Consumer Reports Updates Tablet Charts; Places New iPad at the Top

Rob Williams · 04-02-2012, 01:32 PM

We posted a story last week that questioned whether or not the iPad 2 was better than the third-generation iPad, with heat and battery concerns topping the reasons. Consumer Reports was one publication to jump on the latest iPad for heat issues, and it found that on average, certain areas of the device could run as much as 14°F warmer than the iPad 2. According to its updated charts, however, that added heat is not a reason for concern.

Read the rest of our post and then discuss it here!

marfig · 04-02-2012, 01:45 PM

They do mention battery recharge issues when playing demanding games. But nothing about those 9 hours full recharge time. More and more I'm starting to doubt that gizmodo report. I just don't think it's possible for Apple to release a model with a 1/1 recharge ratio. That would never pass QA.

Maybe they got a faulty iPad.

Rob Williams · 04-02-2012, 02:45 PM

Maybe it's a 1:1 ratio if you're actually gaming on it the entire time.

Psi* · 04-02-2012, 07:10 PM

As an owner, it does not take 9 hours to recharge the iPad 3

marfig · 04-02-2012, 07:44 PM

That's it then.

This was the source (under the "No Like" heading, if you wish to skip the rest of the article). But it doesn't surprise me really. Hard to trust gizmodo on anything, even when they are reportedly disappointed on the new iteration of their favorite device.

Greg King · 04-02-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marfig

That's it then.

This was the source (under the "No Like" heading, if you wish to skip the rest of the article). But it doesn't surprise me really. Hard to trust gizmodo on anything, even when they are reportedly disappointed on the new iteration of their favorite device.

I have stopped going to Giz for no other reason that I can't stand Jesus Diaz.

MacMan · 04-03-2012, 11:11 AM

What's most important is what actually owners think of their products, their satisfaction ratings if you will.

According to the first major survey done by Changewave, owners are not only extremely pleased or satisfied with the new iPad, but consider it better than the previous two versions.

I've played with the new iPad at Futureshop which leave their demo units running 24/7 and I've noticed absolutely no heat issues. The new iPad, after running non stop for days, felt great... there was virtually NO heat issue as far as I'm concerned.

I know better than to buy any Apple product the minute they come out. I prefer to wait three or four months to give them time to work out any kinks, and after viewing that HD screen, I might just buy myself one. The screen really is something that you have to see to believe as some have written.

Brett Thomas · 04-04-2012, 09:31 AM

I'm still not sure the heat thing is such a big deal to begin with. I and every other iPad owner I know use them in a sleeve of some sort, and so never really feel it to begin with. Though maybe the new one is hot enough to feel even through that? Granted, I don't have a 3rd-gen yet and probably won't for some time... but I'm glad to see that the coverage is a little less biased.

Greg King · 04-04-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brett Thomas

... but I'm glad to see that the coverage is a little less biased.

I don't get how it's biased at all. It's a simple thermal photograph of the undersides of both the iPad 2 and the new iPad. The new iPad is clearly warmer. It's not going to set your house on fire but it's a pretty black and white issue. Either it isn't warmer or it is. The verdict states that it is. The word bias gets thrown around more than I think it needs to be and I think that widens the divide between those that approve of Apple and those that do not.

Speaking of the display of the new iPad. Apple, please bring this to my next MacBook. Please.

I have spent some considerable time with all three versions of the iPad and yes, the the new screen is beautiful but these arguments about which is better and which is inferior. The new iPad will sell so let the numbers speak for themselves. Better or worse, its popular so who gives a shit. We all get in a tizzy when we read op-ed pieces on new devices. They are people's opinions. Let them have them.

Greg King · 04-04-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg King

I have spent some considerable time with all three versions of the iPad....

I don't own an iPad. That should be stated. My boss has one and when I fill in for him on meetings, I use it to take notes. If the meeting gets boring enough or it's a teleconference, I play Angry Birds. Whatever.

