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Posted by BillW50 on April 27, 2009, 4:35 pm
Please log in for more thread options AJL typed on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:47:30 -0700:
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> BillW50 wrote:
>> I noticed a closed lid, causes the computer to get warmer. You can
>> see this from CPU and hard drive temp utilities too.
> On my Eees that would be because the heat sync is directly below the
> keyboard and loses some ventilation with the lid closed. But I notice
> no fan increase so it must not be too bad.
I remember an interview with Asus early on that they were quite proud
that they used the keyboard as part of the heat sink. And I can feel
heat coming out of the keyboard too. Although I will do more tests with
the lid closed. Although the speakers are next to the screen in the top
half. So it doesn't sound as good with the lid closed.
The fan is on the bottom of the motherboard (on the 700 series anyway)
and it doesn't help the topside with all of the chips on it (and the
heat sink). It mostly helps just the RAM, SSD, and the WiFi. Running it
manually and at full blast, it can cool the top of the motherboard a
little though.
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>> My five EeePC I am not too worried about having the screen lit all of
>> the time. As they use LEDs instead of florescent lamps. Which has a
> I wasn't worried about screen life, I did it because it was easier to
> carry the Eee closed when listening to audio.
Yes so true. I am not worried about the EeePCs so much, but one of my
Gateways.
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>> I'm playing around with the idea of using my MP3 players to play the
>> podcasts hooked up to a FM transmitter. Works well, but I have to
>> move the files there everyday. Change batteries a lot (I use
>> rechargeables). Sometimes it seems easier just to run them from the
>> computer anyway.
> I use an FM transmitter hooked to my Eee 2G Surf while streaming live
> radio. It's easier to carry a small FM radio around when doing yard
> work than the Eee... ;)
Yes excellent idea. ;-)
--
Bill
Asus EEE PC 701G4 ~ 2GB RAM ~ 16GB-SDHC
Windows XP SP2
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>>> with a certain key press? As I listen to podcasts a lot and I don't
>>> need the screen for long periods. But I do use the keyboard to
>>> pause and play when I am leaving the room. And all of them turn on
>>> the screen when I do this. My old trick was using an external
>>> monitor and just turn it on and off. Although I am not using an
>>> external monitor that much anymore. TIA --
>>> Bill
>>> Gateway MX6124 - Windows XP SP2
>> My EEEPC 1000H has four programable "Instant Keys" key one is set for
>> screen off.
> The "Function + F7" key also does the same thing.