[Solved] MB 15 inch

Looking at the start date on that thread I have to say, "DooDoo"...unless there's something hidden in one of the comments that I overlooked. Marv, you're thinking there's going to be a release of a new MBP 15" despite that they just bumped the specs on the current form factor? Where'd you see that?

Not crazy at all! You have a much lighter yet still very capable ultra portable that the industry is trying to copy. I know the screen on your new blade is very sharp but is the resolution not a little hard on your eyes?

Congratulations on the new addition!

Lion is pretty sharp, eh?

You go that right. ...and with the 10.7.2 update is seems to perform pretty well. I'm liking it. One of the things I like about OS X is that as long as it run on your hardware it tends to run well on your hardware...even if the hardware is older. That's just my experience, other's mileage may vary.

Well, you could tell Apple that you fear the laptop is overheating and sometimes it shuts down. Sometimes it does shutdown, doesn't it? Doesn't it Marv?

In this day and age no one is going to really believe a girl is clueless, though...so good luck with that.

LOL, I think you've got another point there.

It does not shut down at all. I was at the apple store today and they tested it out for over 4 hours no fan noise at all.

I would defend Dr. AMDfangirl but it might be seen as patronizing. Marv, seriously, do you think the noise is really abnormal or is it just that its significantly more audible than you're accustomed to?

Video evidence with the audio captured of the improper fan noise may not be convincing, but it may be indeed worth a shot Marv. I'm not sure where you're located but its unfortunate you were not able to buy the Air at an actual Apple Store. They're pretty good about taking equipment back...trust me, I know.

Perhaps run a programme like Prime 95 (try and find one for the Mac, I can't because almost everything is blocked and filtered for me) to stress out the computer. Perhaps play the flash video in store?

Temperature is about 80 degrees F everyday. Tropical weather all the time. I miss the states after 5 years here on and off. Apple checked out the MBA today and ran a lot of tests and they said the fan is working normal. This is the way the MBA works especially with a 64HD. I am trying to sell this after 7 days. Thanks marv

What would you suggest I might do to remedy this problem?I really made a big error in buying this MBA

Hmmm...yeah, I imagine it overheating. Marv, are you completely positive the reseller won't take it back? If positive, put it up for sale. MacBook Airs are still popular and you should be able to sell it without too too much loss.

How do you know the Mac Mini wouldn't have worse fan noise? ...and if you got one and it did, what would you do?

P.S. I've auditioned a 2010 Mac Mini and I don't believe the fan noise to be worse. The 2011 models are not likely any louder, just be cautious.

Interesting. So you feel that the 11" MBA having 64GB flash storage and the Mac Mini's 500GB hard drive have a bearing on this noise level. I think its just the MBA's anorexic chassis. ...yeah the Mac Mini's more portly size does give it a little more room, however, theoretically, the hard drive would generate more heat than the 64GB of flash storage in the MBA. Anywho, the Mini is a quieter machine.

Yeah, I think you're right...but in a way I wasn't too off. The anorexic chassis has necessitated an anorexic fan cooling a mighty-mouse CPU.

Yes and Apple should make their products in the USA.

But they don't.

I can't quite agree. Us American workers are comparatively spoiled. We typically make more than our foreign brothers for the same labor. If Apple had to pay us an US competitive wage their products would likely cost even more and folks would complain even more about the price. I'm not sure its fair to expect Apple to take such a profit hit to bring jobs back home, after all, they do have a responsibility to their share holders. Also, while we suspect that the foreign workers building Apple products don't have the best conditions or pay are the conditions and pay better they do have better than what they would have if they weren't building any Apple products at all? Perhaps so...perhaps not.

...and you must realize I'm caffeinated.

If your brain works this well when you're half-asleep I'd hate to be around you when you're awake.

Perhaps...but products would be significantly more expensive (if the company is to maintain its profit margin). So, if Apple's products were made in the US, they'd be more expensive or they'd have poorer quality components since they labor would be more tremendously more expensive (to keep costs the same). TBH, I've not had any problems with Apple's quality control...their products have been high-quality, IME.

Perhaps, but its a standard of living that has been a long long time in the making. I can't imagine it'll change anytime soon without even more economic hardship than the US currently faces.

I think we wasted too much money in unnecessary wars. I'm not sure what the fix is.
I think you sell the MBA. I'm not sure what else you can do.