MacBook Pro heat Anyone who owns a MacBook Pro - how hot does this unit get? I've heard it gets so hot it turns itself off and practically unbearable to have on your lap without protection of some sort. Anyone out there know? Thanks Norman MacBook Pro heat Anyone who owns a MacBook Pro - how hot does this unit get? I've heard it gets so hot it turns itself off and practically unbearable to have on your lap without protection of... » Read More MacBook Pro heat Anyone who owns a MacBook Pro - how hot does this unit get? I've heard it gets so hot it turns itself off and practically unbearable to have on your lap without protection of some sort. Anyone out there know? Thanks Norman « Show Less
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Some of the older models reputedly had problems with heat management, but I've not experienced them yet. I've been using a 17" MBP for two weeks now. When it's on AC power and processing a lot it gets hot, but shut itself down? No. When not working so hard, or running on battery, the temperature doesn't stand out to me. Overall, I don't think it gets hotter than my other Intel notebooks-- they all use a lot of power at full speed.
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Thanks for your response. I wanted to be sure that others were not having heat problems with this MAC before I placed an order. I am using the new MacBook and it works great no heat problems there. Robert
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Bill, could you send me your 'goofy' Apple mouse? I can always use an extra one and I like it better than the Logitech. Your assertion that you 'can't do that' (plug in any mouse you want) with the Macbook Pro is, of course, false. You can plug it in and both the mouse and the built-in trackpad work at the same time.I DO like your advice to try out the computer in the store, though. Let me know how that works out with the Dell you recommend, which is only available through mail order...
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I have heard the same statements from other people that is why I am very concerned about purchasing this computer. I would like to have this question answered too. I have the MacBook 13.3 inch system and I don't have this problem it runs very cool and never turns itself off. Robert
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No! It hasn't! Extremely hot without a Fan, I must mod a Fan for him:( (it must be if you want your hdd working 24/7). Anyway It's almost beautiful on the tablet with an MacPC :)
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I'm puzzled about the rave reviews regarding cool touch, too. The palm rest area on mine stays cool, but the touchpad is warm - warm enough to make it uncomfortable for me. And the first time I used it, I also experienced significant heat on the underside of the laptop on the side closest to the fan. It doesn't seem to get quite as warm now, but still warm enough that I don't want it sitting on my lap for very long. It's certainly not as cool, top or bottom, as our little Asus netbook.
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The MacBook Air gets slightly warm in rear mid-section, where the pencil-sized battery is located. You can also feel a little warmth at the top of the keyboard if you seek it out. I would not put it on my bare upper legs if I were wearing shorts, but have no problem sitting it in my lap. My comparisons would be 12 years of PowerBooks and MacBook Pros, which definitely got warmer. James Fallows at "The Atlantic" keeps a journal about his experiences with his MacBook Air. Also, check out David Pogue at the NYT and Walt Mossberg at AllThingsD for their opinions. But, remember, most people have had their MBAs only since March or April. This is such a new product that one must decide to be something of a guinea pig.
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Honestly I have not noticed, my Mac never seems to over heat. No matter how long or how much work I performUsing it. I believe the construction of the case still somehow allows sufficient air flow. However if it is a concern for you, perhaps search for another case, but from my experience I have had no problem or complaints with it!
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I wish I could tell you that I doesn't get hot, but it does. For an average adult that's more aware, you can get away with leanin on the unit and just have a bit of scare with the warmth of the top. Nothing that will burn to damage severely. I would say if you had it around kids, just simply aware them and show them got hot it gets.... It is a great toaster and can be used in great amounts!
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I have a 15 inch MacBook Pro and am not pleased with the Antec. You know how hot the Macbook gets... the Antec at best acts as a shield between you and your lap/tabletop- the cooling is left up to chance.
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it ventilates well enough, that the mac doesn't overheat. except on certain surfaces for example, on top of clothing or quilts it may begin to heat just bit.
