Love the iPad, hate the iPad you cannot get away from the fact that the iPad is with us and it looks like it is here to stay. With many people the iPad is a very emotive topic, so much so that often violence occurs. This page is dedicated to the subject of how to destroy an iPad.
Some readers will think this page is not entirely serious perhaps but this is a serious topic. People are going out, buying iPads and destroying them. This seems odd, why would somebody pay $499+ and destroy it? In this guide we investigate the reasons why and give common sense advice on methods of destroying an iPad.
This guide is split into 3 steps, these are listed below:
- Step 1: Reasons to destroy an iPad – This step delves into the powerful reasons why people might choose to destroy an iPad
- Step 2: Methods of destroying an iPad – If you have decided that is it, enough is enough, this section gives some advices on methods that could be used to destroy the iPad
- Step 3: Real life iPad destroying – In this section we provide some real life examples to prove that people are destroying the iPad for real
Will it Blend? iPad Video
In this video from “will it blend” an iPad is destroyed by first of all folding it in half and then placing in a food mixer and then blending it. The video carries the slogan “We've heard that the iPad will change your life, but will it change the way you blend? “ In this video the iPad is destroyed in about 1:50. Definitely an effective technique to destroy an iPad.
Home run: Batter an iPad
Watch this video of a guy taking some anger out on a brand new iPad on opening day.http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/790403--ipad-meet-baseball-bat At the start, the iPad is dropped from head height and lands on a corner. The iPad survives the fall, the IPad is not switched on so there is no confirmation it still works. After that, the iPad is repeatedly hit with a Baseball bat. The screen smashes quickly, when inspected the back of the iPad to be covered in large dents. This is one iPad that will never be used again. Although this is a strange sort of strength test, the iPad does fair poorly. As a final act, the iPad is then located against a curb and stepped upon. The iPad bends extremely easily and shows very minimal tolerance under pressure.
Burn an iPad
This video is very simplistic. Simply put an iPad is burned at a desk. Straightforward stuff, but warning this is a video nasty for any Apple fan.
Step 1: Reasons to destroy an iPad
In step 1, we investigate the reasons behind why somebody would spend $499+ on an iPad only to destroy it. Here are some of the reasons:
Hatred/Contempt for Apple and the iPad
There are many people who hate everything Apple and therefore hate the iPad. This is not really anything to do with the product, this is anti-Apple. For a small minority of this group, $499 is money well spent to wreak destruction on the iPad. You could say this is a therapy of sorts. This is not just something that happens against Apple. Previous occurrences have happened with the release of the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo’s Wii, etc
I got it home and it was a heap of junk
The iPad has not been for everyone. The iPad functionally is somewhere between the functionality of an iPod Touch and a Netbook unyet it is priced similarly to a Netbook. Many people have simply got the product home and been underwhelmed with its capabilities. Again in a minority of cases this can lead to thoughts of destruction against the iPad.
It’s my money I will do what I like with it
There is a breed of person who feels great power in the destruction of an iPad. This person is prone to say something to the effect of “it’s my money, I will do what I like with it!”. This is true, it is their money and they can do what they want with it.
Notoriety
Some people destroy a technology product like the iPad and before it the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 for the notoriety. This works best at the technology launch, where everybody is expecting people to be delighted with the product and not to want to destroy it. Often these people destroy the product outside the store, publish the video to YouTube and try to court as much media publicity as they can possibly get.
Step 2: Methods of destroying an iPad
In Step 1 you learned about the motivations behind why people might want to destroy an iPad. In step 2 the methods of destroying an iPad are focussed upon.
There are various ways you can destroy an iPad, some are listed below:
Fire The iPad is not fire retardant. One method of destroying an iPad is to ignite it. Beware: this is dangerous and not recommended. If this method were used, this should be done outdoors.
Batter the iPad The iPad could be battered. People would need to find an implement with which to batter the iPad. Examples would include a hammer or a baseball bat. Beware: If a person commits a violent act in public, this would be treated by the Police as a public order offence. This method cannot be recommended and/or advocated.
Water damage The iPad is electrical and therefore not water resistant. Even short-term exposure to water will permanently damage the iPad. This is a relatively safe method for a person to adopt for themselves, but probably does not have the satisfaction that other methods offer.
Drop from a height The iPad will not survive being dropped from a large height, say 25 feet or above. This could prove quite a spectacle and would deliver satisfaction to the owner. Beware: This is a public order offence and not recommended. If somebody walked under a falling iPad there is a risk of injury and/or death.
