction. Each time the phone was fine. One year apparently he threw it and it hit a thermostat on the wall and the thermostat busted, so HR put a stop to the throw tests.
As far as this test, I gritted my teeth and puckered up when the slow mo cameras showed that drop. Sadistic!
Posted from my phone no one cares about on a network no one cares about.
that looks painful.
I should "extreme test" the heck out of my Q5 so I can justify to my wife why I need a new phone (which will be a Passport of course).
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So I was curious and went looking for an iPhone 6 and 6+ drop test. Not only did both phones fail miserably, you can see in the video that he drops them from a "level" platform and they end up only falling from maybe waist height in most tests. The Passport absolutely destroys the iPhone in durability, plain and simple! Here are the tests I'm talking about for the iPhone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGxlm82hWDM
Dropped my Z10 many times with some minor denting on the corners is all, and I never had a case for it. I was worried about my new passport pointy corners and all, so I took the advice of B1aze and bought the case for it...in one day I dropped it on hardwood floor stairs and watched it bounce down four steps on its sides with no damage. Then I quickly got out of my car, forgetting Passport was on my lap, and it bounced and slid on its screen almost 10 feet...no scratches or dents another solid blackberry.
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Did not drop it yet.
Typing on the super awesome Passport
Show this to Kim Kardarshium (whatever her name is). Apparently she buys spare curves to throw around. :)
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In Saudi Arabia!!! Its not here yet!
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I already bought mine from Axiom Khobar last week, despite the official release on the 31st :)
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In their website it says coming soon !
I think I'll go check them out in jed.
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That hurt to watch. I have had my Z30 slide out of my shirt pocket while dancing, land on a concrete floor, step on it at least once before someone pointed it out to me and there wasn't even a scratch on the screen. Some scuff on the corners, but that's about it.
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Crazy people :(
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It breaks my heart to watch this, I couldn't see it to the end.
I haven't dropped mine yet, although I'm quite a butter finger. The thought makes me cringe.
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i got my cases
Don't have a passport but I've dropped my z30 pretty hard and it has taken it so far. I assume the case and the fact that it landed right had something to do with it. I broke the screen but it was in my pocket and I was moving a heavy hay ring.
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Dropped my z30 yesterday. .... landed fave down on a little piece of gravel on the pavement parking lot.. :( impact point spider webbed to all the edges. But eh it still works. Not like my z10 a hairline cracking and it was rendered useless. Easy to fix tho
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Of course, these drop tests are subjective. Trying to mimic this test you might fail on drop one... but daaaaaaaayum the Passport is hard core.
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I would drop it from a roof just because...LoL
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Haven't dropped mine yet, even traveled to High Point NC driving and flying, the same week I received it. Did a trade show on a concrete floor and used it constantly. Everyone keeps asking when I'm getting a case, thinking Never!!! This phone is awesome.
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When they threw it I held my breath, then he juggled it and I gasped. It was hard to watch not gonna lie, Glad to see it survived!
Z30STA100-5/10.3.0.1154
I still can't get one and watching them throw it around made me cry a little
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When I started watching this on my Passport I clenched it something fierce. But now seeing how tough this phone is I can breath easier. But I still will keep it in the hard shell case.
Posted on my BlackBerry Passport
Holy cr-app, they put it to the phone pretty hard. I've dropped my Tour, Torch, Z10, and Z30 all with no damage, aside from scratches and scuffs. BlackBerries are pretty indestructible.
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Don't have passport, I am one of those who are waiting for Classic, but I have dropped my Q10 for at least 20 times in the most various of conditions - on wood, asphalt, stone. It has some scratches on corners, but no cracks no nothing. Why I drop my phone so often? I am 25 I get drunk, once I asked to hold my wallet and phone to my father and he didn't see the phone just the wallet dang on the asphalt. I dropped my iPad mini which I love on the ground once and bye, bye screen. It's a fact Blackberry is on of the most durable phones out there.
In defence of iPad - I have dropped it in the bath pulled out almost instantly and the only thing that didn't work was speakers, but after drying out speakers started to work as well. But when I jogged in a slight rain with my Q10 in my hand its touch screen stopped working for the whole night.
They forgot to back over it with the car!
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LOL! I did that to my Palm IIIc, I had to get a new screen.
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Yeah and Verizon needs to get on board some how.
I know the passport can't survive everything. But it wouldn't matter what side the iPhone would land on that second last test it would of shattered. Guaranteed.
On a side note my 9900 has been without a case and screen protector for three years and I don't even flinch when it drops. I know it is ok. People look at me funny when I don't rush to pick it up. My iPhone never goes without a case.
BlackBerry phones go through much more stress in testing. So I'm delighted the world is noticing. If you have used such phones in the past, you'll be surprised how they have survived. We are doing this now because of cheap iPhone builds.
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Before I got my Z10, I dropped my BlackBerry 8350i from my roof. I was putting up Christmas lights and it slipped out my coat pocket onto the roof. It slide down the roof about 12 feet, with me watching helplessly, and it hit the eaves-trough and actually catapulted higher into the air. It flew like in slow motion as it turned in every direction till finally landing on the asphalt driveway. I was afraid to peer over the edge and when I did I could see it laying face down with the battery cover 3 feet one way and the battery 5 feet the other way.
I got down, picked it up and saw some minor scratches on two edges. I put the battery in and fired it up. No problems. I just wish I could have had it on video. True story.
BB10 is the best; on a Z30... awesome!
Bla1ze said: "which ends rather well all things considered"
That is an understatement! It totally rocked that drop test!
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Yup. I totally agree. I was amazed at how well it did after that intro!
Posted while peeking and flowing on my incredible BBQ10!
Yep, compared to that iPhone 6 stuff...
