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IPhones die in HOT CARS

Mail Online -- Apple admitted that the gadget-packed handset could overheat if left in direct sunlight or hot cars.

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Submitted Jul 04, 2009 By: lehall

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jedintheshed All-Star Author Colorado Springs Posts:943 Points:351,380 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2009 11:32:12 AM Ignore jedintheshed Report Abuse My iPod will quit working if it gets hot - not surprised about the iPhone
FordF2502001 Champion Author Mississippi Posts:3,051 Points:663,150 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2009 6:19:40 AM Ignore FordF2502001 Report Abuse imagine that, so will I
WheresMyTruck Champion Author Tacoma Posts:3,998 Points:508,050 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2009 3:52:13 AM Ignore WheresMyTruck Report Abuse Duh...what doesn't go bad when left in a hot vehicle?
DeeZill Champion Author Tucson Posts:2,296 Points:495,465 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2009 12:19:58 AM Ignore DeeZill Report Abuse What does this article have to do with gas prices?
hurstolds79 Rookie Author Dallas Posts:46 Points:127,370 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 11:14:47 PM Ignore hurstolds79 Report Abuse same goes for most other electronics...biggest one most fail to mention is the nice GPS units. They don't stand a chance.
cruisingtx Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,200 Points:524,950 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 10:50:07 PM Ignore cruisingtx Report Abuse Not surprised!
Terrapinone Champion Author Baltimore Posts:2,764 Points:1,136,555 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2009 9:22:04 AM Ignore Terrapinone Report Abuse Don't leave them in the car -- duh!
niceguytx Champion Author Houston Posts:8,941 Points:1,744,810 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 4:58:44 PM Ignore niceguytx Report Abuse I guess there is room to improve them.
Tucker1961 Sophomore Author Seattle Posts:202 Points:21,125 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 4:04:14 PM Ignore Tucker1961 Report Abuse No Brains no headaches
ruc2827 Veteran Author Illinois Posts:330 Points:283,970 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 2:44:59 PM Ignore ruc2827 Report Abuse Why on earth would anyone leave a cell phone sitting out in their car, let alone a $600 (unsubsidized) phone? People and pets die in hot cars too, use your head.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:10,702 Points:2,142,295 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 12:07:40 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse This would hold true for most electronics, put on the dash in the sun of a closed up car...most will fry or at least kill the battery.
dl72 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,452 Points:450,685 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:55:57 AM Ignore dl72 Report Abuse I have never had an issue, than again I would not leave by iPhone in my car.
Pi314CA Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,844 Points:701,115 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:52:15 AM Ignore Pi314CA Report Abuse This is common for electronics. I hope one would not leave their iPhone in the car in direct sunlight.
KerryDeland Champion Author Florida Posts:2,329 Points:455,165 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:49:42 AM Ignore KerryDeland Report Abuse Pretty much any LCD display dies in a hot car and we have KNOWN about this for .... how many years? We need smarter people more than we need better electronics right now!!
arvo87 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:2,940 Points:584,615 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:47:51 AM Ignore arvo87 Report Abuse so what does this have to do with gas prices?
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,549 Points:855,735 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:46:08 AM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Most anything will die if left in a hot car long.
Bigwaynef Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,934 Points:1,118,970 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:43:43 AM Ignore Bigwaynef Report Abuse I can see my blood pressure rising, yeah and I gas I would be stepping a little harder on the gas pedal!
POPSAZ All-Star Author Arizona Posts:650 Points:277,340 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:43:23 AM Ignore POPSAZ Report Abuse just like our groverment.
hectorsosajr Sophomore Author Utah Posts:220 Points:311,780 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:42:26 AM Ignore hectorsosajr Report Abuse This makes me believe that the "top talent" left Apple. Where could they be now? Plus the people leaving their gadgets in hot cars are stupid. Good Grief On A Bicycle! Thankfully, this wasn't an article about parents leaving their kids in hot cars.
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:3,013 Points:573,755 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:41:54 AM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse You won't find a IPhone in any of my cars.
Valricoslash Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,763 Points:391,320 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:41:47 AM Ignore Valricoslash Report Abuse So. What is the point and what doe sthis have to do with energy and gas prices?
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:2,596 Points:582,420 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:37:37 AM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse What does this article have to do with gas prices?
vegaland Champion Author Houston Posts:2,403 Points:501,795 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:36:52 AM Ignore vegaland Report Abuse Good.
RichardoB Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:2,949 Points:1,063,185 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:36:15 AM Ignore RichardoB Report Abuse Wow! Now that's a high tech conclusion. Those Apple people are sharp!
jiamusi45 Champion Author Calgary Posts:1,315 Points:102,640 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:35:27 AM Ignore jiamusi45 Report Abuse They can just crank the AC, whoops.
twiper1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,921 Points:627,120 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:34:32 AM Ignore twiper1 Report Abuse Dah
MY76VETTE Veteran Author Texas Posts:264 Points:242,375 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:31:41 AM Ignore MY76VETTE Report Abuse common sense to me
CelticsDraftee Champion Author Boston Posts:2,385 Points:502,990 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:31:31 AM Ignore CelticsDraftee Report Abuse Yeah, I never feel comfortable leaving electronics or even CDs in a hot car.
fsuford Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:9,740 Points:1,892,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:31:04 AM Ignore fsuford Report Abuse ALL electronics can overheat if left in direct sunlight or in hot cars!
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:2,068 Points:449,865 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:29:23 AM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse Good! Keep your mind on driving when you are behind the wheel! That car is a deadly gun!
fuelconscious All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:657 Points:234,710 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 11:27:18 AM Ignore fuelconscious Report Abuse allow hyundai/kia to promote the product. at least with them you can rest assure you will get a 10 year warranty.
ifallsguy Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,713 Points:753,825 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:15:07 AM Ignore ifallsguy Report Abuse good old Apple. No warranty for not being able to take the heat
#1purple Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:261 Points:569,880 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2009 10:04:06 AM Ignore #1purple Report Abuse It's not only iphone, but any of the personal touch screen devices. But I haven't seen any warnings provided with the literature. I also let people know that the opposite is also true. Don't leave these kind of devices in your vehicle in very cold weather.