13" MBA 2011 - when do the fans start blowing loud?

[enigma2k]

Hi,

I own a 2010 MBA and when watching youtube videos (Flash) or using Skype the fans will start blowing and become really loud.

How is this compared on the new 2011 MBA 13"?

 

[jabooth]

Excellent question - bump!

 

[mac jones]

Here we go.....

 

[OSMac]

Many are very interested in that question
also how does the new 11" compare to the 13" fan noise,
and how do both compare to the last models....

 

[jayo123456]

I'd like to know if flash gets the fan going also, not that it'll stop me from getting the 2011.

it's my biggest gripe with the 2010.

 

[fa.ce]

+ 1
and if there's a difference (fans loud) between i5 / i7

 

[enigma2k]

I've got some really bad news, Lion disables Flash hardware acceleration. I'm afraid this will really turn up the fans while watching Youtube.
http://9to5mac.com/2011/07/21/lion-...ardware-acceleration-and-other-adobe-goodies/

Flash Player may cause higher CPU activity when playing a YouTube video. Possibly related to disabled hardware acceleration.

 

[enigma2k]

can somebody with a 2011 MBA test this please?

 

[stylinexpat]

I also would like to hear a bit more on this for youtube videos and Skype video calls.

 

[flight24]

Can more people comment on the i5 MBA 13"? I absolutely hate excessive fan noise.

I think the sandy bridge i7 is more of a problem for fan noise. I had to return a Lenovo x220 i7 laptop because it was loud like a freaking plane.