Heat, Heat and More Heats ......

[Maxus-MIFA9]

Yahoo report : Apple's iPad throws off much more heat: tests

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPad throws off a lot more heat than the previous version, lending weight to complaints on Internet forums that the hot-selling tablet computer could get uncomfortably warm after heavy use, an influential consumer watchdog found after running tests.

 

Consumer Reports, a widely followed group that reviews everything from electronics to cars, found that Apple's new tablet racked up temperatures of 116 degrees Fahrenheit (47 Celsius) after 45 minutes of running an intense action game, up to 13 degrees F hotter than the previous model under similar conditions.

 

Using a thermal imaging camera, it ascertained that the front and rear of the tablet could run 12 to 13 degrees F hotter than the iPad 2 after running Infinity Blade II, depending on whether it was plugged in, Consumer Reports said.

 

The group, which can be instrumental in the success or failure of consumer products, has not reached a final decision on whether to recommend the latest model of Apple's tablet. A spokesman urged caution on the part of consumers but added the heat issue in itself did not appear serious enough to void its recommendation.

 

Consumer Reports plans to release a final review on the new iPad - which has sold more than 3 million units since it hit store shelves in more than 10 countries on Friday - in about five days.

 

"During our tests, I held the new iPad in my hands. When it was at its hottest, it felt very warm but not especially uncomfortable if held for a brief period," reviewer Donna Tapellini said in the report.

 

The third iteration of the iPad, which hit markets in 2010, set a record for first-weekend sales when it launched Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

Hmmmmm.......... suitable for those with rheumatism and needs heat treatment.....

Edited March 22, 2012 by Picnic06

[Mockngbrd]

the newest apple prods like quite lacklustre

[Jman888]

Think it double up as induction cooktop

 

Knowing apple, they are creative

[Maxus-MIFA9]

Think it double up as induction cooktop

 

Knowing apple, they are creative

 

After watching movies, can slip under the blanket as heater whilst in cold countries ....

[SimonTan]

Doesn't every iPad users use a casing or backplate protector?

So don't feel the heat anyway.

Really picking fish bone.

 

 

[Jman888]

Doesn't every iPad users use a casing or backplate protector?

So don't feel the heat anyway.

Really picking fish bone.

 

 

Most iPad use the front cover since iPad 2, nothing behind.

[Joseph22]

Doesn't every iPad users use a casing or backplate protector?

So don't feel the heat anyway.

Really picking fish bone.

Andriod fanboi is very fierce. if you report any pro Apple article, they will condemn the journalist as been 2nd grade journalist.

[Friedpiggy]

People in Cold countries will probably like it very much. Doubles as heatpack.

[Happily1986]

no surprise given that the A5X SoC is 35% larger in die size and also on the same tech node i.e. 40nm compared to the A5 SoC found in iPad 2.

[Darthrevan]