I clicked on your link and that was more fun than watching an episode of Myth Busters.
The nano sounds sturdy.
I don't know why people might think you could abuse this device more than any other and expect different results. I cringe anytime my iPod tumbles to the floor. Gravity is a powerful force but hasn't hurt my device yet.
I guess if I began sitting on it and tossing out the Saturn window, some other physics might come into play.