The new iPad is hot! No, really. Consumer Reports has released findings that Apple’s new iPad can reach temperatures of 116 degrees Fahrenheit when plugged in and playing games.
Tech blog Gizmodo put this in perspective with a handy chart that shows the new iPad’s temperature ranges somewhere between “safe hands washing water” and “first degree burn.” While laptops have been known to exceed these temperatures, consumers argue that as a handheld computing device, the iPad’s excessive heat can make that uncomfortable.
Apple’s response? “The new iPad … (operates) well within our thermal specifications. If customers have any concerns they should contact AppleCare.”
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