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How tough is an iPod classic if dropped (considering it uses a hard disk drive)
stevenoon
13-09-2008
Hi all,

I'm very concious of dropping hard disk drives because I know they are quite susceptible to damage if dropped.

I've been thinking about replacing my 4GB iPod Nano (2nd Gen) with the outgoing 80GB iPod classic for a little while - but I have one question - how easy would it be to kill one if I drop it?

Many thanks,

Steve.
Scrolllock
13-09-2008
Originally Posted by stevenoon:
“Hi all,

I'm very concious of dropping hard disk drives because I know they are quite susceptible to damage if dropped.

I've been thinking about replacing my 4GB iPod Nano (2nd Gen) with the outgoing 80GB iPod classic for a little while - but I have one question - how easy would it be to kill one if I drop it?

Many thanks,

Steve.”

I have the previous model the Video and it is also hard drive equipped. I've dropped mine hard about 20 times or so and it still works. I have mine in a hard plastic shell to protect against scratches but it does nothing to protect it against shock from a fall and so far so good.
jkain
13-09-2008
I have a 30GB 5g model and its been dropped a couple of times with no damage. It's in one of the rubber-like protective cases, spoils the look of it a bit but has no doubt saved it from a few scratches and dents. Generally the ipods are quite sturdy though i think it is worth buying a case for it just to make sure.
zantarous
13-09-2008
I have dropped mine a few times it is in a leather case which absorbs some of the impact but then a again I only mainly use mine in the car or at work.
frasera
13-09-2008
dropping a harddrive is always the luck of the draw. there are no guarantees.
fihart
14-09-2008
On some early models the hard drive (and they fail without being dropped) can be replaced with a solid state Compact Flash card from about £10 per gig if you shop about. The advantage is low power consumption, speed and reliability.

Disassembly is a pain and risks breaking the control wheel cable but worth considering as, doubtless, you'll also need a new battery too and Apple service prices are designed to make you scrap and buy a new model.
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