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<blockquote data-quote="iggibar" data-source="post: 1304948" data-attributes="member: 97843"><p>Hi! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I usually turn my computer off when only maybe 3 times a month(actually had to think hard about that one. I let it sleep every other time. I have the first gen 15" uni 2008 model, and when I don't use it, I just close the screen, even when I'm in school...I just close the lid and let it sleep in my belkin bag. Honestly, I've owned this computer(which was a refurb by the way) for 29 months, and the battery is still at 91% health, and hasn't skipped a beat(with exceptions to my own stupidity<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> )</p><p></p><p></p><p>I wouldn't worry about it. It was probably just a random, quick fluctuation. </p><p></p><p></p><p>When I first got my MBP, I was doing the same thing that you are doing now. I monitored temps like a hawk...for stupid reasons to be honest. The MBP is designed drastically different from any computer you've used before. It is designed to accept heat differently than other laptops in the market because it has separation between interior and exterior body components. The interior is also the exterior. This means that the aluminum will dissipate the heat as far as it will go before it cools. In almost all other laptops, you can't feel the heat as much from the outside because the exterior is usually made of plastic, which is resistant to temperatures in the computer. Inside, the temperatures are really not that much different. </p><p></p><p>Since then, I've learned to trust in Apple's engineering ability, and have removed all apps that monitor and control fans. Completely useless in my opinion. I think you will eventually understand what I'm saying.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The best thing I've ever done to my MBP is install a clear film on the bottom and top. I have my own stuff, but you can get it from ZAGG. My MBP is absolutely scratch less because of it. In my opinion, the price is steep from ZAGG, but being the guy that I am, I'm sure the price will make it worth it even if it only protects it from 1 possible scratch! </p><p></p><p></p><p>You're welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="iggibar, post: 1304948, member: 97843"] Hi! :) I usually turn my computer off when only maybe 3 times a month(actually had to think hard about that one. I let it sleep every other time. I have the first gen 15" uni 2008 model, and when I don't use it, I just close the screen, even when I'm in school...I just close the lid and let it sleep in my belkin bag. Honestly, I've owned this computer(which was a refurb by the way) for 29 months, and the battery is still at 91% health, and hasn't skipped a beat(with exceptions to my own stupidity:) ) I wouldn't worry about it. It was probably just a random, quick fluctuation. When I first got my MBP, I was doing the same thing that you are doing now. I monitored temps like a hawk...for stupid reasons to be honest. The MBP is designed drastically different from any computer you've used before. It is designed to accept heat differently than other laptops in the market because it has separation between interior and exterior body components. The interior is also the exterior. This means that the aluminum will dissipate the heat as far as it will go before it cools. In almost all other laptops, you can't feel the heat as much from the outside because the exterior is usually made of plastic, which is resistant to temperatures in the computer. Inside, the temperatures are really not that much different. Since then, I've learned to trust in Apple's engineering ability, and have removed all apps that monitor and control fans. Completely useless in my opinion. I think you will eventually understand what I'm saying. The best thing I've ever done to my MBP is install a clear film on the bottom and top. I have my own stuff, but you can get it from ZAGG. My MBP is absolutely scratch less because of it. In my opinion, the price is steep from ZAGG, but being the guy that I am, I'm sure the price will make it worth it even if it only protects it from 1 possible scratch! You're welcome! [/QUOTE]
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