SquareTrade torture tests the iPad 2 by dropping it on cement

In the first test, it landed flat on the cover. In the second, it landed on the bottom corner (which, unsurprisingly, is where the the cracks formed and why the magnets "didn't hold").

A completely pointless test, and a waste of two perfectly good iPads. (And meanwhile they're still in such short supply that people that want one can't find one.)

So they really did this. Ok, um ,well this has to be one of the dumbest things I have seen someone do.

About 2 weeks after buying my iPad 2, I dropped it in my garage. Even with the smart cover on, the screen shattered and the aluminum case was dented. While it still functioned, it was obviously unusable.

Fortunately, my credit card offered a 90 day protection plan and credited my account within about 48 hours, with minimal effort on my part.

I now use a protective sleeve when I'm transporting my iPad.

Guys, stop crying. You think they wasted a lot by busting up 2 iPads, image how many apple went through in testing.

And people wonder why FoxConn workers are offing themselves at work, on a pretty much daily basis.

I dropped my neoprene wetsuit encased iPad 1 4-5' onto a marble floor.

I was washing my hands in the Delta Skyclub men's room and forgot it was under my arm. It dropped and hit the marble floor. I internalized my panic, remained manly, and finished washing and drying my hands and then slowly picked up my precious and placed it under my arm.

In the comfort of my borrowed cubical I examined it for damage.

Not a scratch, dent, fracture. The iPad 1 was built very well, very solid. And the ugly corners of the iPad 1 Apple case probably saved it.

This is not just iPad murder... It is actually a very calculated move for these guys to get business. If you pay attention to the end of the video it clearly states who these guys are. They sell warranties. If you all go and buy warranties for your iPads they'll make enough to buy several iPads and keep their business growing.

Not just a random waste of an iPad. I'm sure they repaired them and got them back to 100%. Pretty cheap way to get some press if you ask me

Torture test? Testers stupidity test....

A complete waste of two good iPads. They should be ashamed of making this into a video that's supposed to be informative. Their only goal is to have more hits, not to inform people.

Whilst having breakfast this morning I dropped a slice of toast and it fell butter side down. I'll post a video later today.