Temperature? I am shopping a couple of netbook models, this HP, the Samsung GO, and the Toshiba Miniand I just want to know if this model gets really hot at the bottom?
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regret to inform you ...but a laptop really does not belong on a lap. they are hot because they are a extremly compact version of a pc computer. laptops are delicate and not meant for constant use like pc's . they will overheat if suffocated. laptop is a very expensive toy designed for business persons on the go that cant take their whole pc with them on the road or traveling. laptop is a handy item for business or on the road or for college. laptops are very expensive to repair or upgrade. let your laptop breath....
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My computer is about 6 months old and doesn't overheat frequently, so it's not the biggest problem for me right now. If you have a laptop that tends to overheat, it may be a problem because the case has no vents. Unless your case is closed, there is a pocket of space at the spine of the case that might let some heat escape. But on occasions where my computer overheats, I usually take it out of the case, so to answer your question: no, overall this case isn't really built to prevent overheating but I haven't experienced much overheating with it on my laptop. Hope that helps!
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Mine was new and on the first day, and in the first week, that battery got uncomfortably hot. The web is replete with references to it but Toshiba Tech Support engineer feigned ignorance about. Sad since it hardly has enough power to make it the bathroom and back.
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I am hoping that if I change to SSD that it may also generate less heat? I wonder if that will be the case. As posted earlier, I have noticed some excess heat in tablet mode.
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I've used it for over a year and never had an over-heating issue. The computer gets warm when gaming or video editing, with or without the case on. I've never compared the actual temperature difference, but it seems to be insignificant.
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I've had mine for a while and occasionally use it on my lap. I find the heat very tolerable. This Think Pad is cooler than my T41. IMO this one of the best laptops. I may be biased because this is my fourth Think Pad.
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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.
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The laptop does not get hot. Not at all!! As far as the battery life is concerned, we have had no issues!! Love this laptop!!
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I use this laptop continuously 8+ hours a day, sometimes plugged in, most of the time on battery, and it has never gotten hot, not even with relatively heavy use (and I don't have mine set to eco mode or anything). It never even feels warm -- it remains cool to the touch -- and I can count the number of times the fan has turned on (3-4 times in the 4+ months I've had it, and only for a couple of seconds, a gentle swish, like a sigh). It's a great laptop!
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Is the general consensus that this is going to be a good to very good machine? I like most of the specs, but you never know until you have it in your hands...would love to hear thoughts of those considering purchasing this netbook.
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The laptop does not get hot and the fan is not at all loud. I have trouble concentrating if there are loud noises in the room when I am writing my book. I don't even notice the fan, so, it is very quiet. If you got the cash and are on the fence for getting this laptop, let me tell you, get it! I searched Bestbuy and Fry's electronics and even online sales. This configuration is your best bang for your buck from Amazon, in features and looks. I mean, it just looks so much better than everything else out there. This laptop is LOADED with features. I am a cheap, picky tech guy, so...............trust me, I did our homework to find the ultimate machine. Don't forget, this is the I7 chip with 8 gig on the board, backlite keys, high def webcam, TOUCHSCREEN, dvd writer, double 3.0 usb ports and one 2.0 port, HDMI out, VGA out! I got the laptop almost 2 months ago and it was the best deal then. I haven't re-researched to see what is out there being that I spent over 800$. So, you would have to let me know about that end of it. Windows 8.1 is fine. I use the desktop option and it looks and feels like I am running in XP. That is the operating system I am transitioning off from. I hope this helps. Also, I am SUPER HAPPY with it! If there are any iffy reviews, those people are just hating on it! Also, the chip has the integrated HD 4600 graphics card! I am in the process of hooking up "3" EXTRA monitors up to my laptop. 2 external monitors and one HD LCD monitor. I am confident the laptop can handle it! This thing is a BEAST!
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I don't know about the battery itself getting hot. I typically use my computer on my lap so I put the laptop on a cooking pad.
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Hi Sara, the colling works fine. But you must have in mind that if you use high processing softs or games for more than 3 or 4 hours non-stop it will be hot. The real problem is not the heat, is where the heat comes out from the laptop, is to close to the hand if you use mouse on right hand, just this. I hope I heped you. bye!
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Thanks for the response...the first 2GB i received from Amazon actually seemed to slow DOWN my netbook...esp noticeable after i replaced it with the 1GB to see if the hanging shutdown would go away (which it did)...so my question to you is...do you notice ANY enhanced performance from the 800 mHz 2GB install?
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Sorry, I can't compare products... I only have the one I reviewed. I have had this NotePal for some time now and I am still very happy with it. I am confident that as long my laptop is on the NotePal it won't overheat. The fan is small and you have to remember not to block the air vents in the front of the unit [the side that faces away from you] but I think it moves enough air to get the job done. When you turn off the computer the fan stops as well and when you boot back up the fan comes back on. The fan stays on as long as the computer is on.
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I've had mine for a month (the blue N120-13GBL with the longer battery) and I haven't needed a cooler -- I've left it on, on battery power, all night cycling through a long podcast playlist and it did fine, no heat problem at all.
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I don't find it to be hot at all. I have sat for hours with it on my lap. Not at all hot compared to my past HP's. The heat vents on the right sideand it never gets really hot besides it keeps my coffee warm.