Macbook in Clamshell Mode

djscouserboy · Oct 9, 2006

I'm using my new Macbook predominantly in clamshell mode hooked into a Dell Widescreen Monitor (which looks amazing by the way!) ....

Anyone aware of any issues with using a notebook in this configuration most of the time ? Overheating ?? ..... or am I just being paranoid

Markleshark · Oct 9, 2006

I don't own one, but I have heard a few things. From what ive read its worth getting something to put between the screen and the keyboard. A one of those mats or something, bar that all is good.

jTreu · Oct 9, 2006

i havent heard any complaints so far, if there was a problem this place would probably be flooded with threads like "clmashell mode melted my macbook"

mad jew · Oct 10, 2006

Jut make sure the machine is well ventilated (flat surface) and it'll be fine. OSX should put the machine to sleep if it starts overheating.

7on · Oct 10, 2006

yeah, it was made to run in this mode. Shouldn't be a problem. Though how ever will you use the iSight?!?!?

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