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Are the PowerBook 17" HOT like the AL PB 12.1"?
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
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I currently have a AL PB 12.1, can anyone compare the two as far as heat is concerned? I am looking to get myself the new 17" and am curious how the heat compares. 12.1" is too hot for me.
Thanks for your help.
Also, I know this is a PowerBook forum, but any recomendations on whether someone would go for the new PowerMac G5 1.8 if portability wasn't an option?
Thanks again.
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A 17 is never gonna be as hot as the 12 "Firebook"! 
Even if the processor gets up to the same temperatures as the 12 there`s a lot more space for the heat to be dissipated.
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My new revB Albook 12" is hot too... but not too bad... Maybe it will be nice in the winter!  Keep my hands and lap warm 
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The rev B's are supposed to be considerably cooler.
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I had a 17-inch PB rev. B that turned into a torch. I returned it because it got so hot it was too uncomfortable to use.
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My revA PB17 is the coolest (both figuratively and literally!) notebook computer I've ever owned.
There are a few comments that the revB machines are warmer.
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i have a 17 inch rev b, i use it constantly, and it doesn't even feel warm most of the time. heat is NOT an issue at all with this one for me
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My 133 17" is hot at times and uncomfortable on my lap at times. The fan comes on too occassionally and it is louder than I would have expected. but, neither the heat or the fan are what I would describe as a problem. This is cooler than my 667 tibook by a lot.
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