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Actually, the reason I want to test is because I don't think the iPad is even overheating in the first place. Heck, I think the term overheating is incorrect. Overheating implies that the temperature is too high for the hardware to handle. Electronics tend to be able to withstand higher temps than humans can and for a handheld device like the iPad, people would likely stop using it due to discomfort before it overheats (unless it's mounted in a vehicle being used as GPS or entertainment center on a hot day and the AC is off).
I've used x86-based tablets that really do get hot. As in burn your fingers hot if you don't stop using it. So far, my iPad has only been slightly warm after extended use but again, I don't do things that stresses the CPU and GPU. Someone who uses it for gaming for hours on end may experience differently.
Yes, I do think the iPad should be tested for temperatures in a, say, at least 2-hour CPU/GPU stress scenario (to mimic marathon gaming sessions, etc). However, it shouldn't be singled out. Other tablets should also be tested in similar fashion. If people are going to expect the iPad to deliver max 110F operating temps or whatever, then the same criteria should be used for other tablets, too.
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