A number of places in Texas were in the 90's yesterday. In my neck of the woods, that's hot.
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A number of places in Texas were in the 90's yesterday. In my neck of the woods, that's hot.
And I wish there is a switch for ignoring stupid fanbois. But alas, neither one of us are going to get our wish.
Why is it that we can't have an normal discussion about the awesomeness AND the pitfalls/shortcomings of the iPad without people going nuts one way or the other?
I'm more than happy to discuss the iPad several serious shortcomings with you, with the understanding that I actually like the device quite a bit. My major gripe is the affect its lack of RAM has on Safari.
I am also less than impressed with its inability to easily share files from app to app. No system wide network printing? Really? The autocorrect software seems worse than my iPod for some reason.
The keyboard(s) layout could use some work, and the text selection/cursor positioning is worse than my Pre. Complete lack of advanced gesturing support is sad after three years, too. Shall I go on? I'm by no means a 'fanboi' but i also don't waste my time repeating the same tired criticisms in every thread in a subforum dedicated to a product I claim to hate.
Reminds me of the scene in Jay and Silent Bon Strike Back where Ben Affleck says something like "the Internet is a communication tool used worldwide to complain about actors and movies people claim to despise but yet can't stop talking about".
How many more complaints would there be if Apple put a fan to vent the heat out of the iPads and the battery only laster 4 hours?
The Ipad is not going to cut it outside but I'm not sure if thats just not common sense anyhow, it's got a glossy screen that I would imagine would get awful glareback from the sun or any bright lightsource. I would'nt bring it to a beach with the wind and fine sand. I did use to bring my Sony E reader and I still sat under an umbrella when I used it, Heat, Humidity and Summer are never good for any electronics, its common sense.
DUDE,
High: 95 at Louisa, Va.
April 6
High: 96 at Laredo, Texas
April 5
High: 98 at Fort Stockton, Texas
April 4
Highs: 94 at Laredo and Childress, Texas
April 3
High: 89 at Laredo, Texas
April 2
Highs: 93 at Laredo, Texas
April 1
High: 94 at Fort Stockton, Texas
For future reference, the iPad is **NOT** an outdoors reader. I could get past the low contrast brought on by the screen technology, but I got a temperature warning and automatic shutdown after only 30 minutes in the sun. It's about 60 degrees (F) in Philadelphia today, and this is spring sun, not even summer sun.
Outdoor reading will require shade; think that black bezel is a heat magnet.
Outdoor reading will require shade; think that black bezel is a heat magnet.
that is subjective like for me hot is anything over 70 but that is because id rather it be winter all year round, Here near the D.C area in maryland it got to the mid to high 90's a few days last week. 2 to 3 days in a row where record highs were broken, all this after we had a record breaking winter too in terms of snowfall.
If I'm interpreting the "Nonoperating temperature" spec correctly, and 113* F is an upper limit of exposure, You'd better not leave the iPad in your automobile in the south during the summer. It's no problem to see temps reach 140* F to 150* F in a parked auto down here.
I wouldn't use my iPad outdoors, either. It certainly doesn't get hot inside but I think that using it in the hot sun would be asking for trouble. Anyway, the screen is so reflective, it's inconvenient to use under recessed ceiling lights. I can't imagine what bright sunlight would do but it couldn't be good.
You'd better not leave ANY computer in a parked car in the South during the summer.
Especially in Las Vegas, as temps here in a car can reach quite high. Outside the car temps in mid summer will reach 115-120 degrees F. But inside a car with windows closed, your iPad would literally melt. or at least warp.
Bottom line is NEVER LEAVE IT IN YOUR CAR NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE.
Amen! The air in a locked up car becomes superheated when the weather is very hot and the sun is shining brightly. Not only can you damage electronics by leaving them in a locked car, CDs and DVDs will warp and become unplayable.
My thoughts were that many people who have never taken a Laptop with them will now be carrying the iPad everywhere. That being said I can see occasions they might lock the iPad in the car rather than take inside, at work etc, without ever considering the heat factor.
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I had a 16GB iPad for 13.5 days and used it outside while on vacation. One morning, the temperature was around 75 deg and within 20 minutes it overheated in direct sunlight, while in the Apple flip case. I brought it inside and removed it from the case and noted it was indeed hot to touch. This really surprised me because in my experience, the unit did not ever get very warm under normal use indoors. This leaves the only conclusion that the screen and the case absorbs a lot of sunlight, as previously noted in this thread.
