I got into a drunken Saturday night brawl with mine...it took a few punches but still works great.
I doubt many devices, BB or not, would survive a rare toilet dunk..and I'd probably never want to use it again re: the "ick factor.
But for the very common drop on the sidewalk just get a very good case for it.
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