Solve : Overheating laptops?

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Answer» This is my first post, so I'll start with probably a couple of stupid questions but I can't find the answers on the net. I am looking to buy a laptop; so far a Toshiba with an Intel Core2 Duo T7200 2 Ghz processor, 2048 Mb RAM, 400Gb HardDrive, this is going to cost me a huge amount of money over the next year and I don't want to have to spend much more. So question? I read about some laptops getting hot after only about an hour, how long can you use laptops before they need a break, I thought they'd be just like a PC but smaller. 2 There's not much info on battery life, and no mention of mains POWER connections, these things do run off the mains don't they. Sorry to sound so ignorant but I've NEVER had one before so I just don't knowLaptops nowadays have pretty good cooling systems. I'm currently using one right now and it's been on all day, every day. They are pretty much like mini PCs. I don't really know about battery life but this one is plugged into the wall so no power problems there. Another thing I should mention, if your laptop is in a very hot and stuffy place, there is a slight change of it over heating. That Toshiba laptop you got there, it's pretty god. What are you planning on doing with this new laptop? If you are just going to surf the net or something, you could probably SAVE a bit of money. If you are going to use it for games, that pretty much works.Yeah laptops can get quite hot (actually you should never place a laptop in your lap ) but they shouldn't overheat. Some laptop brands have had some problems with overheating but that is the manufacturer's fault and in such a case you should get a replacement. Quote from: Dave7#5 on August 09, 2007, 07:10:46 AM 2 There's not much info on battery life, and no mention of mains power connections, these things do run off the mains don't they. Yes all laptops can be connected to a power outlet.Thanks for that, I didn't think anybody was going to reply until I remembered somebody mentioning the refresh icon, duh! I'm going to use the Laptop as a PC really, my old PC is nearing it's end, so the basics plus a bit of gaming and it will be surffing while i work i.e. Word and on-line. plus I don't want it to need upgrading or replacing anytime soon DaveIn the event that you should have problems with heating, there are special laptop coolers available. They are inexpensive. There two types of power options. Some will run from the USB port (not recommended) and others have their own power adapter.I'm looking for a laptop to and I use Toshiba Tecra M1 (4years old) right now. I love it it is a good make for laptops but they are more expensive. If you want a cheaper laptop I suggest that you take a look at the Dell site. JONAS Some laptops do get hot after a while, the only way you can tell whether or not this will happen is by checking reviews. Battery life is also something that can be found out from reviews - Google and notebookreview.com are good sources of info. Finally, if you want this laptop as a replacement for your current PC, why not get a desktop instead? They're a lot better value for money, and easier to upgrade and repair. Quote If you are going to use it for games, that pretty much works. Carbon . . . I see no mention of the graphics card, so how do you come to that conclusion?If you're about to shell out a ton of money, go for the whole shebang- get a good name brand with a good WARRANTY. My Dell laptop had a great warranty, however the screws kept falling out of it... Just remember RAM can be upgraded, as can most connectivity features like WiFi or even IEEE1394 via PCMCIA cards. The CPU and the GPU card you chose will be yours for life. Don't make my mistake and get the onboard ATI 16mb graphics...Quote I'm going to use the Laptop as a PC really I assume you mean desktop, if that's the case then buy a new desktop PC and forget the laptop. Of course if you have a real need for a laptop then carry on. Well I know a desktop is cheaper and easier to repair but (My opinion) I find that one Major advantage is: You can carry it around everywhere you go. E.G. I'm am laying in my bed when I'm typing this. I don't think that is possible with a desktop. Jonas I hope you have your laptop on a hard flat surface Jonas.Nope in my lap but I have a Pentium M(obile) It doesn't get to hot. Or it there an other reason why it has to be on a hard flat surface? Jonas Avoiding extra heat is the reason for using it on a hard flat surface, your laptop will run cooler. Heat is the enemy of all electronic components, any heat.Well it doesn't work like it has to and it isn't going to last for much longer so I'll enjoyed it as long as I can. (Maybe that is the reason why it is STARTING to have all those hardware problems.) Well I do lots of stuff that you should do with a computer like playing music in the bathroom while I'm washing. I know H2O isn't good for it either. But the laptop is already 4years old and is still running (can't say it is running properly but it is running.) Jonas

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This is my first post, so I'll start with probably a couple of stupid questions but I can't find the answers on the net.

