Apple has just been sued by a group claiming that the iPad overheats and can’t handle high temperatures. They’re seeking seeks unspecified damages and class action status, claiming the iPad “does not live up to the reasonable consumer’s expectations created by Apple” because it “overheats so quickly under common weather conditions.” According to the complaint, in direct sunlight, it “turns off, sometimes after just a few minutes of use.”
All electronics have a temperature range that they’re able to happily operate in, and if they exceed that, they have to shut down for a little while to cool down. The question is if the iPad’s temperature limits are too low, to the point where it infringes on everyday use. It’s been a markedly hot summer for many so far, are any of our readers having trouble with their iPad in the heat?
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What are the temp shutdown specs compared to that of the iPhone or other iDevices?
According to Apple, the iPad and iPhone 4 both have:
Operating temperature is 32° to 95° F
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F
The iPad seems to reach the limit faster because it’s way bigger than the iPhone.
I have had this happen several times. But only because I left it in the car for five minutes. I have left my iphone in there for longer though and never had a problem. Not sure what’s up with the iPad but I know that it’s more sensitive to heat than my iPhone. It’s a bummer.
I don’t think it’s worthy of a lawsuit though. People need to understand the iPad is bigger and has bigger batteries and everything. Also, it’s made of metal so that and the black front on it suck in the heat. The iPhone (minus the 1g aka 2g) isn’t made of metal. Just my opinion.
People are trying to bring a lawsuit for everything nowadays, just return it if there is a problem. These lawyers are making so much money from these idiots. I think I need to go into the law profession to make money from idiots like this.
Yes, my iPad is in heat.
Seriously?!?! I’m going to sue Toyota because my car drips water on the floor of my garage after I’ve been running the AC for over an hour! Oh and I’m going to sue the makers of my sunglasses because they fog up the second I step outside in the heat from being inside where it’s nice and cold! I could easily run into something and cause myself some serious injury.
Why should I have to take off my sunglasses when I’m outside in the “sun”? LOL
Would you sue if your car stopped working in the heat? Your comparisons are so lame. Do us all a favor and go eat a bullet.
??? What’s lame here are the people who come up with these crazy lawsuits. It’s in “DIRECT” sunlight! And the iPad is not a car nor is it anywhere near as important or as expensive as a car. You obviously failed to understand my point. I’ll make it clearer… people should actually try and “work” for a living instead of trying to make a quick buck from asinine arguments or their own inability to take responsibility for the things they own.
BTW, stating your opinion is what the comments section is for… but your comment was quite unnecessary. Just thought I’d point that out.
You wouldn’t leave a child or a pet in a hot car, ( at least sane people wouldn’t) why would you leave an expensive piece of equipment?
People will sue for no reason other than to cause trouble. I hope it gets tossed and they get charged for a frivolous lawsuit.
You compare your children to a piece of plastic made overseas?? Wow!! Don’t ever consider taking up babysitting.
I’ve never had my iPad over heat once, though I don’t live in las Vegas where it’s 112 degrees. Even though, I did take the time the read the manual and it clearly states the temperatures to keep the device in.
The problem is that Apple advertises using the stupid thing as a product to be used outside–yet you can’t. I brought it to the beach in order to read books–thing stopped working after about 5 minutes. Never had a problem with my Kindle 2.
Okay folks, listen. First, get a case, no matter if it’s an iPhone or an iPad. Second, if you’re gonna use it outside, find some shade. It’s more comfortable than the sun anyhow. Third, stop bitching about a product you don’t like, and go return it. Fourth, GTFO.