Well, to answer “How Strong iPhone 3G ?”, Senior Editor from PC World testing iPhone 3G with some test. First iPhone test, Tim Moynihan mix the iPhone 3G with some keys and other metal stuff in a plastic bag, then he shake it. Well, there is no scratch or trouble at all.

Second test, Tim Moynihan test iPhone 3G by scratch the display (front body) and back body using keys. Well, the display (front body) has no trouble with the test & the touchscreen still working very well. But in back body, when the keys scratch in Apple logo, the Apple logo get peeled off.

Third test, Tim Moynihan test iPhone 3G by drop it in to breakfast cereal. iPhone 3G getting wet, but still work and there is no trouble at all. After drop iPhone 3G in to breakfast cereal, Tim wash it with soap and water. Wow, iPhone 3G still working well.

Fourth test, Tim Moynihan test iPhone 3G in city sidewalks. Tim drop it from about 1.75 meters high. Well, first and second drop, iPhone 3G only little crack at the side and display, but all iPhone 3G functions still working. But when Tim drop iPhone 3G simultaneously, it has a fatal effect, iPhone 3G display is broken, the touchscreen function dead but still on and some features still works.

The conclusion is iPhone 3G has smooth and strong body. The bad point, display and touchscreen area is a weak part especially when it drop in hard area. But to prevent the display from broken or crack when iPhone 3G drop, you can use a (leather) case to protect it.

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