I am looking to buy a laptop; so far a Toshiba with an Intel Core2 Duo T7200 2 Ghz processor, 2048 Mb RAM, 400Gb HardDrive, this is going to cost me a huge amount of money over the next year and I don't want to have to spend much more.

So question? I read about some laptops getting hot after only about an hour, how long can you use laptops before they need a break, I thought they'd be just like a PC but smaller.

2 There's not much info on battery life, and no mention of mains POWER connections, these things do run off the mains don't they.

Sorry to sound so ignorant but I've NEVER had one before so I just don't knowLaptops nowadays have pretty good cooling systems. I'm currently using one right now and it's been on all day, every day.
They are pretty much like mini PCs.
I don't really know about battery life but this one is plugged into the wall so no power problems there.
Another thing I should mention, if your laptop is in a very hot and stuffy place, there is a slight change of it over heating.

That Toshiba laptop you got there, it's pretty god. What are you planning on doing with this new laptop?
If you are just going to surf the net or something, you could probably SAVE a bit of money.
If you are going to use it for games, that pretty much works.Yeah laptops can get quite hot (actually you should never place a laptop in your lap ) but they shouldn't overheat. Some laptop brands have had some problems with overheating but that is the manufacturer's fault and in such a case you should get a replacement.

Quote from: Dave7#5 on August 09, 2007, 07:10:46 AM

2 There's not much info on battery life, and no mention of mains power connections, these things do run off the mains don't they.

Yes all laptops can be connected to a power outlet.Thanks for that, I didn't think anybody was going to reply until I remembered somebody mentioning the refresh icon, duh!

I'm going to use the Laptop as a PC really, my old PC is nearing it's end, so the basics plus a bit of gaming and it will be surffing while i work i.e. Word and on-line. plus I don't want it to need upgrading or replacing anytime soon

DaveIn the event that you should have problems with heating, there are special laptop coolers available. They are inexpensive. There two types of power options. Some will run from the USB port (not recommended) and others have their own power adapter.I'm looking for a laptop to and I use Toshiba Tecra M1 (4years old) right now.
I love it it is a good make for laptops but they are more expensive.
If you want a cheaper laptop I suggest that you take a look at the Dell site.

JONAS Some laptops do get hot after a while, the only way you can tell whether or not this will happen is by checking reviews.
Battery life is also something that can be found out from reviews - Google and notebookreview.com are good sources of info.
Finally, if you want this laptop as a replacement for your current PC, why not get a desktop instead?
They're a lot better value for money, and easier to upgrade and repair.
Quote

If you are going to use it for games, that pretty much works.

Carbon . . . I see no mention of the graphics card, so how do you come to that conclusion?If you're about to shell out a ton of money, go for the whole shebang- get a good name brand with a good WARRANTY. My Dell laptop had a great warranty, however the screws kept falling out of it... Just remember RAM can be upgraded, as can most connectivity features like WiFi or even IEEE1394 via PCMCIA cards. The CPU and the GPU card you chose will be yours for life. Don't make my mistake and get the onboard ATI 16mb graphics...Quote

I'm going to use the Laptop as a PC really

I assume you mean desktop, if that's the case then buy a new desktop PC and forget the laptop.
Of course if you have a real need for a laptop then carry on. Well I know a desktop is cheaper and easier to repair but (My opinion) I find that one Major advantage is:
You can carry it around everywhere you go.
E.G. I'm am laying in my bed when I'm typing this.
I don't think that is possible with a desktop.

Jonas I hope you have your laptop on a hard flat surface Jonas.Nope in my lap but I have a Pentium M(obile) It doesn't get to hot.
Or it there an other reason why it has to be on a hard flat surface?

Jonas Avoiding extra heat is the reason for using it on a hard flat surface, your laptop will run cooler.
Heat is the enemy of all electronic components, any heat.Well it doesn't work like it has to and it isn't going to last for much longer so I'll enjoyed it as long as I can.
(Maybe that is the reason why it is STARTING to have all those hardware problems.)
Well I do lots of stuff that you should do with a computer like playing music in the bathroom while I'm washing. I know H2O isn't good for it either.
But the laptop is already 4years old and is still running (can't say it is running properly but it is running.)

Jonas

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