It works fine as a reader outdoors. When held at specific angles, it's doable.
I used it to play music outdoors w/ an external speaker, but covered it with a towel.
I don't look forward to the 3G model I have on order overheating outdoors. The temperature threshold should be increased if possible and / or we need a sun resistant screen coating or case. Until then, I guess I'll have to keep the Kindle for reading outdoors.
There's lots of discussion stating it's not meant to be used for this or that, or stating it's not meant to be used outside. It is ridiculous when people make those assertions. Apple's environmental specs do not restrict using it outdoors or in direct sunlight. Responsible folks are capable of keeping the unit safe in outdoor environments (ie poolside, job-site). Outdoor restrictions significantly reduce the versatility of the device.
I had a 16GB iPad for 13.5 days and used it outside while on vacation. One morning, the temperature was around 75 deg and within 20 minutes it overheated in direct sunlight, while in the Apple flip case. I brought it inside and removed it from the case and noted it was indeed hot to touch. This really surprised me because in my experience, the unit did not ever get very warm under normal use indoors. This leaves the only conclusion that the screen and the case absorbs a lot of sunlight, as previously noted in this thread.
It works fine as a reader outdoors. When held at specific angles, it's doable.
I used it to play music outdoors w/ an external speaker, but covered it with a towel.
I don't look forward to the 3G model I have on order overheating outdoors. The temperature threshold should be increased if possible and / or we need a sun resistant screen coating or case. Until then, I guess I'll have to keep the Kindle for reading outdoors.
There's lots of discussion stating it's not meant to be used for this or that, or stating it's not meant to be used outside. It is ridiculous when people make those assertions. Apple's environmental specs do not restrict using it outdoors or in direct sunlight. Responsible folks are capable of keeping the unit safe in outdoor environments (ie poolside, job-site). Outdoor restrictions significantly reduce the versatility of the device.
OMG!!!!! Since i have an apple product, all of the sudden its supposed to withstand alll weather conditions!!!!
LOL, i just get amazed at the people that complain about the thing too much. If u take a laptop out there and use it in direct sunlight it will also heat up but it has fans built in.
I use my MBP for video editing and conversion and this mug can get HOTTTT!!! it has reached well up to 195 degrease with fans blowing hard.
Now if u think ur Ipad should withstand a tornado then im just gonna have to choke a bitch!!!
LOL, i just get amazed at the people that complain about the thing too much. If u take a laptop out there and use it in direct sunlight it will also heat up but it has fans built in.
I use my MBP for video editing and conversion and this mug can get HOTTTT!!! it has reached well up to 195 degrease with fans blowing hard.
Now if u think ur Ipad should withstand a tornado then im just gonna have to choke a bitch!!!
I'm not complaining. Stating fact.
75 deg ambient temperature at 10 am in the morning and it overheats in 20 min. That doesn't exactly represent an extreme weather condition.
My MBP wouldn't overheat in that environment.
I wouldn't suggest using the iPad in any of the idiotic environments (tornado or otherwise) you mention. But if you try to choke me, we'll see how well the iPad fits in one of your extreme "environments."
75 deg ambient temperature at 10 am in the morning and it overheats in 20 min. That doesn't exactly represent an extreme weather condition.
My MBP wouldn't overheat in that environment.
I wouldn't suggest using the iPad in any of the idiotic environments (tornado or otherwise) you mention. But if you try to choke me, we'll see how well the iPad fits in one of your extreme "environments."
Here in Florida, it's starting to get into the 90s. I've walked around campus out in the sun playing with my iPad. The front certainly gets rather hot, being nice black glass and all, but I have yet to get an overheating warning.
Just to clear up somethings, the Original iPhone doesn't have a temp sensor. Only the iPhone 3G, and the iPhone 3GS will let you know that they want to cool off. I don't know if the touch has it, but I don't think it does.
did you buy your 16MB ipad from some guy on the street?
i would pay the extra money and at least get 1 GB.
Maybe you should have owned it for 13.6 days and looked at the back.
Either way...
the answer to this Topic is simple
DONT LET KIDS USE THE IPAD. ESPECALLY NOT OUTSIDE.
They are just going to spill fruit punch on it or bury it.
Problem solved.
My friends iPhone did this when he left ito outside in the Texas heat while we were swimming. He just let it cool down and it worked well.
It's just hit above 80 here in northern Orlando and I don't see it dropping anytime soon. I'll have my 3G Friday, so it looks like it's time for testing.