Sideways MacBook

[Samuriajackon]

I have a stand(another xmas gift) that will prop my MacBook pro physically on it's side, so that the machine is ClamShelled(Lid closed, but all the electrics running via a USB Hub and an external device),

Does anyone have any long term problems to report from either keeping clamshelled and sideways or with playing dvd's while the MacBook Pro is in a vertical position?

 

[Csmitte]

I did it for awhile, No problems then, LOL my monitor went out and then I had to go old school notebook.

 

[aethelbert]

Slot loading optical drives can develop issues in seating and mounting media if they are not run horizontally. Granted, the odds of it happening are pretty low, but it's a possibility that would not be covered under your warranty.

 

[sharkync]

Slot loading optical drives can develop issues in seating and mounting media if they are not run horizontally. Granted, the odds of it happening are pretty low, but it's a possibility that would not be covered under your warranty.

WHAT??? There go all the iMacs.

 

[applebook]

WHAT??? There go all the iMacs.

iMac drives are a bit thicker, right? But you both have a point. There should be little worry, but the risk might be a slightly higher.

Even the PS3 and other consoles can run discs on their sides.

 

[ziggyonice]

Slot loading optical drives can develop issues in seating and mounting media if they are not run horizontally. Granted, the odds of it happening are pretty low, but it's a possibility that would not be covered under your warranty.

I can't imagine Apple would say that because your computer is rotated 90 degrees that your broken disc drive has voided the warranty.

WHAT??? There go all the iMacs.

That was actually pretty funny.

 

[26.2]

I can't imagine Apple would say that because your computer is rotated 90 degrees that your broken disc drive has voided the warranty.


I've done it for the last 6 mo and no problems.