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What happens when you drop your new iPad Mini onto a ceramic tile floor?

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No, it was not in a case. In fact, I had just received my Poetic Slimline case and was heading into my apartment to open the bag containing the case when I dropped it. It landed hard on its corner, not sure the case would have helped. Luckily, I purchased it with my American Express card so I was able to file a claim. Waiting to hear if/how much they will cover. On the bright side, the iPad is still functioning! Already ordered a new one (two week wait). By the way, the case is an AMAZING value for just $10.95 USD! Still can't believe that is all it cost. I got mine from eBay (no , I have no monetary interest in the sale of this case).

Poetic TM Slimline Portfolio Leather Case for Apple iPad Mini Tablet Black | eBay

My sincere apologies if this post gives anyone nightmares.

Regards,

Joe
 

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I am so sorry for your loss. Bad enough to damage a work of art-now you have to wait two weeks for a replacement!
 
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Update, I heard from American Express and they're covering the full amount of the iPad mini. I was very happy to get this news!
 

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Great news - still have to wait, but it still works so not too bad. Are they having you send the broken one in somewhere when you get the replacement?
 

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Wow, I didn't know they did that! What are the terms? I might have to get one of those. Do other major credit cards do that?
 

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Wow, I didn't know they did that! What are the terms? I might have to get one of those. Do other major credit cards do that?

Some do and some don't. Check your credit provider for purchase protection.
 

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What happens when you drop your new iPad Mini onto a ceramic tile floor?

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No, it was not in a case. In fact, I had just received my Poetic Slimline case and was heading into my apartment to open the bag containing the case when I dropped it. It landed hard on its corner, not sure the case would have helped. Luckily, I purchased it with my American Express card so I was able to file a claim. Waiting to hear if/how much they will cover. On the bright side, the iPad is still functioning! Already ordered a new one (two week wait). By the way, the case is an AMAZING value for just $10.95 USD! Still can't believe that is all it cost. I got mine from eBay (no , I have no monetary interest in the sale of this case).

Poetic TM Slimline Portfolio Leather Case for Apple iPad Mini Tablet Black | eBay

My sincere apologies if this post gives anyone nightmares.

Regards,

Joe

It does not give me nightmares. I have had 3 iPhones, I iPod and an iPad 2, I have never dropped one. It just shows you were not holding it very tightly.
 

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Thanks for pointing out that he was not holding his iPad tight enough.

I guess you were there at the time of the incident and had your trusty hand strength meter with you to determine how hard he was holding it.

This forum is a better place because of you.

Thanks for that clarification. It was much needed.

Maybe you can tell me if I'm holding my ... Beep .... Hard enough ?
 

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