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Apple isn’t new to filing patents what feels like every other day, but this one really caught our eye. In fact, this recently published patent indicates Apple is delving deeper into their research for new ways to cool their notebook computer systems.
This new patent shows that Apple might be wishing to utilize liquid cooling in the future. This may very well be a wise move, especially considering Apple notebooks are notorious for overheating. Current models rely on air cooling alone, which works well enough, but as processors get faster, Apple might need to resort to a more efficient alternative.
This patent also shows that heat could be alleviated by dissipating it through the aluminum plate behind the display. This would remove the often scorching heat sent straight to the user’s lap. Some users reported burns from the hot notebooks, so this would definitely be a smart move.
One Response to “Apple patent shows alternative cooling for notebooks”
Matt December 3, 2008
Although I do not own an Apple MacBook, I do have a friend who was hardcore into strictly PCs, but did break down and buy a MacBook because he heard good things. He said it worked really well and liked it a lot, but mentioned that it got extremely hot.
NeutralI would guess that any way Apple can manage to get these notebooks to stay cooler would be much appreciated. Apple has raised the bar in design, and maybe they can raise the bar it notebooks running cool as well. If they are capable of doing that, then I myself may break down and jump on to a Mac.