Heat (for use in lap) and difference between 2 models? We all know that Macbooks get hot and that you're not supposed to use them on your laps or in bed but at a desk so the heat can disperse. Does the Mac Air reduce the heat? Also, does anyone purchase the $2700 machine? Is it a thousand better? What do the professional reviewers say is the better value? Heat (for use in lap) and difference between 2 models? We all know that Macbooks get hot and that you're not supposed to use them on your laps or in bed but at a desk so the heat can disperse.... » Read More Heat (for use in lap) and difference between 2 models? We all know that Macbooks get hot and that you're not supposed to use them on your laps or in bed but at a desk so the heat can disperse. Does the Mac Air reduce the heat? Also, does anyone purchase the $2700 machine? Is it a thousand better? What do the professional reviewers say is the better value? « Show Less
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The MacBook Air gets slightly warm in rear mid-section, where the pencil-sized battery is located. You can also feel a little warmth at the top of the keyboard if you seek it out. I would not put it on my bare upper legs if I were wearing shorts, but have no problem sitting it in my lap. My comparisons would be 12 years of PowerBooks and MacBook Pros, which definitely got warmer.James Fallows at "The Atlantic" keeps a journal about his experiences with his MacBook Air. Also, check out David Pogue at the NYT and Walt Mossberg at AllThingsD for their opinions. But, remember, most people have had their MBAs only since March or April. This is such a new product that one must decide to be something of a guinea pig. The MacBook Air gets slightly warm in rear mid-section, where the pencil-sized battery is located. You can also feel a little warmth at the top of the keyboard if you seek it out. I would not put it on my bare upper legs if I were wearing shorts, but have no problem sitting it in my lap. My comparisons would be 12 years of PowerBooks and MacBook Pros, which definitely got warmer.James Fallows at "The Atlantic" keeps a journal about his experiences with his MacBook Air. Also, check out David Pogue at the NYT and Walt Mossberg at AllThingsD for their opinions. But,... » Read More The MacBook Air gets slightly warm in rear mid-section, where the pencil-sized battery is located. You can also feel a little warmth at the top of the keyboard if you seek it out. I would not put it on my bare upper legs if I were wearing shorts, but have no problem sitting it in my lap. My comparisons would be 12 years of PowerBooks and MacBook Pros, which definitely got warmer.James Fallows at "The Atlantic" keeps a journal about his experiences with his MacBook Air. Also, check out David Pogue at the NYT and Walt Mossberg at AllThingsD for their opinions. But, remember, most people have had their MBAs only since March or April. This is such a new product that one must decide to be something of a guinea pig. « Show Less
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Good points. It's still relatively new, and I wonder especially how the hard drive model has held up. My new one arrived DOA, and now I'm really struggling over whether to ask Amazon for a refund or an exchange. This baby may be intended to be Solid State all the way, which means the hard drive models will be unwanted period pieces in another year or two.
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I don't have an idea which region of Mac gets heated up. But I can say it should work, because the way that this cooler works is, it takes/absorbs the heat coming from the bottom of the laptop and does not allow the keyboard and laptop mouse region to become overheated. The laptop remains warm even if it was used for a long time and been busy with several things going on. Hope it works for you too.
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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.
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The MacBook Air gets slightly warm in rear mid-section, where the pencil-sized battery is located. You can also feel a little warmth at the top of the keyboard if you seek it out. I would not put it on my bare upper legs if I were wearing shorts, but have no problem sitting it in my lap. My comparisons would be 12 years of PowerBooks and MacBook Pros, which definitely got warmer. James Fallows at "The Atlantic" keeps a journal about his experiences with his MacBook Air. Also, check out David Pogue at the NYT and Walt Mossberg at AllThingsD for their opinions. But, remember, most people have had their MBAs only since March or April. This is such a new product that one must decide to be something of a guinea pig.
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Need you to define "overheat"; do you mean "does it get hot" or "does it get hot enough that it shuts down"? Yes they get warm on your lap if you are holding it there for an extended period of time. As with any laptop, the battery life will vary depending on the load/tasks that you are running on them. What I define as "light" or "heavy" use may not be what you define. My experience so far is that is has been close to what is specified by Apple although i have never run it until the battery was totally exhausted. Because it uses an SSD instead of a motorized/mechanical (spinning platters) hard drive, the battery life is considerably longer than it would be with a mechanical drive. Need you to define "overheat"; do you mean "does it get hot" or "does it get hot enough that it shuts down"? Yes they get warm on your lap if you are holding it there for an extended period of time. As with any laptop, the battery life will vary depending on the load/tasks that you are running on them. What I define as "light" or "heavy" use may not be what you define. My experience so far is that is has been close to what is specified by Apple although i have never run it until the battery was totally exhausted. Because it uses an SSD... » Read More Need you to define "overheat"; do you mean "does it get hot" or "does it get hot enough that it shuts down"? Yes they get warm on your lap if you are holding it there for an extended period of time. As with any laptop, the battery life will vary depending on the load/tasks that you are running on them. What I define as "light" or "heavy" use may not be what you define. My experience so far is that is has been close to what is specified by Apple although i have never run it until the battery was totally exhausted. Because it uses an SSD instead of a motorized/mechanical (spinning platters) hard drive, the battery life is considerably longer than it would be with a mechanical drive. « Show Less
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Honestly, it runs just as warm as if it had no cover. The MacBook Pro retina has no air vents on the bottom and I have yet to see any performance issues with the case on. I'm very happy and impressed with it.
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No. Your laptop WILL overheat. This is the reason I stopped using mine. My Macbook Pro got excessively hot just below the screen because the exhaust/vents are covered by this case. There are no holes or vents in this case. Excessive heat like that will shorten the life of your laptop.
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I did not have any heating issues at all with this cover, I am really pleased with it. But again, I am using a Mac BookAir and does not heat much at all with or without cover.
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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 found this to be the case. Some people may not be allowing their laptop to air while it's on their laps. They are covering up the sides with blankets or pillows prohibiting full vetalation. For any computer, overheating could be the case in this situation. I recommend this laptop if you are looking to buy it. It is the perfect size and functions really well. :)And like the guy said below, I have not found the Internet to have any issues. He very well could be having this problem but I haven't experienced this.
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I use mine half of the time without the fan because it allows airflow. Personally, I would choose the model with a fan over the one without because there are times, during heavy usage, that the fans prevent my laptop from getting uncomfortably hot. But that's just me. :)
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I have a 15 inch MacBook Pro and am not pleased with the Antec. You know how hot the Macbook gets... the Antec at best acts as a shield between you and your lap/tabletop- the cooling is left up to chance.
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It's a lot quieter than my previous MBP, but it still can get pretty hot. It also cools down quicker so less reliance on the fan.
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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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My computer has never overheated while in this case; however, it does get fairly hot sometimes. I'd say that it gets just as hot as it normally does when I am working on my computer. Usually when I work on my computer, the bottom of my laptop is on a blanket, a pillow in my lap, or the bed anyway; not very airy. Gotta love those late night school assignments :)
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If anything upgrading to newer versions of OSX have made the problem worse for me. Apple has instituted a repair program https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro-videoissues/ but your mileage will vary with these repairs. My laptop constantly runs with the fans on, even for just web browsing in Safari. Occasionally I work on a metal typewriter table and this laptop gets so hot, it actually warps the table I work on. This was the first and last Apple laptop I will own.
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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!