New iPad Runs About 10 Degrees (F) Hotter than iPad 2 [Updated]

both in our forums , apple's discussions, there have been observations , complaints new ipad runs warmer previous generation. phenomenon noticed in techcrunch's review of new ipad said:

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one other slight downside have assume related either battery or lte functionality unlike previous ipad models, new ipad noticeably warm in lower left corner after prolonged use. it's never hot, warm. again, never noticed on other models.

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to investigate further, tweakers.net (via engadget) took thermal images infrared camera of both ipad 2 , new ipad. after running glbenchmark 5 minutes, hottest point measured.




hottest point on new ipad lower right corner measured temperature of 33.6° c (or 92.5° f). ipad 2, meanwhile, topped out @ 28.3° c (or 82.9° f). difference between 2 5° c (or ~10° f).

there seems mix of responses end users, not noticing warmth @ all, while others claim gets uncomfortably hot handle. seems use of heavy gpu apps such games may factor. added heat seems not affect functionality of new ipad.

update: apple released statement loop heat complaints.

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"the new ipad delivers stunning retina display, a5x chip, support 4g lte plus 10 hours of battery life, while operating within our thermal specifications," apple representative trudy muller, told loop. "if customers have concerns should contact applecare."

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article link: new ipad runs 10 degrees (f) hotter ipad 2 [updated]

 

it'd interesting know if screen @ full brightness , apps running etc

 

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