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Tech testing video: Tablet drop and dunk | Don’t try this at home

November 4, 2012

By Marilyn S. D'Angelo

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The thought of dunking a brand new iPad into a tub of water is absolutely horrific. But for testing purposes, the people at Square Trade take it all in stride.

In their latest face-off, these tech testers dunk and drop the new Apple iPad Mini, the Nexus 7 and the iPad 3, to see which one can withstand the action.

Thanks to Philly.com for finding this Internet gem on the LA Times website.

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