Indeed, The New iPad Is Hotter Than Its Predecessor (Updated w/Apple's Response)
March 20, 2012
Hundreds of customers have complained publicly that their new iPad overheats. Now, it has been confirmed; Apple’s newest tablet is indeed the hottest to date, and not necessarily in a good way.
After five minutes of running GLBenchmark, the folks at Tweakers.net say the new iPad reached 92.5 Fahrenheit (33.6 degrees centigrade) versus 82.9 Fahrenheit (28.3 centigrade) for the iPad 2.
While this increase isn’t enough to cause the new iPad to combust, it may be too hot for many. If anything, the increase in temperature could cause users additional problems when using the tablet on a hot summer day.
“The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support for 4G LTE plus 10 hours of battery life, all while operating well within our thermal specifications. If customers have any concerns they should contact AppleCare.”This news comes just hours after Apple announced it sold three million new iPads since the tablet’s launch on Friday, March 16. We’ll keep you updated on this story. In the meantime, have you experienced this issue with your new iPad?
