Temperature Warning

I am beginning the think their are some real quality control issues with the iPads. Overheating, WIFI issues and such indicate some problems. Because it looks as though the iPad has a passive heat dissipation design. I think this could be a problem because of the iPad design.

I wonder what the percentage is of malfunction returns? Probably low, I'd guess. But it would be nice to know. Anyway, mine never even gets warm, much less overheat. My iPhone gets warmer than this.

The ipad cpu is rated at 1ghz.
A lot higher than the iphone.

Not sure how the cpu is adhered to the metal backplate so cant comment much on heat disappation.

I have used mine in direct sunlight keeping track of my sons baseball game. It has shut down twice in 2 days. Apple replaced it and their diagnostics showed it got to 125 deg f inside. I took the new one out this weekend, and it did the same thing. The outside temp was 56 the first time 65 the second time, and 68 the third time. I was in direct sunlight all three times. I like the iPad, but I am frustrated that I can't use it outside. I haven't seen anything from Apple about this either.

Today I was using my 64GB iPad with WiFi at Stanton Park in Washington, DC. It was 63'F in the shade. My co-worker and I were setting on a bench in the sun. After little more than 10 minutes, I got the Temperature warning and my iPad turned itself off. It stayed off for about 5-10 minutes so I "let it cool" in the shade. I was then able to use the iPad again, but only in the shade.

Does my iPad have a bad temperature sensor or can it really go from 63'F to 95'F in the span of 11 minutes in direct sun? Isn't this going to be a problem for almost all iPad users who want to use their iPads outdoors during the summer? Can Apple release a firmware update with a higher temp threshold... or is my iPad that unusual for hitting 95'F on a cool day in direct sun? Should I take it to the Apple store for a Genius to run diags on it?

Thanks!

Message was edited by: Ken Foreman [fixed typo "all iPad users who want..."]

I just had the same thing. I went outside and was in direct sunlight doing surfing of news web-sites, nothing intensive, and it shut down on me. I put it in the shade for about 10 minutes and it came on for about 5 minutes then gave me the warning again.

Based on what I'm reading here I'm not sure there is a point to exchange it as it sounds like this may be typical operating procedure for it right now.

That's a bummer for sure. I have not had any problems.

and you are OK with that? I mean, you'll simply keep the iPad, despite it being extremely finicky about operating conditions that don't affect most other devices?

David,

Let's see. I could return it, pau a restocking fee and not have it at all. Or, keep it and use it for the 99% of the time that I'm not sitting in direct sunlight. I think I will go with the latter. I spoke with apple after my post and reported it. As expected they said that's it exactly the way it is designed to work. I dare say anon who hasn't experienced it probably hasn't been In direct sunlight yet for a period of time. I also think they will figure out a way to resolve this with a firmware update.

restocking fees CAN be waived under certain conditions--one of which is an unsolvable problem with the device. but hey, I'm not trying to convince you of anything--just pointing out that Apple can waive the fee, depending on circumstances.