Does the laptop overheat with this product after long periods of use?
885103
Mine does not. I have a 15 inch retina mbp. But I think if you were doing serious video editing or gaming it my get pretty warm. But for general use throughout the day, I do not experience any overheating issues. If I'm about to really give my labtop a work out I take it out of the case an set it on top of the case.
885104
I haven't noticed any overheating. I've got a retina MB Pro with an SSD, and it always seems to run cool unless I'm doing video work or something heavily processor intensive... which I'm usually plugged in for, and not working out of the case. The inside of the case is constructed of some sort of mesh fabric, which may also be adding to its perceived breathability.
885105
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.
384374
While this Belkin wireless dongle (adapter) does get warm, I would not say that it "overheats". Depending on the location you have it plugged into -- closer to power supply, close to fan, etc -- it should run cooler on a desktop than on a laptop, which is where I use it. I also think that because mine sits on the same side of my laptop as the exhaust fan, it does tend to get a little warmer. But it depends on what you consider "overheating" and what your concerns are there. Usually when these units overheat for an extended period, they burn out and stop working. Mine has been working for about 6 months, at least 10-12 hours per day if not more, with no problems at all. So I would say it's a pretty solid little adapter and I would recommend it.
1422003
I have not had a problem yet - but the weather has not been very hot. Whether I will need one in hotter weather or as the laptop gets older remains to be seen.
236030
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.
509491
It get hot but as long as it resting on something so that it gets ventilation it runs fine. So long as it is plugged in the laptop is capable of running intensive software such as DOLPHIN which runs Game Cube and WII games.
1876172
I've never had a problem with it overheating, and I've used it at times for over an hour.
598321
Haven't had any extended gaming sessions but after about 3 hours it did not feel uncomfortably warm. My old work laptop got warmer after extended periods.
549380
Mel, good question. The case/computer does get hot but I have not experience any overheating. Because I have the same concern, just recently I started removing the upper back cover to allow air to flow around my laptop when in use for a long period of time. You might consider this an annoyance but I love the design of the case and how it protect my laptop.
1436892
I have not had any issues with the laptop getting too warm to sit on my lap. I rarely use it that way because I find that too uncomfortable for long term use but the unit seems to remain relatively cool even when used for long periods of time. Hope that helps.
486048
I have had no problems with overheating even when leaving the computer on and plugged in to maintain charge for many hours.
946266
I can't speak to your specific situation but I'll give you an example. My MacBook Pro gets a little warmer than usual when I do graphic design (ie InDesign) and it still felt warm with the fan running on full power. My computer was overheating a lot when I did video editing and I haven't noticed it as much lately but then again, I haven't done a lot of video lately either. I'm not confident that the fan is strong enough to keep your laptop cool but maybe it would be just enough to prevent complete overheating.
536476
I have had my PC for several months and I have never experienced a heating problem. After running the computer for hours, there is no heating problem
1683296
I use my laptop as a DJ. Under normal use my laptop ran on the warm side anyway. While running as many as four music tracks at once and driving as many as four screens for video it sometimes would overheat and shut down causing an embarrassing situation. After getting the Thermaltake Cool Pad I no longer need worry about overheating. It was a great choice. There was only one problem with it shortly after I got it: The mini USB connection came loose inside and was unble to plug it in. I removed the small circuit board, sent it to Thermaltake and they promptly replaced it free of charge and paid postage back to me. Otherwise, still using without fail 18 months later. I use my laptop as a DJ. Under normal use my laptop ran on the warm side anyway. While running as many as four music tracks at once and driving as many as four screens for video it sometimes would overheat and shut down causing an embarrassing situation. After getting the Thermaltake Cool Pad I no longer need worry about overheating. It was a great choice. There was only one problem with it shortly after I got it: The mini USB connection came loose inside and was unble to plug it in. I removed the small circuit board, sent it to Thermaltake and they promptly replaced it free of charge and... » Read More I use my laptop as a DJ. Under normal use my laptop ran on the warm side anyway. While running as many as four music tracks at once and driving as many as four screens for video it sometimes would overheat and shut down causing an embarrassing situation. After getting the Thermaltake Cool Pad I no longer need worry about overheating. It was a great choice. There was only one problem with it shortly after I got it: The mini USB connection came loose inside and was unble to plug it in. I removed the small circuit board, sent it to Thermaltake and they promptly replaced it free of charge and paid postage back to me. Otherwise, still using without fail 18 months later. « Show Less
248472
No, but since you have to shift the laptop to the left about an inch to have full use of the cd/dvd opening, no problem with laptop overheating.
2116041
It does, it isn't a large, loud one, and I'm not sure how effective it is considering I don't let my laptop get overheated.
802644
I run it consecutively 4-5 times with only a slight pause inbetween, and I've never had it overheat. I've owned it for over 2 years now and it still runs fine.
2277719
yes. I got it for my son. he loves it. Keeps the laptop cooled off so it doesn't overheat.