I want to get an ipad (3rd generation), and have a few concerns

It might be of further help if you state exactly what you want the iPad for?

The issues you describe have affected only a very small number of iPads. If you get an iPad with a major issue, you can return it within 14 days for a full refund. You get a 1 year warranty on both the iPad 2 & iPad 3.

What are all the differences between the iPad 3rd Gen and the iPad 2? Is the iPad 2 worth the cost savings?

http://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/differences-between-ipad-3rd-gen -2012-ipad-2-2011.html

What are all the differences between the iPad 3rd Gen models? Which should I buy?

http://everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/differences-between-ipad-3rd-gen -early-2012-models.html

Should I Buy a New iPad? Or an iPad 2?

http://www.maclife.com/article/blogs/should_i_buy_new_ipad_or_ipad_2

iPad 3 vs iPad 2 vs iPad 1- Feature comparisons with iOS 5

http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-3-vs-ipad-2/

iPad Q&A

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-faq/differences-between-ipad-3rd -gen-early-2012-models.html

A Few Questions (and Answers) About the New iPad

http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/a-few-questions-and-answers-about-the- new-ipad/?ref=personaltechemail&nl=technology&emc=edit_ct_20120315

New iPad: A Polishing of the Old

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/technology/personaltech/the-new-ipad-is-much-t he-same-only-better.html?nl=technology&emc=edit_ct_20120315

iPad 1, 2 and New Specifications

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/index-ipad-specs.html

How much content will fit on my iPod or iPhone?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1867

If you think you may get an iPad 2:

Refurbished iPad Prices

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipad

New 16GB iPad 2 Prices

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad/select_ipad2

 Cheers, Tom 😉

Further to TMM. There is no point in purchasing a device with the lose idea of returning it for a refund within 14 days. Have you experimented with a friend's iPad or even one on display in an Apple store? If you even Google 'Apple iPad tutorials' you might get some further enlightenment.

I recommend the 32gb model at the very least.

These problems aren't enough from stopping a person get the new iPad because it does not exactly OVERHEAT. It just heats up a bit more but won't cause any issues. Charging may be an issue but not an issue to stop you getting an iPad.

Look at the bright side

5 mp cam

Retina display

Dictation

By the way I got my iPad from Dubai, UAE at the Dubai mall. And gave me international warranty.

This is my first apple product and I can't be more than happy so far with this device. So Far

I got my iPad from the virgin store in the Dubai mall . They have tonnes of accessories and other products. Good luck buying your iPad.