04-02-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Consumer Reports Updates Tablet Charts; Places New iPad at the Top We posted a story last week that questioned whether or not the iPad 2 was better than the third-generation iPad, with heat and battery concerns topping the reasons. Consumer Reports was one publication to jump on the latest iPad for heat issues, and it found that on average, certain areas of the device could run as much as 14°F warmer than the iPad 2. According to its updated charts, however, that added heat is not a reason for concern. Read the rest of our post and then discuss it here! __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

04-02-2012, 01:45 PM	#2
marfig No ROM battery Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 783	They do mention battery recharge issues when playing demanding games. But nothing about those 9 hours full recharge time. More and more I'm starting to doubt that gizmodo report. I just don't think it's possible for Apple to release a model with a 1/1 recharge ratio. That would never pass QA. Maybe they got a faulty iPad. __________________ NOX COOLBAY Side Window Black; NOX Apex 600w Modular; ASUS P7P55D-E Socket 1156, Sata 6Gb/s & USB 3.0; Intel Quad Core i5 760 2.80 Ghz @ 3.60 Ghz, 8 Mb de cache; Gskill Ripjaws 4 Gb DDR3 1600 Mhz CL8 Dual Channel; ASUS GEFORCE GTX 560 TI DC II 1024MB GDDR5; Samsung 1 Tb 32 Mb SpinPoint F3; NEC 24x Sata black Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2; 2x Samsung SyncMaster S43NW 8000:1 (1440x900) Logitech K120 Keyboard and Logitech Performance Mouse MX

04-02-2012, 02:45 PM	#3
Rob Williams Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 13,231	Maybe it's a 1:1 ratio if you're actually gaming on it the entire time. __________________ Intel Core i7-990X EE @ 3.43GHz, GIGABYTE X58A-UD5, Kingston 12GB DDR3-1333, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SSD, WD VR 1TB, WD 2TB, Seagate 2TB, LG BD-ROM, ASUS DVD-RW, Corsair 1000HX, Corsair H60 Cooler Corsair 800D, Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Gentoo (KDE 4.10, 3.7 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter <Toad772> I don't always drink alcohol, but when I do, I take it too far.

04-02-2012, 07:44 PM	#5
marfig No ROM battery Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 783	That's it then. This was the source (under the "No Like" heading, if you wish to skip the rest of the article). But it doesn't surprise me really. Hard to trust gizmodo on anything, even when they are reportedly disappointed on the new iteration of their favorite device. __________________ NOX COOLBAY Side Window Black; NOX Apex 600w Modular; ASUS P7P55D-E Socket 1156, Sata 6Gb/s & USB 3.0; Intel Quad Core i5 760 2.80 Ghz @ 3.60 Ghz, 8 Mb de cache; Gskill Ripjaws 4 Gb DDR3 1600 Mhz CL8 Dual Channel; ASUS GEFORCE GTX 560 TI DC II 1024MB GDDR5; Samsung 1 Tb 32 Mb SpinPoint F3; NEC 24x Sata black Artic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2; 2x Samsung SyncMaster S43NW 8000:1 (1440x900) Logitech K120 Keyboard and Logitech Performance Mouse MX

04-03-2012, 11:11 AM	#7
MacMan Partition Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 432	What's most important is what actually owners think of their products, their satisfaction ratings if you will. According to the first major survey done by Changewave, owners are not only extremely pleased or satisfied with the new iPad, but consider it better than the previous two versions. I've played with the new iPad at Futureshop which leave their demo units running 24/7 and I've noticed absolutely no heat issues. The new iPad, after running non stop for days, felt great... there was virtually NO heat issue as far as I'm concerned. I know better than to buy any Apple product the minute they come out. I prefer to wait three or four months to give them time to work out any kinks, and after viewing that HD screen, I might just buy myself one. The screen really is something that you have to see to believe as some have written. __________________ http://www.my2cents4theday.blogspot.com/ M a c OS X!

04-02-2012, 07:10 PM	#4
Psi* Tech Monkey Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 766	As an owner, it does not take 9 hours to recharge the iPad 3

04-04-2012, 09:31 AM	#8
Brett Thomas Senior Editor Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 164	I'm still not sure the heat thing is such a big deal to begin with. I and every other iPad owner I know use them in a sleeve of some sort, and so never really feel it to begin with. Though maybe the new one is hot enough to feel even through that? Granted, I don't have a 3rd-gen yet and probably won't for some time... but I'm glad to see that the coverage is a little less biased.

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