Advertisement
They have previously dropped an iPad out of a plane as well as launching a bowling ball on one.
But G-Form have now gone one step further in order to prove just how tough their protective iPad cases are.
The firm has dropped an Apple tablet from the edge of space and, incredibly, it survived.
SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO
Experiment: This image shows the iPad and case being attached to the weather balloon
Great view: After a spectacular journey, the balloon with the iPad attached soon reaches the edge of space
The entire journey was captured on a video attached to the balloon.
In some amazing scenes the iPad can be seen high above the earth in space.
But once the altitude pressure causes the balloon to burst. the iPad comes crashing back down to earth.
Back with a bang: After altitude pressure causes the balloon to burst, it comes crashing back down to earth
Amazing: After its rough landing and huge fall, the iPad incredibly is still in great condition
Using locator devices to find their iPad, the team discover it to be in great condition and in full working order.
Despite their confidence in the video, some critics believe that the video could be a fake.
According to the Huffington Post, G-Form says on its website: 'We're happy that some of our customers' electronics have survived their testing of our Extreme products, but we don't encourage or recommend intentionally dangerous stunts.'
Strong: G-Form cases deform on impact, and can absorb powerful impacts even with the glass side down
The outsides are shrouded in military ballistic material and zipped up.
The iPad cases are built to withstand falls straight down onto the glass face.
Earlier G-Form demonstration videos have shown them withstanding sharp blows from kung fu masters as well as high-speed impacts.
The company also makes knee and elbow impact pads for cyclists.
(dailymail.co.uk)
Advertisement
{ 0 comments... read them below or add one }
Post a Comment