Cooler for previous-gen MBP?

[xanis]

I frequently work live with clients via Skype, and when I've got screen sharing on and Illustrator, Photoshop, and sometimes Safari running all at the same time, my MBP tends to get VERY hot... like 90ºC hot.

I've been searching for a good cooling solution for a while now, but I haven't been able to find anything that fit's my criteria. Basically, I need something that provides good airflow under the MBP's body, a decent price (preferably less than $50) and somewhat-decent looks. I might be being picky here, but it's worth a look I guess.

Does anyone have any suggestions? If there's a better solution than simple fans, please let me know about it. I'm open to most anything that's not crazy-expensive.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

Is it just you want it to be cooler or you're having problems because of the heat?

 

[xanis]

Is it just you want it to be cooler or you're having problems because of the heat?

I would like it to be cooler. I haven't noticed any problems because of the heat yet, but I'm pretty sure that my previous logic board failed partly because of heat (and partly because of a manufacturer defect on the logic boards of that era's MBP).

 

[rdp6]

I use a small object like a baby's book or a tiny cast iron skillet. For something pretty check out the bookarc:
http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookarc/

I would set this up with the hinge on top for best heat rejection.

I really need to open up my late 2006 mbp and re-apply the thermal paste; it is widely reported that the mfr put on too much of the stuff. I guess I am waiting for a great deal on a SSD to motivate me to open it up.

 

[TheStu]

I use a small object like a baby's book or a tiny cast iron skillet. For something pretty check out the bookarc:
http://twelvesouth.com/products/bookarc/

I would set this up with the hinge on top for best heat rejection.

I really need to open up my late 2006 mbp and re-apply the thermal paste; it is widely reported that the mfr put on too much of the stuff. I guess I am waiting for a great deal on a SSD to motivate me to open it up.

I just opened my mom's late '06 MacBook, and yes, there is a lot of thermal paste in there. The explanation that I have heard is that the amount used, although excessive by home builder/enthusiast standards, is not so excessive as to usual hinder anything, and since it is being applied by a machine (or perhaps a hand held pump that spits out the exact same amount every time) they erred on the side of caution and dialed up the amount.