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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over iPad Overheating

Vulpinemac said:
All Apple has to do is present paperwork to prove they have a similar warning to completely invalidate this lawsuit. It's common knowledge that any object left out (or used) in direct sunlight is going to get hot.
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Not every warning is considered valid. A lot of EULAs and contracts (cell phones, etc.) waive your right to sue companies, but they aren't valid in court in many instances and the lawsuit proceeds anyways.

If the claimants can demonstrate that they - and numerous other iPad owners- had a reasonable belief that the device would function in the sun (a lot of iPad ads show the device outdoors), such as the fact that comparable electronics (eReaders, iPod Touch, iPhone, etc.) can be used without issue, then they have a decent case.
 
GQB said:
Oh god... here come the trolls again, just when we thought they'd gotten their rocks off with the BS 'antennagate' garbage.
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Name-calling anyone who doesn't agree with you? typical fanboi knee-jerk response to anything negative about Apple/Apple products. glad you are open to everyone's opinion. :rolleyes:
 
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Wait a minute. You mean I shouldn't use an iPad in the oven as a baking tray when I'm making cookies???
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I can't wait to see how fast this case gets tossed out of court
 
renewed said:
Bless her soul then. An electronic device shouldn't come in direct contact with the sun for more than a few minutes tops.

I'm assuming these people are out tanning in the sun and then wondering why their device overheats. :rolleyes: I don't understand what these parents taught these people.
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You should go to the Apple forums and read up on how some iPad owners have had issues in modest temps, instead of talking out your rear.
 
You guys are suckers! My book doesn't over heat! I'm reading it right now, in the sunniest part of High Park! And I'm gonna keep - OH GOD IT CAUGHT FIRE!!!
 
4mat said:
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Wait a minute. You mean I shouldn't use an iPad in the oven as a baking tray when I'm making cookies???
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I can't wait to see how fast this case gets tossed out of court
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I can't wait to see the look of utter shock & disbelief on your face when it doesn't get tossed.
 
renewed said:
Bless her soul then. An electronic device shouldn't come in direct contact with the sun for more than a few minutes tops.

I'm assuming these people are out tanning in the sun and then wondering why their device overheats. :rolleyes: I don't understand what these parents taught these people.
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Not in direct sunlight but in a warm office in the UK Summer weather.

Apple has advertised the iPad being used outdoors in their promotional videos so I can understand why people would be disappointed to find it overheating in such situations. Of course, as per usual those on here who haven't experienced the problems will say those that have are lying scum.
 
renewed said:
Bless her soul then. An electronic device shouldn't come in direct contact with the sun for more than a few minutes tops.

I'm assuming these people are out tanning in the sun and then wondering why their device overheats. :rolleyes: I don't understand what these parents taught these people.
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They live in the UK.

We don't can't do tanning here. :D
 
kernkraft said:
I suppose, Apple can always release a bumper with a fridge built in it...
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Porco said:
At Apple we want to make all our customers happy. So the new iPad 2 won't get hot in direct sunlight, because it's made from a single piece of expertly super-finely shaved ICE.

Completely coincidentally we're also launching our new super-refrigerated cases! made from a fast spinning fan and recycled bubble gum, the iFridgeBumperCases are just $949.99 each, and come in a range of colors!




lol, funny coincidence/timing.
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Meet the iPad Kuler. It's a revolutionary new way to keep your iPad look cool and act cool.

(Of course you know that it will make the owner of the iPad look like a fool and what it will do is just to allow the device operate in sunny weather).
 
Common weather conditions... like rain, snow, sleet and hail in New England.

Come on people, it's an electronic device. You should be happy it saved it's own life from your ignorance.
 
gumbyx84 said:
I find it funny how everyone here who hasn't had the issue is calling everyone who has stupid. If enough people are having a problem and Apple won't respond, then a class-action lawsuit makes sense. Based on how you guys are acting, I assume you don't think Toyota is at fault for all those break petal issues because you never had a problem with them.

