Your explanation of why they do water last makes a lot of sense. At the same time, the fact that they're going from most risky to least risky so that they can use a single device doesn't mean that they're doing the test in a way that is fair to the phone or most useful to the viewers. And yea, I agree to that it's great that they're actually doing real hard tests.
It seems like almost every torture test episode the water test isn't fair. I think she should do the water test before the drop test for more accurate results! :)
I'm surprised at how easily that broke. I was considering getting a Note II but not after this. I work outside and need a durable phone, my Photon has dropped off of roofs, been slung accross the room and fallen out of my truck countless times. The screen is hardly scratched so much as cracked. Shame, I was looking forward to the stylus, loved it on my HTC View. Thanks for the test! Saved me time and money.
The Gentlemens Choice, The ONLY way I'll ever give up my Samsung Galaxy Note 2, is when the Galaxy Note 3 comes out. That being said, I've dropped mine from a height of 1 foot and she cracked like a baby. However, other than dropper it, this machine is a horse, I truly love it. Great review. Thanks Kurtis K. Cullen
My first note 2 died a month after I got it. Went for a long walk with it in the pocket of my parker jacket. Started raining and the moisture that got into the pocket killed the phone. Sent it to get fixed but it came back with a faulty touch screen (unresponsive). Got a replacement Note 2 and it has survived over a year now :) Otherwise I love the phone!
Maybe it gives a thought that manufacturers actually stress test these devices before releasing it to us? I like these videos. Even though some of the things aren't really practical in real situations. But at least you now know what your damages your device is capable of.
you shouldn't keep your phone in that black hole you call a purse! Its inevitably going to get scratched with all the keys, and shiny objects you women have in there!
I dont see how it failed the drop tests when on other videos like dropping an ipad and it has a massive spider web crack but it still passes? These people are payed by Appld
Water is probably the most high-risk test you can perform on an electronics gadget. They probably perform the tests from least risky to most risky so that there are more chances they will be able to use a single device throughout the testing. I doubt they have enough disposable money to destroy several of these things. I'm happy we get these hard tests at all, a lot of other people will test the devices VERY squeamishly, almost as if they want to keep the devices for themselves afterwards.
+Jordan Kwok yeah galaxy 3 and note 2 has the same shape it is so vulnerable! other series such as galaxy s2 and note 4 5 etc does survive many drops! Their designs are more stronger and different. It is just s 3 and note 2 that is round shaped and breaks easily god!! haha
The teary side of this story has yet to be told. To replace that sorry cracked screen reportedly costs $299. dub-dub-dub dot parts4repair dot comFORWARD SLASHsamsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-complete-screen-assembly-with-bezel-white Another YT channel did a major drop test and the GN2 fared much better. So adding your info, we know that it cracks. We just don't know at what point. I got this phone because I *love* it. Thanks to your video, I will be taking precautions. TY for a great torture test!
Can you guys devise a torture test for a desktop computer, like the iMac? That would be so cool! I love these torture tests, please please please don't stop making them!
molly, you're tests are awesome! even though i wouldn't want to get some of the stuff you test IE apple products, its still soo fun to watch them be DESTROYED!
It's not even the screen (digitizer) that needs to be replaced. It's just the sheet of glass protecting the digitizer. That can be bought online for $10-15 and replaced if done properly.
i dont know how u did the drop test on 4s coz my iphone 4s glass broke twice and that too just from a 4 feet fall... u i can not say wheather the drop test you guys do predict a guaranteed result... rest you guys are doing a good job and i really love your show... take care Tej
Samsung Galaxy note 2 is so good , I dropped it like 50 times and it survived. Obviously it cracked though, it is still working. One problem is that I can't turn on the wifi. Rip
The larger a plane of glass the more likely it is to break, so its pretty self explanatory that the note 2 would be more likely to have a screen crack or shatter.
Interesting "torture" test. Nice to see it survive the water test since the washing machine murdered my Note 1. But maybe I'll fire it up just to make sure it is actually "murdered".
The gasses from putting it into the oven is just part of it. The other part is that toxic chemicals are now in the oven and will be put into food you cook. That's why you don't do stuff like ceramic coating in your personal oven. Always buy a used junker off CL or something else. Don't mix it with something you eat with.
Also, the drop tests are inconsistent cuz she drops them from different heights onto different surfaces (of course dropping onto a pillow vs asphalt will change results). The phones also drop at different angles (which is realistic, but doesnt follow the scientific rule of only changing one variable).
also, I've read that it is the same stuff, it's just, that with the larger screen, it is much more susceptible to 'shattering' due to impact (for other reasons than how it (itself) falls)
Not incorrect. It comes down to whether you want a professional factory replacement or an as you say, mucked up ebay job. No one said that it couldn't be replaced...just that it costs a grip to have it replaced back to factory specs.
when I was a kid it is really bad to drop something valuable in home my mom gets crazy. How lucky is this little kid, he had the permission to dorp a galaxy note 2... jealousyyy
Obviously you guys don't know what TORTURE TESTING IS. And just to think PEOPLE, the companies do the same exact thing. Heat stress testing, drop test, and other test to ensure quality. I think what CNET did was awesome and I hope you keep on doing them. At least they are showing a little on what the companies do to their phones.
This person doesn't know what she's talking about. When she submerged it in water and said that it was trying to shut itself off, that was just the normal screen timeout.
well sometimes people do this and cnet tries to show what will happen if this happens to you. and don't cry because this can handle the torture and your iphone can't
