[murraypaul]

From a recent survey:

http://www.changewaveresearch.com/ar..._20120402.html

A Closer Look At The iPad 'Heat' Issue

In a recent release, Consumer Reports stated that the new iPad can heat up to as much as 116 degrees Fahrenheit when plugged in and continually running a game. While the consumer publication considered this to be "very warm," they said it wasn't especially uncomfortable if held for brief periods and they didn't consider it to be a safety concern.

To gauge new iPad owner reaction to the heat issue, we presented respondents with a brief summary of the Consumer Reports findings on the new iPad and asked how much of a problem the issue of excessive heat was for them:

In testing, Consumer Reports found the new iPad can heat up to as much as 116 degrees Fahrenheit when plugged in and continually running a game. While they found it very warm, they said it was not especially uncomfortable if held for brief periods and they don't consider it a safety concern.

How much of a problem for you - if any - is the issue of excessive heat coming from your new iPad?

Very Big Problem 0%
Somewhat of a Problem 4%
Not Much of a Problem 7%
Not a Problem/Haven't Experienced Any Problem 89%

Only 4% of new iPad owners found the issue of excessive heat to be Somewhat of a Problem for them, and 0% found it to be a Very Big Problem. Moreover, the vast majority of new owners reported they Haven't Experienced any Problem (89%).