Macbook - MacBook impressions - trip to store

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #16 (**permalink**)

01-05-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fluffy

Hi guys I totally agree that the macbook pro can get very hot. I have held it on my lap while watching the office and had red marks that didn't dissappear on my legs for almost an hour.

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Originally Posted by Apple

For prolonged use, place your iBook, PowerBook, MacBook or MacBook Pro on a flat stable surface. Do not leave the bottom of the computer in contact with your lap or any surface of your body for extended periods. Prolonged contact with your body could cause discomfort and potentially a burn.

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That's why they are called "portables" or "notebooks" and not laptops, you're not supposed to use them on your lap.:black:

??? · ??? #17 (**permalink**)

01-05-2007, 03:55 AM

MacBook Pros do get a little hot, but you can fix that easily. My MBP runs at about 40C always. So you can beat the heat, and its great. I agree with the rest.

eric · eric #18 (**permalink**)

01-05-2007, 04:15 AM

i can attest to the fact that you can run a macbook on your lap for some time. i just make sure not to block the rear edge of the macbook at all (where it 'breathes').
i've done this while running civilization IV too, which really gets my mac's electronic juices flowing.

also, i do not run any sort of fan speed adjustment software.

MDavid · MDavid #19 (**permalink**)

02-24-2007, 07:47 PM

Nice Write up

bobtomay · bobtomay #20 (**permalink**)

02-25-2007, 09:18 AM

As to MBP heat - have been playing World of Warcraft of late
Have played sessions lasting several hours, sitting in my recliner, MBP on my lap - yes it gets very warm, but no prob at least with jeans (and don't block the vents) but definitely wouldn't recommend it on bare legs.

Is my first notebook, so I don't have anything to compare it with.

kgeier82 · kgeier82 #21 (**permalink**)

02-25-2007, 10:38 AM

in comparison to eh mbp, the mb does get hotter. i luv my pro

shadyboi · shadyboi #22 (**permalink**)

09-07-2007, 08:27 PM

this gettin hot cries really not true..my mbp doesnt get that hot to burn my legs when i dont wear pants..and btw my friends hp laptop gets so hot,it is incredible,when i put my fingers in front of its fans it feels like hair drier

macguru · macguru #23 (**permalink**)

10-14-2007, 05:18 AM

Portables? MacBook could be called laptops. The PROs might be portables, though.

Nice write-up, by the way.
But I think I still like the white MacBook better...

PinkLemonade · PinkLemonade #24 (**permalink**)

10-14-2007, 12:32 PM

I can't attest to MacBooks, but I know my iBook G3 gets so hot after about half an hour that I can't use it on my lap anymore.

iRye · iRye #25 (**permalink**)

10-14-2007, 01:45 PM

...and why exactly did you dig up this 11 month old thread?

bobtomay #20 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 22,048 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	02-25-2007, 09:18 AM As to MBP heat - have been playing World of Warcraft of late Have played sessions lasting several hours, sitting in my recliner, MBP on my lap - yes it gets very warm, but no prob at least with jeans (and don't block the vents) but definitely wouldn't recommend it on bare legs. Is my first notebook, so I don't have anything to compare it with. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus.
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kgeier82 #21 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 01, 2006 Posts: 1,495 Mac Specs: MBP 2.4/2GB/200HD/256 8600gt	02-25-2007, 10:38 AM in comparison to eh mbp, the mb does get hotter. i luv my pro 2.4ghz Unibody \| Hitachi 320GB 7200 \| 256MB 9600gt
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macguru #23 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 14, 2007 Posts: 4	10-14-2007, 05:18 AM Portables? MacBook could be called laptops. The PROs might be portables, though. Nice write-up, by the way. But I think I still like the white MacBook better... MacBook Reviews
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??? #17 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 25, 2006 Location: Japan Posts: 333 Mac Specs: MBP 2.0Ghz	01-05-2007, 03:55 AM MacBook Pros do get a little hot, but you can fix that easily. My MBP runs at about 40C always. So you can beat the heat, and its great. I agree with the rest.
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MDavid #19 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 18, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 127 Mac Specs: Macbook 2.0, 1gb ram,80 gig hdd, Powermac G5, 80 Gig HDD, 1/5 gbs of ram. dvd writer	02-24-2007, 07:47 PM Nice Write up
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shadyboi #22 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 07, 2007 Location: Buffalo,NY Posts: 148 Mac Specs: Late 2009 Unibody MBP, 2.8ghz, 500gig, 4gig	09-07-2007, 08:27 PM this gettin hot cries really not true..my mbp doesnt get that hot to burn my legs when i dont wear pants..and btw my friends hp laptop gets so hot,it is incredible,when i put my fingers in front of its fans it feels like hair drier
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PinkLemonade #24 (permalink)
Member Since: May 24, 2007 Posts: 494	10-14-2007, 12:32 PM I can't attest to MacBooks, but I know my iBook G3 gets so hot after about half an hour that I can't use it on my lap anymore.
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iRye #25 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 01, 2007 Location: Cow Town, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,991 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4 15 inch 1.5 GHz, iMac	10-14-2007, 01:45 PM ...and why exactly did you dig up this 11 month old thread?
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