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Using my MBP makes me sweaty and uncomfortable =(
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<blockquote data-quote="melmation" data-source="post: 499206" data-attributes="member: 20336"><p><strong>Feelin' hot hot hot</strong></p><p></p><p>Hi,</p><p> </p><p>Well, going back to what the original poster said about using the MBP in a professional capacity, I run my own freelance business doing animation, compositing, DVD authoring and editing.</p><p> </p><p>I bought a MBP when they first came out using a business grant I got for doing a course and setting up my business. I felt it was pretty hot too, and if I use it on my lap and I'm wearing jeans and I'm doing intensive work with it, I too sweat (my lack of healthy eating doesn't help though <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> ) and I find my knees working further and further to the edge of the laptop to minimise my knee/leg contact with the bottom of the machine. I also find my fingers dancing over the trackpad and keyboard after a while as it is too uncomfortable to remain in constant wrist contact with the laptop (due to heat).</p><p> </p><p>Anyway, what I was going to say is that I barely ever use the laptop on my lap, and instead have a little foam mat (An A4 size mat of that foam you use to make 'cooky' models from) and a piece of mahogany left over from one of my Uncles projects to rest the laptop on. It basically means it has room underneath to breath and the mat keeps it from getting scuffs on the bottom.</p><p> </p><p>I bring the laptop everywhere with me when I go to work on a project or go round to a clients house and just put the mat and piece fo wood in the case too. I also chuck my £10 optical mouse in there to minimise having to use the trackpad when on the go.</p><p> </p><p>I have been running my business since the start of 2006 and I do EVERYTHING on the laptop. It is quick at rendering video, multitasking (I'm talking FCP editing, DVD studio pro open and photoshop and hopping between the apps throughout a work session) and it flys. I know it flys because I have used PC's for over 8 years for the same things and honestly, they aren't up to the scratch of my little laptop in terms of speed AND style (which I have found to be important when working with so many different people and projects).</p><p> </p><p>I think the heat thing is an issue Apple need to work on, but at the same time, I think the heat problem could be so much worse than it is, and maybe what we are witnessing is the coolest this system can run. (maybe)</p><p> </p><p>I remember when I got my laptop, in the booklets that came with it, Apple mentioned it as something like not necessarily a laptop, but a mobile replacement for most desktops, meaning, keep it on a desk and use the fact it is in a laptop formfactor to take it with you when you go out.</p><p> </p><p>As for the edges, I kind of know what you mean, but as most people have stated that goes away after a while of use (to be honest, I never noticed it to start with).</p><p> </p><p>I use an Apple keyboard and mouse with mine when at home, and I also use SMC fan control to turn up the fans when need be, and the noise to be honest is loud, but then, what else can you do? make the fans circumferance half the width of the laptop just to keep noise down? I like to think the noise reminds me my laptop is working it's behind off to do complicated things <img src="/mac_images/images/smilies/Smirk.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Smirk:" title="Smirk :Smirk:" data-shortname=":Smirk:" /> .</p><p> </p><p>Maybe live with the laptop for a bit longer and keep in mind there are people using them on a daily basis for professional purposes. If it really gets that infuriating for you after trying to use it more like a desktop replacement, or if you really need to use it on your lap trying that padded thing up above, then maybe you don't suit a macbook pro, which is understandable.</p><p> </p><p>It's like buying a pair of jeans because everyone says they look good on you and that you should allways wear them, but they itch like and you hate the colour. Nothing can make you like something you genuinely have a discomfort of using.</p><p> </p><p>However, do keep in mind that simialr laptops may well bring the same discomfort, or if not, new ones.</p><p> </p><p>Ps. My powerbrick gets insanely hot when charging, when in idle, after the battery has charged and the laptop is using mains power, it is fine. I think the extra heat is generated when the powerbrick is trying to charge AND run the laptop. To fix this problem, don't hold it during use <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>Let us know how you get on after trying a few solutions.</p><p> </p><p>Mel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="melmation, post: 499206, member: 20336"] [b]Feelin' hot hot hot[/b] Hi, Well, going back to what the original poster said about using the MBP in a professional capacity, I run my own freelance business doing animation, compositing, DVD authoring and editing. I bought a MBP when they first came out using a business grant I got for doing a course and setting up my business. I felt it was pretty hot too, and if I use it on my lap and I'm wearing jeans and I'm doing intensive work with it, I too sweat (my lack of healthy eating doesn't help though :D ) and I find my knees working further and further to the edge of the laptop to minimise my knee/leg contact with the bottom of the machine. I also find my fingers dancing over the trackpad and keyboard after a while as it is too uncomfortable to remain in constant wrist contact with the laptop (due to heat). Anyway, what I was going to say is that I barely ever use the laptop on my lap, and instead have a little foam mat (An A4 size mat of that foam you use to make 'cooky' models from) and a piece of mahogany left over from one of my Uncles projects to rest the laptop on. It basically means it has room underneath to breath and the mat keeps it from getting scuffs on the bottom. I bring the laptop everywhere with me when I go to work on a project or go round to a clients house and just put the mat and piece fo wood in the case too. I also chuck my £10 optical mouse in there to minimise having to use the trackpad when on the go. I have been running my business since the start of 2006 and I do EVERYTHING on the laptop. It is quick at rendering video, multitasking (I'm talking FCP editing, DVD studio pro open and photoshop and hopping between the apps throughout a work session) and it flys. I know it flys because I have used PC's for over 8 years for the same things and honestly, they aren't up to the scratch of my little laptop in terms of speed AND style (which I have found to be important when working with so many different people and projects). I think the heat thing is an issue Apple need to work on, but at the same time, I think the heat problem could be so much worse than it is, and maybe what we are witnessing is the coolest this system can run. (maybe) I remember when I got my laptop, in the booklets that came with it, Apple mentioned it as something like not necessarily a laptop, but a mobile replacement for most desktops, meaning, keep it on a desk and use the fact it is in a laptop formfactor to take it with you when you go out. As for the edges, I kind of know what you mean, but as most people have stated that goes away after a while of use (to be honest, I never noticed it to start with). I use an Apple keyboard and mouse with mine when at home, and I also use SMC fan control to turn up the fans when need be, and the noise to be honest is loud, but then, what else can you do? make the fans circumferance half the width of the laptop just to keep noise down? I like to think the noise reminds me my laptop is working it's behind off to do complicated things :Smirk: . Maybe live with the laptop for a bit longer and keep in mind there are people using them on a daily basis for professional purposes. If it really gets that infuriating for you after trying to use it more like a desktop replacement, or if you really need to use it on your lap trying that padded thing up above, then maybe you don't suit a macbook pro, which is understandable. It's like buying a pair of jeans because everyone says they look good on you and that you should allways wear them, but they itch like and you hate the colour. Nothing can make you like something you genuinely have a discomfort of using. However, do keep in mind that simialr laptops may well bring the same discomfort, or if not, new ones. Ps. My powerbrick gets insanely hot when charging, when in idle, after the battery has charged and the laptop is using mains power, it is fine. I think the extra heat is generated when the powerbrick is trying to charge AND run the laptop. To fix this problem, don't hold it during use :) Let us know how you get on after trying a few solutions. Mel. [/QUOTE]
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