Does your iPad 3 heat up excessively?

[Patrizia_NC]

Not here but there was actually an article online today.. I think it was the Huffington Post that mentioned this was an issue. Several users even got error messages after it became too hot

 

[AirPlayit]

hello, I haven't got my ipad 3 (2-3 weeks shipping, waiting 4 it lol). i have heard there is heat problems about iPad 3. if it is true, I still love it

 

[Sleaka J]

I barely notice it. And wouldn't have at all if I didn't read about it online.

 

[iDuffer]

In a word, no.

 

[col.bris]

Not here all is fine played movies for 5 hours on a wifi 64 worked like a dream

 

[alexhng]

haven't noticed anything yet. is it particular games?

 

[colorado_scott]

This is my first iPad. I returned a Samsung Galaxy 10.1 and got the new iPad. I'm sure the metal back acts as a huge heat sink. It does get warm for sure. It's noticeable. The Samsung never got warm. It did not have a heavy metal back and was much more comfortable to hold. Also the use is widgets was great on the Samsung. In many ways better than the iPad (IMO), but Andriod allows ads to keep popping up - I hated this. If not for that, I'd return my iPad and get the Samsung. I would expect a software update to reduce heat.

 

[IGonz]

It was a little warm a couple of hours after I first turned it on I think. I guess it can't be too bad since I barely even remember it being warm at all.
I always fully discharge my my iPads/iPhone when I first get them.

Just felt my iPad. It has been running a weather radar program since midnight and it is cool to touch.
I might add that I never took it out of the plastic it came in since I taking it out of the box Friday. I'm waiting for my screen protector and case and don't want it soiled.

 

[dynasty82]

Engadget.com just had an article the other day about this. They said it runs 10 degrees hotter Han the iPad2 and that this seems normal and shouldn't become an issue, other than being uncomfortable to hold.

 

[AQ_OC]

I think the basic question raised in this thread could also be stated as this: Do you have your iPad3's brightness set excessively high?

 

[col.bris]

i boilded an egg off mine...

And pigs fly please stay on track with the thread? Meaning if you are going to post make it real experiance thank yu

 

[panchucko]

Seems like it does get hotter in game intensive apps. Finance video: top stocks, ETF, mutual fund and investment news video - MSN Money These guys tested it watch the video, i hate how the host tries to make the iPad look bad.

 

[scifan57]

Seems like it does get hotter in game intensive apps. Finance video: top stocks, ETF, mutual fund and investment news video - MSN Money These guys tested it watch the video, i hate how the host tries to make the iPad look bad.

This link requires flash to view the video,not much use if you're using your iPad.

 

[panchucko]

This link requires flash to view the video,not much use if you're using your iPad.

You are probably correct, I have been on my PC all day.
What was found is that in a head to head comparison the new iPad could get about 12 degree hotter.
It was also found that it doesnt' get as hot when plugged into charger.

 

[VizagDude]

I did not experience any heat issues. Also, I did not play any graphic intense games or did I have the brightness set to 100%. So far loving the iPad.