New iPad vs iPad 2 drop test

SquareTrade's drop test comparing the new iPad to the iPad 2 can be found here: http://youtu.be/OfbMlM4upsw

Their failure rate report essentially shows that iPad 2 damage is 3.5 times more likely than with the iPad 1. The report goes on to uncover numerous statistics, graphs and the most common culprits when it comes to damaging your iPad from drops while handling to child and pet-related damage.

Highlights of the data collected include:

• 9.8% of iPad 2 owners reported a failure from accidental damage within the first 12 months, compared to only 2.8% of original iPad 1 owners
• Because the rate of accidental damage tends to happen on a straight line basis, SquareTrade projects almost 20% of its iPad 2 tablet warranty holders to report accidental damages over 2 years, compared to 5.5% of iPad 1s

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Founded in 1999, SquareTrade offers warranties that make sense, with fair prices, no-pressure sales, and no-hassle service. The company boasts millions of customers who have consistently rated the warranty service 5-star reviews. SquareTrade was named one of PC Magazine's Top 100 Websites of 2010, awarded BizRate's 2010 Circle of Excellence, and is the winner of the 2011 Stevie Award for Sales & Customer Service, and the 3rd Annual 2011 Golden Bridge Awards for Best Customer Service. SquareTrade is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco and London. SquareTrade will be launching in the UK with iPad and iPhone warranties only but cover for other consumer electronics will soon be available.  For more information, go to www.SquareTrade.co.uk  

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