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hlthe2b

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3. I'm just going to add to make sure if streaming is your prime goal, that it does not run hot...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 07:19 AM

Nov 2024

Even if you get a fan-driven laptop support, that may not be enough. I have gotten good years out of my last LENOVO but damn if it does not run hot. So, in the summertime, I have to use a small personal fan blowing on the keyboard along with the fan-assisted laptop holder on my lap.

Some might argue that if that has not "killed" the laptop it is probably not a real problem, but I can assure you it does decrease the lifespan--not to mention making it somewhat uncomfortable to use.

So, get some advice from reviews or a store employee (if they have one with any real knowledge) before you make your final selection.

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I'm just going to add to make sure if streaming is your prime goal, that it does not run hot... hlthe2b Nov 2024 #3

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