Pelican 1065cc iPad Tablet Case Unboxing & Torture Test
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The Pelican iPad (or other tablet) case. This is both an unboxing and a torture test video. Skip to 3:50 for the torture test if that's all you're interested in. Sponsor Link: mobile.coolermaster-usa.com Read more and join our community forum: linustechtips.com twitter.com @LinusTech Buy at NCIX: ncix.com
The video opens with Linus reviewing the Pelican 1065 hardback case, designed for iPads and 10-inch tablets. He details the case’s rugged construction, including a two-stage latch, overlapping rugged hinges, and a foam liner molded to protect a tablet, with a neoprene O-ring seal and a purge valve to keep water and dust out. The host demonstrates that the case can be opened and closed under pressure, and he emphasizes the case’s waterproof, dustproof, and impact-rated features, noting an official testing range up to 3 feet for both impact and submersion. He also comments on the case’s size and materials, comparing it to thinner slim cases and sharing his personal expectation that the iPad will fit inside without removing existing protective обол. He then places an iPad 2 inside the Pelican case and performs a series of drop tests starting with a 3-foot drop, giving viewers a sense of the case’s protective capabilities while commenting on potential improvements, such as padding around edges for extra corner protection. The segment combines practical demonstration with observations about fit, seal integrity, and how the case preserves screen integrity during drops, while leveraging the unboxing as a showcase event for rugged device protection. In the middle portion, the tester proceeds to more strenuous testing including four-foot drops and a five-foot-six-inch drop attempt to reflect his own height. He records visible wear on a corner after the higher drop, yet notes that the screen remains intact and the overall device survives with the latch still secured. The host discusses the case’s waterproof nature enough to avoid dunking on command, and he teases further content such as iPad tossing and other unboxings, inviting viewers to subscribe for more. Overall, the video blends a hardware unboxing with a practical durability assessment, concluding that the Pelican case offers robust protection for tablets with some edge padding caveats while highlighting its suitability for rugged environments and moisture-prone contexts. The tone remains lighthearted, with occasional humor about the camera setup and the presenter’s height, but the test results are presented as clear evidence of the case’s protective qualities and limitations, including the corner wear observed at higher drops and the continued functionality of the device post-test.
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Questions answered
- What is the Pelican 1065cc case designed for?
- The Pelican 1065cc is designed as a waterproof, dustproof, and impact-resistant hard case for iPads and other 10-inch tablets.
- What drop tests were performed in the video?
- The tester performed 3-foot, 4-foot, and a 5-foot-6-inch drop test, noting corner wear at the higher drop while the screen remained functional.