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Wraz
Jun 10, 2009, 02:51 PM
Im not really sure how to explain it, but ive read that laptops can burn down, if you lay in your bed with having your laptop on a duvet, does this goes for macbooks too?


jmann
Jun 10, 2009, 02:53 PM
My MacBook will get itself and the bed REALLY hot if the back is smothered while it is running. But I doubt it's anywhere near fire starting temperature. :rolleyes: But don't blame me if your casa burns down. :o
testcard
Jun 10, 2009, 04:06 PM
Probably not a good idea to run any laptop on a soft surface such as a duvet or cushion which will act as an insulator and also block air flow.
rgarjr
Jun 10, 2009, 04:13 PM
I use mine with it on my bed all the time and no problems. It doesn't get hot either.
Jelite
Jun 10, 2009, 04:17 PM
I leave my VAIO on the duvet all the time, it get's hand-burningly hot but refuses to overheat, i need an absolute excuse to get a macbook.:D
andalusia
Jun 10, 2009, 04:19 PM
Probably not a good idea to run any laptop on a soft surface such as a duvet or cushion which will act as an insulator and also block air flow.
Is a lap not a soft surface? Is it not a laptop?

I use mine with it on my bed all the time and no problems. It doesn't get hot either.

No problems at all with using a laptop on a bed.
testcard
Jun 10, 2009, 04:20 PM
...or a new duvet to replace the one with scorch marks :D
Yaris
Jun 10, 2009, 04:39 PM
Is it not a laptop?.

Who ever called it a laptop?
Richard1028
Jun 10, 2009, 05:07 PM
...on a duvetI actually had to look this one up. Where I come from we call 'em blankets. :D
testcard
Jun 10, 2009, 05:10 PM
I actually had to look this one up. Where I come from we call 'em blankets. :D

Over here we call blankets, blankets, and duvets, duvets :D It's a European thing...
belvdr
Jun 10, 2009, 05:13 PM
Over here we call blankets, blankets, and duvets, duvets :D It's a European thing...

Oh, that's your problem then... ;)
testcard
Jun 10, 2009, 05:14 PM
Just one of many...
marold280
Jun 10, 2009, 05:15 PM
I use mine on my covers, like with EVERYTHING on. it gets hot. but i just lay my arm under it so some air can escape :) (plus you get a really nice warm arm)
puffnstuff
Jun 10, 2009, 05:31 PM
Where I come from we call 'em blankies :cool:

I try and use smccontrol but that does nothing it still gets super hot. I guess it helps a little though.

I wouldn't suggest putting it on your lap neither especially if you are not fully clothed it can leave a mark :o
andalusia
Jun 10, 2009, 05:42 PM
I wouldn't suggest putting it on your lap neither especially if you are not fully clothed it can leave a mark :o
I'm not gonna ask about your experiences with that ;)
Who ever called it a laptop?
I think it's in the Bible, somewhere...
Jelite
Jun 10, 2009, 08:44 PM
...or a new duvet to replace the one with scorch marks :D
There is a few burn marks from when i've been smoking, good job the actual duvet isnt flammable. :/

I wouldn't suggest putting it on your lap neither especially if you are not fully clothed it can leave a mark :o

http://www.gumballmachinesdirect.com/hotnuts.jpg
Wraz
Jun 11, 2009, 06:12 AM
Okay thanks guys, i had too like that duvet up, cause im from denmark, i was a little unsure too, but i just posted it anyways.

But yea my macbook dosn't get hot at all, ive just heard that some people got their processor and hardrive or what so ever burned off, with laying theyre laptop on theyre duvet/blanket