New iClass Action no comments
There they go again – another class action has been filed against Apple. This time against the iPad for allegedly overheating when used under normal operating conditions.
“The iPad was touted as a revolutionary invention — a product that Apple claimed could be used inside or outside and for purposes such as playing games and reading e-books,” claim the attorneys at Scott Cole & Associates, the law firm that filed the action. “Books and board games don’t close up after a few minutes of use and require you to stick them in a refrigerator to cool off.”
While the lawsuit alleges technical problems with the iPad, the focus of the action is on Apple’s advertising of the product. “Had the company told consumers about this issue, at least they could make informed decisions whether to buy it. That’s the crux of the case,” explains Scott Cole. The lawsuit seeks damages, including punitive damages, and restitution for the alleged false advertising scheme.
I’ve seen reports of the iPad shutting down due to overheating, but I’ve not had it happen with mine as of yet. And I live in the desert. I’ve also skinned the back panel of my iPad, which might have a small negative impact on the aluminum panel’s heat dissipation characteristics, but in spite of that and even when using the device in 100+ degree weather I have had no problems. Most of the reports I remember seeing mentioned that the iPad shut down while being used in the sun – I normally don’t use mine outdoors in direct sunlight because the screen is too difficult to see in those conditions.
