my laptops been getting really hot

[gelatin]

and with me sitting in bed browsing its not very comfortable, anyone know if this cooling mat is any good or any other decent ones?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=221693&doy=20m1#overview

or could it be that i need to take apart my laptop and clean the dust? if so that would be a good time to get a larger hard drive and better graphics card if thats possible as my mac wont play hd vids atm, its all stuttery

 

[S600MBUSA]

Have you tried using smcFanControl to bump up your cooling fan speeds?

If you're using it in bed, be sure that your sheets aren't blocking any of the vents.

 

[gelatin]

i do my best to not block them. im on os 10.39 so i cant get that.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

how fast is your computer? I think S600MBUSA thought you were running a Macbook, but if you're still on an iBook or Powerbook, you might consider upgrading..

I just read a review that said (since the superdrives are being used less these days) the low end Macbook is the most bang for your buck in all of Apple's lineup right now.

 

[gelatin]

its a 14 iinch ibook g4 coming towards 3 years old now
1.33ghz 1.25gb ram

considering buying a MBP when im in new york this march as its about £400 cheaper than uk price and £300 cheaper than student discount over here.

anywaay cooling mat yaay or nay?

 

[gelatin]

got a program to monitor temperatures in my computer, is it normal for the mac to get hotter when charging?

 

[Jiddick ExRex]

got a program to monitor temperatures in my computer, is it normal for the mac to get hotter when charging?

Yep. That's normal.

 

[gelatin]

most of the temps are around 50 degrees celsius

 

[gelatin]

my processor bottomside is about 62 degress celsius tonight
is that safe? its very uncomfortable to have on my lap