IT'S TOTALLY RIDICULOUS!!!
:-)
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Ouch!
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And here I am wishing I could have one. :(
I wanna see an iPhone 6 or 6+ and/or any Android phone put through the same test.
Z30 STA100-5 - 10.3.0.1130
Not a chance they survive that stuff. ;)
IPhone is a massive 65 grams lighter, who cares about the build. All the energy I'd be saving
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"Save energy" for 12 months (65 grams at a time), then it takes a fall one evening, and you're living with that cracked screen iPhone for the next 12 months. Hope it's worth it...
Via CB10 on Z10 | T-Mo | 10.3.1.821
By then I have iPhone 6S and waiting for iPhone 7
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I care about the build, as do those replying here. Move along.
This puppy feels very sturdy, I agree and I'm happy about it. On par with my 9900, from feeling it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGxlm82hWDM
Keeping screen repair in business!
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Thanks for the link!
It's worth noting that on the iPhone back and front drops the height they iPhones were dropped from is about half of that the PPs were dropped from. Not only does he start at waist height, but because he has to pull the "drop pad" down and out of the way, he further reduces both the height and speed of the drop. Still faired poorly compared to the PP!
look it here. from different heights a S5, HTC One and both iphone 6 http://youtu.be/_vJZ3PQt118
No, I haven't dropped my passport yet. Coz i don't have one yet lol. Getting it on Dec. I like this z30 though
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Dropped mine today on a tile floor from 2 ft.
That's all it took to make a slight hairline crack. Can't see it from straight on, but if I tilt the phone 45 degrees, it's clearly visible.
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Ouch.....
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comment worthless without pic.
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Like yours as well?
;)
BlackBerry hates America!
America hates BlackBerry
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Not really. Unless you have trust issues. :)
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Does the touch screen still work?
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Sandman, put some toothpaste on it. Can sometimes do the trick of removing hairline cracks.
I'm being serious. :)
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Waiting on my case now. Can't wait. I'm so nervous. I love this phone!
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WAHHAHAAAHAAAA! WHY OH WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT INTENTIONALLY!!!!
I cringed watching that!
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I feel like this have been faked for some reason.. I hope not.
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Yeah. Why would they edit it exactly after drop? It takes away credibility from the test. Why just not pick it up once it fell, show screen didn't crack and then go with slow motion replay. Not sold on the video, still love BlackBerry and it's Passport.
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Its*
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You can see the screen after it hits the floor in the slow-mo...
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I want one and I will never use a case or anything else :)
Great phone, if BlackBerry give me one I would present to everyone I know here in Portugal :)
Best regards - ArchGalileu - Q10SQN100-3/10.3.1.938
True, did you notice that SIM compartment didn't fly open in any of the tests?
Yes, I noticed that but I think we should take passport in hand & check to open compartment. Then we should be in position to make conclusion about video.
Eg: you might have noticed few years back, if we happened to drop remote control (TV/ CD players) then battery door & batteries used to pop out but now days its not case with remote control.
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and the Q10 as well, it has that same problem of battery door opening and spilling its guts...
Actually, that was not a problem in the design, it would have been intentional.
The energy from a drop has to go somewhere and in the past when battery covers were removable, them popping off during a drop was one way that companies could easily reduce the energy of the collision between the device and the ground.
The only phone I could see possibly passing one of these tests is a Lumia. Wow. That build quality.
Posted from my TARDIS!
Try one
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I'll vouch for that - those Lumias are tough.
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VI?
If you've got nothing to post, say "Hello" to JamBand for me... :-)
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CW_VVibcigM
• Qchen •
What you know about Jam Band prem?
SKN. 869. Z10
Just like their tunes.... :-))
And I live in the tropics, too. Southern Hemisphere, though
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Went to school with Friday. :(
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BlackBerry's number 1. Built to last.
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Fail
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Womp womp
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Damn. That thing is built like a tank! If this is legit BlackBerry should be calling attention to it or find a way of advertising the toughness.
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Pure torture for those still waiting on their passports.
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Yeah, but it didn't really land on its face...not like the drop on its back.
It did in test #4 which was worse.
Noticed they were recording the slow motion with an iPhone. Wonder where that drop test video is.
Via The BlackBerry Z30 experience!
Just watched an iphone 6 and 6+ drop test...yikes, both screens shattered. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eGxlm82hWDM
Via The BlackBerry Z30 experience!
Now that I see what you're saying, yeah..the passport can take a beating and keep on ticking.
The iPhone 6 family just failed miserably.
"... it didn't sustain too much damage..." in the second drop.
Ahem, mate, the screen is cracked. *rolleyes*
"... it still works..." yeah right... :-)
And Joe Doe will keep using it... LOL
The Passport survived every single instance, no cracked screen.
Bravo, BBRY... !
*clap,clap,clap...*
• Qchen •
iPhones are terribly designed. Which is why they break easy, especially the screens. You will know that BlacKBerry devices are designed very well with unique weight distribution within the device to greatly minimize damage if dropped.
You are absolutely right...wow
I can't believe me saying, this passport just might not need a cover after all...
This question popped up in my head about an hour before Bla1ze posted this...
How does it fare when dropped? Do I really need a case? Apparently not, but I'd still feel better about it...
blackberrystore.com.au here I come... :-)
• Qchen •
Yeah I've seen some tempered glass screen protectors on ebay. Pretty good quality too.
Swiped via CB10 with my T-Mobile USA (Only T-Mo rep still pushing ) Z30 (STA100-5), son! The Thor's Hammer of phones! Member of "Club Z30 "..... the most exclusive club in mobile. Once you go BlackBerry, everything else is wack-berry! #longestsignatureever
Murderers!
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1154
Lol
Formerly Q10 ~ Now the Passport on TMobile