If this isn't a problem, then Apple should win without issue. Its not like its going to affect your lives any. Stop being such **cks and leave people be.



.... So I'm supposed to use my charcoal grill indoors? I thought they were made to be used outside.......



Didn't think 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit was considered extreme heat. Is it always below 50 where you live?
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Read some of the warnings in your VCR, your TV, your (whatever electronic device you have). Very clearly in those warnings is one that lists normal operating temperatures (min and max) and extreme storage temperatures (min and max). Most electronics clearly state 85°F as the maximum operating temperature and maximum storage temperature usually around 105°F to 115°F. By this commonly known bit of information, the lawsuit becomes frivolous and invalid.
 
dave1812dave said:
Name-calling anyone who doesn't agree with you? typical fanboi knee-jerk response to anything negative about Apple/Apple products. glad you are open to everyone's opinion. :rolleyes:
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I hope you realize the irony of this statement. You just partook in name calling, AND he doesn't agree with you. It seems you're also not open to everyone's opinions.
 
Since the operating envelope for the iPad seems to be similar to that of the MacBooks, you'd expect the iPad to work in those same conditions.

Doesn't matter if it is shade or sunlight.

Would pass the reasonable man sniff test if they show two people out in the sun surfing the same sites, playing the same videos, and the iPad shuts down.

Much better con job than Apple pointing to the other phones to confuse people.
 
Think this is bull. The other day, I had mine in 90 degrees heat. It was even warm and I did not receive the warning. Someone must be making something up.

PS: I forgot to mention, that I went out multiple times (walking) in that heat, WITH my iPad.
 
Mrbill317 said:
I have taken mine out in 90 degree plus weather with no problems but mine did get excessively hot after a backup took 6 hours when the OS update came out.
People should understand they are holding an aluminum coated computer , stay out of the direct sunlight lol
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To be fair...Apple advertises the iPad being used outside, in the sun, at the beach...and reading a book. You don't read a book for 5 mins.

It doesn't have to be scorching outside to heat up metal/plastic...a cool 75F degree day is still gonna get materials above 90 degrees...and a more normal/average 84F degree day (us NorthEast people) is going to get any device hot.

Again, all this said, Apple is the one who is promoting outdoor use of the iPad and for extended periods of time (reading a book). Don't blame the consumer for buying it and having it overheat and/or break while it's being used as-advertised. And on a side note, my multiple iPods and iPhone have been out in scorching 95F+ degree weather (in direct sunlight) for entire vacations and never had a problem...nor did my old Sony Discman.

-Eric
 
Wait... are there enough other tablet manufacturers out there for Steve to point fingers at while telling us this isn't a problem?
 
Greedy bastards

Another example of GREEDY FRAKKIN PEOPLE!! Trying to make money off of someone else without earning it. FIRST who uses an Ipad outside in bright light? You can't even see the screen in bright light! Screen is off it shouldnt even be using alot of power let alone heat up to shut down. I HATE GREEDY PEOPLE AND LAWSUITS!

My own best friend tryed to sue a student loan company because she didnt get the job she wanted!??!!? I told even her she was a gold digger trying to make money off of lame excuses.
 
Electronics on the sun!?

When I going outside and is hot maybe I will take a hat!
Do you fill right to keep an iPad on the sun. It's not a sun cell charging panel.
Come on! Be reasonable!
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I've had this happen

I used it in direct sunlight (about 85-90 degrees outside), it shutdown after about 40 minutes and the iPad was quite hot.

Happened a second time when I left it in my car, in Las Vegas (105 degrees outside), the iPad was so hot I could barely hold it, put it up to the AC vent and it was useable in about 1 minute.

Both times the overheat shutdown was appropriate, and in the case of the second it was easily useable withing about a minute just by cooling it off.
 
wow.....

I was gonna buy my self an ipad but after i heard this... im not... jk ... ITS NOT MEANT TO BE IN EXTREME HEAT AND IN SUN... its sunny california... duhhhh...... and how do u use an ipad in the sun?? i wouldnt be able to see it... maybe a shade will work..... :confused:
 
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