Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Tue 12th Sep 2006 02:11 UTC
Brian May, the guitarist of the legendary rock group Queen, recently got a MacBook Pro for his audio work, upgrading from his G4 laptop. Brian argues about some software problems (e.g. not getting a low battery warning from the system anymore) and the fact that the laptop runs very hot.
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2006-08-04
I just bought a macbook pro and it does get hot. So far it's been just warm and no unbearable. Admittedly I haven't done much that is processor intensive, but at the same time it hasn't been idling.
Speedwise I think his problem could be ppc apps as it's definitely fast enough. As for copying large files that's more a bottleneck with the HD speed which probably hasn't changed unless he got a 7200rpm drive which just drains more battery and generates even more heat.
From some sites I saw that Core 2 Duo (merom) is going to be hotter again. I have no idea how they are going to combat that given they can't keep the current generation cool.