Safe to use laptop outside?

JamesBart · 04-15-2007, 04:09 PM

its sunny in the uk for a change and i have some work to do and wondered if its alright to use my laptizzy outside? im in the shade and no sun can get me.

is there anything i have to look out for or is all well?

thanks

**jimmymac** · 04-15-2007, 04:14 PM

should be fine, if its particularly hot then keep in mind it might warms things up a tad but shouldnt be an issue otherwise. Used mine outdoors many times.

JamesBart · 04-15-2007, 04:17 PM

thanks jimmy and also i need to run my external hdd. could that be a problem or not? cheers

**jimmymac** · 04-15-2007, 04:19 PM

again its all about temps but to be honest i cant see it being an issue. To be fair its probably warmer inside than it is out in a nice shaded area at the moment.

And we have to take advantage of this weather while we have a chance

JamesBart · 04-15-2007, 04:22 PM

yeah i know what you mean its rare its like this in April! thanks Jimmy

[-0MEGA-] · 04-15-2007, 04:32 PM

It's fine to use it outside, just dont let it be in direct sunlight.

JamesBart · 04-15-2007, 04:43 PM

thanks as well omega. im in the corner with a massive umbrella thing keeping me outta the sun light

[-0MEGA-] · 04-15-2007, 07:57 PM

Just to add on to what I said earlier, what I mainly mean is that you dont leave it in the sunlight for an extended period of time, especially on a hot summer day. It's ok if your using it on the beach or something and suns hitting it for a short time, but just make sure it doesnt get too hot.

**The_Other_One** · 04-15-2007, 08:21 PM

Yeah, I use mine outside every so often... It's just really hard to read the screen at times

JamesBart · 04-16-2007, 10:31 AM

thanks guys! i know what you mean about the sun hitting the screen and just being unable to read it! i just have the monitor as bright as it can be

04-15-2007, 04:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,372	Safe to use laptop outside? its sunny in the uk for a change and i have some work to do and wondered if its alright to use my laptizzy outside? im in the shade and no sun can get me. is there anything i have to look out for or is all well? thanks

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jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Age: 28 Posts: 3,692	should be fine, if its particularly hot then keep in mind it might warms things up a tad but shouldnt be an issue otherwise. Used mine outdoors many times. __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor. http://www.peytonmusic.com/ http://forum.peytonmusic.com/ the most uplifting soulful music you will ever hear...

04-15-2007, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimmymac Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chester, UK Age: 28 Posts: 3,692	again its all about temps but to be honest i cant see it being an issue. To be fair its probably warmer inside than it is out in a nice shaded area at the moment. And we have to take advantage of this weather while we have a chance __________________ I tried to put my signature in here but my pen ruined the monitor. http://www.peytonmusic.com/ http://forum.peytonmusic.com/ the most uplifting soulful music you will ever hear...

04-15-2007, 04:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,068	It's fine to use it outside, just dont let it be in direct sunlight. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

04-15-2007, 07:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,068	Just to add on to what I said earlier, what I mainly mean is that you dont leave it in the sunlight for an extended period of time, especially on a hot summer day. It's ok if your using it on the beach or something and suns hitting it for a short time, but just make sure it doesnt get too hot. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

04-15-2007, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,372	thanks jimmy and also i need to run my external hdd. could that be a problem or not? cheers

04-15-2007, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,372	yeah i know what you mean its rare its like this in April! thanks Jimmy

04-15-2007, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,372	thanks as well omega. im in the corner with a massive umbrella thing keeping me outta the sun light

04-15-2007, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Yeah, I use mine outside every so often... It's just really hard to read the screen at times __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

04-16-2007, 10:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
JamesBart Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,372	thanks guys! i know what you mean about the sun hitting the screen and just being unable to read it! i just have the monitor as bright as it can be

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