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SquareTrade pits the iPad against the Nexus 7 in drop test

By: , IntoMobile
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at 11:46 AM
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Dropped tablets and phones occur more likely than we’d care to admit. We’ve all been there; that high-anxiety moment when we’ve dropped our precious smart device and realize that saving it from certain doom is beyond our control. More and more, smartphone and tablet makers are turning to companies who manufacture more scratch, drop, and scuff-resistant products such as Corning’s Gorilla Glass to ensure devices are able to whether a fall or two, and one of the key things some people look for when buying a device is how well it’ll stand up to our sometimes rough everyday use.

SquareTrade is a company that puts these devices to the test, producing videos that show how different tablets and smartphones fare when dropped or submerged in water. Today, SquareTrade posted a video pitting the two hottest tablets on the market today, Apple’s iPad and Google’s Nexus 7, against each other to determine which tablet is the king of durability.

After conducting three separate drop tests of the two tablets, one of which done into a filled bathtub, Google’s Nexus 7 is the clear winner, besting Apple’s iPad in each of the three tests. While we generally encourage folks to buy a case to go with their tablets, those of you with the Nexus 7 can rest assured knowing it’ll survive a drop or two, which is more than can be said for the iPad.

About The Author

Anthony Domanico

Anthony is a freelance tech journalist covering the mobile beat. He has used all operating systems in existence today, and currently rocks the iPhone 5, Nexus 7, and iPad mini.

  • David

    isn’t that simply because the nexus has a tinier screen and therefore weighs less? Surely a larger piece of glass and a heavier unit will be more vulnerable? I think it would only make sense to compare like sized devices in this way…

  • Marco

    You may want to review when to use WEATHER vs. WHETHER. 

     Corning’s Gorilla Glass to ensure devices are able to whether a fall or two, and one of the key things some

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Honest-Abe/100003766309870 Honest Abe

    Square Trade forgot to mention that new Nexus owners in the UK report screens falling off etc.

    • Shill_Hunter

      are you going to track down every single article related to this topic to say something because your beloved icrap didn’t do so well. . . or are you just insane?