Battling a Microsoft Zune with an Ancient Rune: A Test in Destruction

Summary

In this battle, Battle Damage is challenged to test a Microsoft Zune with an ancient rune, which is a stone from the time of the hobbits. Barely Political hosts Mark and Todd ask Battle Damage to conduct three tests: drop from a normal height, drop from a higher height, and an extreme limit test. The entire process is recorded with a custom-built spinning slow-motion camera. The Zune, a competitor to the iPod, was released in 2006 and failed in the market. The Zune is tested with the rune for battle damage limit, which does not leave the Zune with any chance in any of the tests. In conclusion, Battle Damage completes the challenge to test the Microsoft Zune requested by Barely Political.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Q&A
  1. What is the ancient rune, and how does it come into play in this battle test?
  2. What are the three tests for Microsoft Zune?
  3. What is the condition of Zune after the drop test from a normal height?
  4. What happens in the second test dropping the Zune from a higher height?
  5. What is the outcome of extreme limit test of the Zune?
• Conclusion

Introduction

In this battle, Battle Damage is challenged to perform a battle test of a Microsoft Zune with an ancient rune. The Zune is a renowned rival of Apple’s iPod, which launched in 2006. Barely Political requested the test with ancient rune to evaluate its sturdiness and the innovative design choice that Microsoft made during the early 2000s. Battle Damage conducts three tests of dropping the Zune from various heights, and the process is captured by a spinning slow-motion camera.

Q&A

1. What is the ancient rune, and how does it come into play in this battle test?

   The ancient rune is similar to the Ten Commandments type of stone, but it’s from the time of the hobbits. The rune is used to test the Zune’s strength and endurance. However, the rune is ancient and has a considerable weight, which can cause severe damage to the device.

2. What are the three tests for Microsoft Zune?

   Battle Damage is assigned to perform three tests to evaluate the Zune’s sturdiness and durability. In the first test, Battle Damage drops the Zune from a normal height to see how it holds up. In the second test, the drop height is increased to a higher level, and in the final test, Battle Damage tests the device to its extreme limits.

3. What is the condition of Zune after the drop test from a normal height?

   The Zune appears to be sturdy and works correctly after falling from a regular height in the first test. However, upon closer inspection, the device is found to have a dent in the side, and there is a possibility of internal damages. Despite that, the device still functions, and the camera captures it for evidence.

4. What happens in the second test dropping the Zune from a higher height?

   During the second test, the damage inflicted on the Zune is more severe than the first test. After dropping it from a higher height, the device loses its cover, exposing the internals, and it fails to power up.

5. What is the outcome of the extreme limit test of the Zune?

   In the third and final test, the Zune is subjected to its extreme limits. The ancient rune makes it challenging for the device to withstand further damages, let alone function. The Zune is demolished, and the camera captures how the parts fall apart.

Conclusion

Battle Damage has successfully tackled the challenge presented by Barely Political to test the Microsoft Zune with an ancient rune. The three tests have demonstrated how fragile the Zune is in comparison to the other devices present in the market at this time. The video is available to view on the Battle Damage YouTube channel, and comments are open for the audience to suggest items to battle next.