MacBook Pro heat Anyone who owns a MacBook Pro - how hot does this unit get? I've heard it gets so hot it turns itself off and practically unbearable to have on your lap without protection of some sort. Anyone out there know? Thanks Norman MacBook Pro heat Anyone who owns a MacBook Pro - how hot does this unit get? I've heard it gets so hot it turns itself off and practically unbearable to have on your lap without protection of... » Read More MacBook Pro heat Anyone who owns a MacBook Pro - how hot does this unit get? I've heard it gets so hot it turns itself off and practically unbearable to have on your lap without protection of some sort. Anyone out there know? Thanks Norman « Show Less
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Some of the older models reputedly had problems with heat management, but I've not experienced them yet. I've been using a 17" MBP for two weeks now. When it's on AC power and processing a lot it gets hot, but shut itself down? No. When not working so hard, or running on battery, the temperature doesn't stand out to me. Overall, I don't think it gets hotter than my other Intel notebooks-- they all use a lot of power at full speed.
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Thanks for your response. I wanted to be sure that others were not having heat problems with this MAC before I placed an order. I am using the new MacBook and it works great no heat problems there. Robert
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Bill, could you send me your 'goofy' Apple mouse? I can always use an extra one and I like it better than the Logitech. Your assertion that you 'can't do that' (plug in any mouse you want) with the Macbook Pro is, of course, false. You can plug it in and both the mouse and the built-in trackpad work at the same time.I DO like your advice to try out the computer in the store, though. Let me know how that works out with the Dell you recommend, which is only available through mail order...
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I have heard the same statements from other people that is why I am very concerned about purchasing this computer. I would like to have this question answered too. I have the MacBook 13.3 inch system and I don't have this problem it runs very cool and never turns itself off. Robert
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Without a definition as to why, I can tell you that on my HP laptop it does become very hot, but on my MacBook Air it is only warm to the touch. It may be because of the amount of data that it holds and since it uses the USB port as it's "electrical" connection as well, it will create some heat from that process. Plus, what I see on your picture, you are using a 64GB stick which is twice the data I am using. I have been using my for quite some time (4 months) and no problems at all, even popping back from PC to Mac.
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No I bought this case almost a year a go and I have never had problems with overheating and I use my MacBook Pro every single day for more than 8 hrs.
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The cover only covers the area the left and right of the track pad (where one normally rests his or her wrists) but does not extend above the speakers of the macbook; I am fairly sure that because the fan/cooling component of the laptop is located underneath the area of the speakers and not the trackpad, I don't think there is a problem with overheating. I run heavy duty design software on my macbook and this case hasn't made it heat up more than usual.
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it ventilates well enough, that the mac doesn't overheat. except on certain surfaces for example, on top of clothing or quilts it may begin to heat just bit.
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I haven't heard the fan yet and it hasn't really gotten that hot yet either. I know what you mean though. My 2009 macbook was the same as yours.
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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.
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i can power my fan off a USB port in my laptop. I see the fan as being a nice extra, but is it really needed? How hot does your Mac get without it?
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This will not stop your mac from heating up. This is just a stand hold the mac instead of putting it on your desk flat. It is a space saver. Also have been told that by closing your mac you close the vents on it and also turns off the main GPU. Your best thing to do is buy a stand with fans on it to help cool it down.
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I'm about to put a review up, but I've had it for 3 weeks and it does get VERY hot. Much hotter than a 17" I had and hotter than a 15.4" I had. I mean like I didn't know it was safe for it to run this hot, and this is straight out of the box. However, I game for significant periods of time and I haven't had an overheat. Someone in newegg said this thing gets to 64 degrees C with a cooler, and that is accurate. If you buy this for gaming, I would reccomend a cooler (that shoots air to the front of the computer, since that's where the vents are) and u shud be fine. It comes with a free 2 yr accidental dmg warranty (if you register it w/ asus by mailing them a small slip that comes w/ the computer), so send it back if it does overheat.
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I have not experienced the MacBook feeling any hotter since I put the stickers on. I know it's a little pricey, but I have enjoyed the look and the scratch protection it has provided. I prefer this much better over the plastic case covers. I hope this helps.
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i have used in my classes and it really stay hot, but nothing that could possibly cause an accident! when it stays hot I turn off and wait few minutes, betwen classes for example....
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I would highly recommend the MacBook Pro. As opposed to the newer version. in the event you have problems with this unit. you can, always reachout to Apple for replacement parts, and so forth. However the new the MacBook Pro with, retina display does not offer you that option. Instead you have to replace the whole Laptop:( Moreover you can do some amazing things with the older model. Hope I was able to help. -Essie
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I don't use my MBP for gaming, but I do use it for processor-intensive video editing, for hours at a time. FWIW, I haven't encountered any heat-related issues when using the mTower with an separate Lightning display.
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I have a Mac that doesn't have a fan. It's great in reducing heat on your lap.
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I only used mine a few times. It would get so hot that I was afraid it would catch fire. I would stick with the chargers that are specifically made Apple/Mac products. They are too expensive of computers to risk.
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Yeah it runs pretty hot, I picked up a laptop cooling pad for mine and seems to do pretty well after that.