Q: Why does apple feel the need to limit fan usage on a LAPTOP?
The macbook pro for some reason waits until the thing is 65 degrees to even get the fan moving. Its bad enough they insist on using passive cooling through the aluminum cover WHICH SITS ON PEOPLES LAPS. Its obvious "artists" get final design decisions because I would love to talk to a computer engineer who thinks that their design (which has been used for years now) is practical for any user that does anything more then check email. It wouldn't be such a problem if the design worked well, but since it performs poorly all the laptops need to thermo-throttle there cpu's leaving your lap hot and your computer slower. Been enjoying my burnt lap since 2012. Thank you!
MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2), null
Posted on May 19, 2016 5:07 AM
BRUT4L wrote:
The macbook pro for some reason waits until the thing is 65 degrees to even get the fan moving. Its bad enough they insist on using passive cooling through the aluminum cover WHICH SITS ON PEOPLES LAPS.
The point that you are missing is that Apple has designed that the MBP NOT be used on a persons lap. Please read this Apple support article:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202179
The bottom of the MBP is a part of the cooling system and if it is on a persons lap, that is inhibiting the heat dissipation process. There is nothing wrong with the design if you understand how the MBP is meant to be used.
Ciao.
Posted on May 19, 2016 5:29 AM
