New MAC v hot underneath

[Patrick32]

My MBP is 2weeks old and it seems to be very hot underneath, today it has been on about 5hrs and the charger has been in the last 1hr and is now at 88%.

Is it normal for it to be hot underneath?

Is a program like this worth it http://www.islayer.com/apps/istatpro/

or can anyone recommend anything?

 

[sammich]

Macbook Pros get very warm underneath, the metal bottom makes it that way. Also, that widget you linked is free. Of course it's worth it

 

[simsaladimbamba]

today it has been on about 5hrs and the charger has been in the last 1hr and is now at 88%.

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This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions:
Apple Notebook Battery FAQ by GGJstudios
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Is it normal for it to be hot underneath?

Normal, as the heat gets dissipated that way.

Is a program like this worth it http://www.islayer.com/apps/istatpro/

Yes, it is. Especially since it is free and offers valuable, additional information.

can anyone recommend anything?

To learn more about Mac OS X:

Helpful Information for Any Mac User by GGJstudios​

 

[Patrick32]

Ok, just thought id ask, thanks for the replies.