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I've had mine for about 6 months. The 2 fans blow directly up onto laptop and you can feel, depending on speed, the air dispersed to sides. Blue lights are quite bright. The remind me of the underlights on cars these days. ; p I keep mine on low speed and adjust the height/ angle on the very 1st "rung". I don't game but I do turn it up when grandchildren come over and use it. I have a Presario notebook. It does get very warm which is why I purchased this. If it did breakdown I would get another just like it in a flat second. Cleaning?. I havent tried to take it apart. I blow it out while running on low with canned air. Hope this helps.
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No. Your laptop WILL overheat. This is the reason I stopped using mine. My Macbook Pro got excessively hot just below the screen because the exhaust/vents are covered by this case. There are no holes or vents in this case. Excessive heat like that will shorten the life of your laptop.
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J.M., I have researched this and have no answer for you. I, too, own one of these and love it. It is beautiful and, as another MAC owner stated, am thinking of ordering another as backup. Wish to have been of more help. Enjoy, Robert
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I have not noticed any overheating and I've used my MacBook Pro for like 5 hours at a time in the case if not more.
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The cover only covers the area the left and right of the track pad (where one normally rests his or her wrists) but does not extend above the speakers of the macbook; I am fairly sure that because the fan/cooling component of the laptop is located underneath the area of the speakers and not the trackpad, I don't think there is a problem with overheating. I run heavy duty design software on my macbook and this case hasn't made it heat up more than usual.
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My computer is about 6 months old and doesn't overheat frequently, so it's not the biggest problem for me right now. If you have a laptop that tends to overheat, it may be a problem because the case has no vents. Unless your case is closed, there is a pocket of space at the spine of the case that might let some heat escape. But on occasions where my computer overheats, I usually take it out of the case, so to answer your question: no, overall this case isn't really built to prevent overheating but I haven't experienced much overheating with it on my laptop. Hope that helps!
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I don't do much on my 2012 Macbook Air to generate a lot of heat, but when that does happen, as soon as I plug this fan in, my laptop cools down within a few minutes. This response is in reference to the padded version.
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Hello. As with any cover, overheating is an inherent problem. I have this product and use it when traveling. At home, I remove the cover to allow heat dissipation of the laptop.
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Like most MacBooks, or laptops for that matter, if you are doing multiple tasks (ex: multiple tabs open, memory-intensive programs, programs that use the graphics card heavily, etc.), the device will inevitably heat up. That being said, I don't find it any different from other laptops. As for the battery life, again it depends on what tasks you are doing with your MacBook Pro or Air. Connecting Bluetooth devices such as a wireless mouse or keyboard, connecting to multiple screens, playing a graphically intensive video game...these and more will adversely affect battery life. So far for me, the battery life on my MacBook Pro has been on par with what the manufacturer says, from 6-7 hours unplugged. Like most MacBooks, or laptops for that matter, if you are doing multiple tasks (ex: multiple tabs open, memory-intensive programs, programs that use the graphics card heavily, etc.), the device will inevitably heat up. That being said, I don't find it any different from other laptops. As for the battery life, again it depends on what tasks you are doing with your MacBook Pro or Air. Connecting Bluetooth devices such as a wireless mouse or keyboard, connecting to multiple screens, playing a graphically intensive video game...these and more will adversely affect battery life. So far for me,... » Read More Like most MacBooks, or laptops for that matter, if you are doing multiple tasks (ex: multiple tabs open, memory-intensive programs, programs that use the graphics card heavily, etc.), the device will inevitably heat up. That being said, I don't find it any different from other laptops. As for the battery life, again it depends on what tasks you are doing with your MacBook Pro or Air. Connecting Bluetooth devices such as a wireless mouse or keyboard, connecting to multiple screens, playing a graphically intensive video game...these and more will adversely affect battery life. So far for me, the battery life on my MacBook Pro has been on par with what the manufacturer says, from 6-7 hours unplugged. « Show Less