Laptop safety

Posted by: robricc

Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 14:51

This should make you think twice before using your laptop again.
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/SciTech/reuters20021122_183.html
Posted by: genixia

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 14:57

HTF do you not notice something like that??
Posted by: robricc

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 15:13

Yeah. Even if you had no feeling down there, I would imagine you might smell something.
Posted by: muzza

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 17:17

I can't work out the logistics on this. Where's the processor when you sit the thing in your lap?
Posted by: robricc

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 17:56

I was thinking that too. Perhaps the hard drive is in the region, but I wouldn't think it could get that hot.
Posted by: matthew_k

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 18:16

I'd say this guy has got some explaining to do, but I'm not sure if anyone wants to know the explanation.

Matthew
Posted by: lectric

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 20:40

I certainly don't!
Posted by: Alan

Re: Laptop safety - 22/11/2002 21:01

The new processors are literaly running at microwave oven frequencies... just a thought
Posted by: ineedcolor

Re: Laptop safety - 23/11/2002 19:05

This is TOO funny....
Posted by: image

Re: Laptop safety - 25/11/2002 11:37

probably the zipper on his trousers was the main reason he got burnt. easier conductor of heat.