Skip to content

TechRepublic

  • Top Products Lists
  • Developer
  • 5G
  • Security
  • Cloud
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Tech & Work
  • Mobility
  • Big Data
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • CES
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Top Products Lists
  • Developer
  • 5G
  • Security
  • Cloud
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Tech & Work
  • Mobility
  • Big Data
  • Innovation
  • Cheat Sheets
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • CES
  • See All Topics
  • Sponsored
  • Newsletters
  • Forums
  • Resource Library
TechRepublic Premium
Join / Sign In
After Hours

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes July 25, 2007, 8:55 AM PDT

Image
1
of 31

p1adragseahorse.jpg
p1adragseahorse.jpg
Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Drag test

Drag test

View this image gallery of the Seahorse SX 300 being torture-tested.

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Crush test - The Seahorse SX 300 puts up well with this abuse

Crush test - The Seahorse SX 300 puts up well with this abuse

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The aftermath of the drag and crush test - The Seahorse SX 300 looks to be in very good condition

The aftermath of the drag and crush test - The Seahorse SX 300 looks to be in very good condition

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Closeup of some of the abrasion damage

Closeup of some of the abrasion damage

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Here's the cliff where the drop test was carried out - that's a 75 foot drop down to the shingle at the bottom!

Here's the cliff where the drop test was carried out - that's a 75 foot drop down to the shingle at the bottom!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Another view of the cliff

Another view of the cliff

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Seahorse SX 300 on its first journey to the bottom of the cliff

Seahorse SX 300 on its first journey to the bottom of the cliff

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Aftermath of the first drop test - the case didn't sustain much damage at all

Aftermath of the first drop test - the case didn't sustain much damage at all

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Another view of the Seahorse SX 300 after the first drop

Another view of the Seahorse SX 300 after the first drop

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Some more damage was sustained after the second drop ...

Some more damage was sustained after the second drop ...

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

... and the egg is no longer the shape it was in at the top of the cliff!

... and the egg is no longer the shape it was in at the top of the cliff!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

That was one heck of an impact - the egg looks more like an omlette! That layer of foam that the egg is plastered onto is only about a 1/4 inch thick ... not thick enough by a long shot!

That was one heck of an impact - the egg looks more like an omlette! That layer of foam that the egg is plastered onto is only about a 1/4 inch thick ... not thick enough by a long shot!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The cases that weren't so lucky ...

The cases that weren't so lucky ...

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

... and the lucky ones!

... and the lucky ones!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Simulated rain test

Simulated rain test

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

After the simulated rain

After the simulated rain

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The Seahorse leaked ...

The Seahorse leaked ...

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The fire test - pretty impressive blaze!

The fire test - pretty impressive blaze!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Here the Seahorse is barely visible in the fire!

Here the Seahorse is barely visible in the fire!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The fire starts to die down ...

The fire starts to die down ...

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The Seahorse SX 300 lives up to the claim of being flame retardant - there's little sign of fire damage on the shell

The Seahorse SX 300 lives up to the claim of being flame retardant - there's little sign of fire damage on the shell

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

The fire did smooth out some of the abrasion damage though!

The fire did smooth out some of the abrasion damage though!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Here's a before and after shot showing how the fire smoothed out the abrasion damage

Here's a before and after shot showing how the fire smoothed out the abrasion damage

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Fire test 2 - The blowtorch test!

Fire test 2 - The blowtorch test!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

That plastic just doesn't seem to want to burn!

That plastic just doesn't seem to want to burn!

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

That flame is intense but the shell of the case is holding up well to the abuse

That flame is intense but the shell of the case is holding up well to the abuse

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

There's no sign of the plastic melting or starting to catch light - instead the outer surfaces seem to char and protect the plastic beneath

There's no sign of the plastic melting or starting to catch light - instead the outer surfaces seem to char and protect the plastic beneath

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Aftermath of the blowtorch attack! A bit of sandpaper easily cleans up that damage

Aftermath of the blowtorch attack! A bit of sandpaper easily cleans up that damage

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

Compare the damage to the Seahorse SX 300 which is flame retardant to the Peli i1010 which isn't - the Peli was exposed to the blowtorch for only about 5 seconds while the Seahorse got a good 30 seconds

Compare the damage to the Seahorse SX 300 which is flame retardant to the Peli i1010 which isn't - the Peli was exposed to the blowtorch for only about 5 seconds while the Seahorse got a good 30 seconds

Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

How the Seahorse SX 300 looked after the drag test, the crush test, the drop test, the rain test, the handle test and the fire test - it doesn't look too bad at all!

How the Seahorse SX 300 looked after the drag test, the crush test, the drop test, the rain test, the handle test and the fire test - it doesn't look too bad at all!

  • After Hours
  • Account Information

    Share with Your Friends

    Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300

    Your email has been sent

Share: Torture-Testing: Seahorse SX 300
Image of Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
  • Account Information

    Contact Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

    Your message has been sent

  • |
  • See all of Adrian's content

TechRepublic Premium

  • TechRepublic Premium

    Guidelines for building security policies

    PURPOSE These guidelines from TechRepublic Premium will help you define the necessary ingredients of a security policy and assist in its proper construction. They’re designed to work hand in hand with the subjective knowledge you have of your company, environment and employees. Using this information, your business can establish new policies or elaborate on those ...

    Published:  March 23, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT Modified:  March 24, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Hiring kit: Artificial intelligence architect

    PURPOSE Recruiting an Artificial Intelligence Architect with the right combination of technical expertise and experience will require a comprehensive screening process. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY ...

    Published:  March 23, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT Modified:  March 24, 2023, 1:00 PM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Hiring kit: Autonomous systems engineer

    PURPOSE Hiring the right Autonomous Systems Engineer requires a specific and precise recruitment process, supported by a thorough understanding of the project requirements. This Hiring Kit from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, ...

    Published:  March 23, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT Modified:  March 24, 2023, 3:00 PM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium
  • TechRepublic Premium

    Hiring kit: Application support engineer

    PURPOSE This Hiring Kit: Application Support Engineer from TechRepublic Premium provides an adjustable framework your business can use to find, recruit and ultimately hire the right person for the job. From the hiring kit: DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLSETS The skillset of successful Application Support Engineers is marked by balancing the technical expertise ...

    Published:  March 23, 2023, 12:00 PM EDT Modified:  March 24, 2023, 5:00 PM EDT Read More See more TechRepublic Premium

Services

  • About Us
  • Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Site Help & Feedback
  • FAQ
  • Advertise
  • Do Not Sell My Information

Explore

  • Downloads
  • TechRepublic Forums
  • Meet the Team
  • TechRepublic Academy
  • TechRepublic Premium
  • Resource Library
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • TechRepublic
  • TechRepublic on Twitter
  • TechRepublic on Facebook
  • TechRepublic on LinkedIn
  • TechRepublic on Flipboard
© 2023 TechnologyAdvice. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Property of TechnologyAdvice