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Does every MacBook Pro get as hot as my mine? Seriously, this sucker is hot. I mean really hot. I think I could fry an egg on the back of the unit. Is this normal?
I'm Tony McCollum and this is my personal blog. The opinions expressed here are my own and not those of my church or anyone else. In addition, my thoughts and opinions change from time to time. I consider this a necessary consequence of growing with God. In other words, I'm allowed to disagree with myself!
Paul J.
May 20th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Yep. If you’re actually using your lap, you’ll probably want to address it. I usually just use a lapboard, but they make stuff specifically for the issue. Check these two out…
http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?Redir=1&description=Rain+Design%2DiLap+13%22+Notebook+Stand%2DComputer+%2F+Printer+Stands&dpno=7117593
http://www.macmall.com/macmall/shop/detail.asp?Redir=1&description=Micropac+Technologies%2DExecutive+Notebook+Cooler+USB%2DPowered+Quiet+3%2DFan+Laptop+Pad%2DCPU+Accessories&dpno=7119346
Andy E.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:53 am
Can’t comment on Macs, but I recently purchased a ThinkPad instead of my standard Dells in part because of the oppressive Dell heat (standard in all models). No regrets.