"When it was at its hottest, it felt very warm but not especially uncomfortable if held for a brief period," Tapellini wrote.

Apple, meanwhile, has responded to the new iPad's temperature complaints with a brief statement: "The new iPad delivers a stunning Retina display, A5X chip, support for 4G LTE plus 10 hours of battery life, all while operating well within our thermal specifications. If customers have any concerns they should contact AppleCare."

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