What do think of the vent and fan? Would you feel comfortable using this laptop on your lap, or placing it on a sofa -- without fear of overheating?
1131483
It gets warm with heavy use, such as gaming (it handles flash games surprisingly well - almost as well as my i5 powered desktop), but it does not get hot. You can use it comfortably in your lap while wearing long pants, or even shorts, without fear of injury.
1131484
I often do, with no problem. The cord seems to end up warmer than the device; but I'm often on battery when using it on the sofa. :)
1720303
actually one of the things i love about this laptop i the cooling feature. When gaming, it gets, warm. When just using it to go on the web, it spits out cold air. like if i left it on right now, it would be some good air conditioning.
1436892
I have not had any issues with the laptop getting too warm to sit on my lap. I rarely use it that way because I find that too uncomfortable for long term use but the unit seems to remain relatively cool even when used for long periods of time. Hope that helps.
545574
Personally, I would not use the Outlander for a laptop due to the lack of padding, not the likelihood of ripping. I would say its a feeling, but sometimes we need to follow those feelings so we're not worrying all the time.
366093
Robert, I have no problem with overheating. The ventilation holes seem adequate, but that's just for me. I hope this helps.
442412
Have not had a problem with overheating. The portion of the case that attaches to the base of the computer has a gap built in to allow for venting on the sides.
1107962
I think there's something wrong. I have the same model and have never had a notebook/laptop that stayed this cool. There is only the slightest elevation in temp near the op of the touchpad and zero in palm rest areas on either side. Even the hottest area on the underside is only comfortably warm on my lap, about the same as one of my kitties. (Hmmm...maybe not even that warm.) I've had it 3 weeks and use many hours each day. This is the first laptop that I can literally rest on my lap!
1234096
If your laptop is properly aligned on the four corner pads, it helps the ventilation but could still get warm depending if your laptop has the vents to the side or at the bottom. It is definitely great for beds because it provides a flat, hard surface.
2140058
I don't use it for that, I keep it on my desk and even if you were to put it on your lap, it wouldn't be very secure cause the laptop could maybe slide off the fan if you're not too careful. I tried once and that happened.
1072851
The laptop may hang over the edges but you can set the two fans wherever you want so it should be able to cool where it gets hot.
765093
The platform the laptop rests on is 14" x 11.5".And because there are no side or back ridges (only a front one), your laptop can overhang a little w/o problem.The bottom of the platform is all perforated so there is no problem with ventilation.
1116111
The key is what are you putting on the lift? Your ultrabook would be ideal and no bending will occur. A heavy 17 inch laptop is resting on mine all the tine and I use it on my chest or lap any time it is not on a stand or desk. It can be easily scooted around for proper venting of your fan exhaust area. There is nothing else to compare to the cool lift honestly and I have the others sitting around so I know this!
58190
I never over heat but to be fair, I also prop up the laptop a bit by putting a book under neath it while using the laptop buddy.
266567
Hey bro im going to tell my sincere experience... I bought that laptop like 1 momth ago, is got a lot of style and is very slim but i start downloading games like BF 4, Skyrim and watch dogs and in my experience the computer overheated cuz is too slim. I played liked 1 hour and the computer went to desktop or tell that it have an error and when i checked the tempetures was like 150 F so i returned the laptop and bought the Asus G750 js and in 1 word is a Beast! Is heavy but man im 6'2 so i dont care carrying a bit of weight thats it!Hope it help!
768894
im useing it on my lap and its fine might make your legs alil bit cool but its fine on your lap and this is really good fan i had it for 6 months and keeps my laptop running at 124f when im watching videos also my laptop is pretty old hope this helps
1632437
Yes, it does run hot and there we're times I felt like my hand was going to burn on certain places of the laptop. It only runs hot when I'm gaming for hours tho. I have not reached 100C as of yet. I put a fan underneath the laptop and can get around 85C, has spiked to 95C here and there then goes back down. I'm extremely happy with my purchase tho. :)
1732373
I haven't found this to be the case. Some people may not be allowing their laptop to air while it's on their laps. They are covering up the sides with blankets or pillows prohibiting full vetalation. For any computer, overheating could be the case in this situation. I recommend this laptop if you are looking to buy it. It is the perfect size and functions really well. :)And like the guy said below, I have not found the Internet to have any issues. He very well could be having this problem but I haven't experienced this.