does this case block the vents? have you noticed your macbook overheating with this on?
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It is designed so it doesn't block the vents. My laptop doesn't get any hitter than it does without the case.
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It does not block the vents. I'm sure it runs slightly hotter just based on physics :) but I have not noticed anything abnormal. I love the case so far (2 months)
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No it doesn't block the vents. The cut outs are fine and I haven't really noticed it heating up. It only heats up when I'm watching movies on Netflix.
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Mine never gets hot Sylvia, but it is Solid State and that might be the reason.
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It def keeps your lap cool. What it does is acts as a hard surface for laptop to sit on, not allowing something soft or flexible to push up and block any vents in bottom of computer. I would say it helps, but if you want to specifically have the laptop cool, I would suggest one that is more substantial, and possibly with a fan built in. This one is good if you sit in bed or always place computer directly on lap. Hope this helps.
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No. This drive has no casing enclosure, which is needed. The MacBook "Air" takes a bare drive like this but the other macbook models require a case that makes them the same size as any other 2.5" drive.
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Robert, I have no problem with overheating. The ventilation holes seem adequate, but that's just for me. I hope this helps.
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I've never had any problems with air flow. I have to admit that because my macbook pro 13 doesn't fit well, I have used a thick magazine to support it. The extra height raises the mac to where it actually fits the case better. It's weird. I love the case so I've been okay with making adjustments. I just wish it fit better.
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I have not used my Mac outside with the covers, so I don't have an answer for this problem. The case has been wonderful.
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The newer 2013 version of the macbook air has a new additional microphone that this case covers; although I've video chatted and had no problem. The other microphone isn't obstructed by the case. No other ports or openings are obstructed by the case
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I've been using this cover for about 4 months. Use it on my lap all the time, and have not noticed any overheating.
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I never remove the case. It doesn't cover up any of the openings/slots in my MacBook Pro 13. As a result, I assume that it gets all of the ventilation it needs.
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Mel, good question. The case/computer does get hot but I have not experience any overheating. Because I have the same concern, just recently I started removing the upper back cover to allow air to flow around my laptop when in use for a long period of time. You might consider this an annoyance but I love the design of the case and how it protect my laptop.
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No. But I noticed in general the case makes the phone *very* hot. Occasionally I have take the case off so the phone can cool down.
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I have not had an issue with laptop movement at all; I have a 17" mac. The lip on the edge of the chill mat does just what it's supposed to do -- keeps the laptop in place and prevents it from sliding off. Also, my laptop used to overheat like crazy and the chill mat has worked great so far. I've read earlier reviews about burnout of fan but I've had mine about 6 weeks and so far so good.
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Yep, mine has been overheating also. I thought it was the keyboard cover that came with it, but after throwing that away, my computer has still been seizing up so I just took the cover off today and hope I'll have no more problems.
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I'm not exactly sure what you mean, but there are 3 little fans on the bottom that basically take heat away from the bottom of your computer. It works very well. It looks super cheap like it wouldn't work but after many months, still working great. If I turn it on when my computer is hot, it cools down within about 5 minutes.
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Absolutely not! It is a good idea to take the cover off one a year or so and blow the dust off but by removing the cover you inhibit the airflow over the cpu and mobo making the cooling fans useless. The case is what generates the wind flow. Keep it clean and covered and you will have no problems
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Hi! I ordered this case for my 2013 MacBook Air last week (Sept. 16th) and the second microphone is not covered. There is now a hole to make sure both are useable.
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Yes, it will help. The MacBooks have an aluminum body, which is basically a heat sink, so getting airflow underneath it will keep it cooler than it would be just sitting on a solid surface (or worse, a pillow/couch/bed).