heat is it just me or does this thing seem very hot?
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I have read users complaining of heat, both here and on the Apple site - I have not experienced such a problem - The TC gets warm, but it isn't extreme heat, if you ask me. My placement is a glass shelf, in an entertainment system with about six inches of space above it, open on one side, 5 inches of space back side, 2 inches of space with Mac Mini on other side. I haven't read how / where others experiencing heat problems have placed their units.
117288
I have not had a problem with mine, it seems to be just right for the heat and when it is real hot I wet it and put it on that is cooling
750368
I haven't had any HUGE fires out of it yet, but I wouldn't say hot...very warm, but not scorch-your-hand hot. However, there isn't much to the entire pit, so I can imagine the top gets pretty toasty during an extended fire session
701697
Nothing significant. When it comes to heat, there's nothing to worry about unless it is slowing down when it gets hot. There have been times where the laptop has felt slightly hot, but nothing slowed down and it wasn't uncomfortable, so I didn't worry about it. Cooling pads are cheap if you think it'll be an issue. This has been a great laptop for me though.
1233999
It gets hot fast. Too hot to shower when on full on. Even during cold weather. Seems much hotter than specs.
144034
Not at all !!!! I absolutely LOVE mine !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've NEVER encountered it getting "hot" and / or causing me any issues / stress !!!!!!
1638622
I haven't experienced any overheating issues with it. However, it should have a little bit of airflow around it.
824131
I need to correct my statement to you. Yes, it is hot to the touch. Apparently I hadn't noticed until you asked and after I responded to you. Sorry about that.
1640898
Have no issues with mine. My wife has already used it 4 times. If anything when we put it up at high she says it's too hot
1733915
Yes, it is hot, even with the cover that it came with. I find myself tossing a turning at night because I overheat on the "bottom side."
112143
I don't think it gets hot. We haven't had any problems with unit getting extremely hot.
1978030
Mine gets really hot, that has never been a problem. It actually gets hotter that I had anticipated.
1778065
it does seem warm, but not to a point of sweating - and I sweat excessively under mild conditions.
65779
Nope! I've used mine without turning it off, or taking breaks, for well over an hour and haven't felt it get hot yet.
1157345
It seems to run very hot, I could almost fry an egg on it! Btw- it's nit supposed to be exposed to direct rain.
1865794
no -I only run it maybe 10 mins so I haven't noticed anything like that but I would not consider it a normal thing to heat up so much-ask the company
1134596
I haven't had an issue yet, but it is just now starting to get hot. This will be my first summer with it. It has been awesome so far though.