Intel's official line (as far as I know) with the Centrino set is that it
controls speed automatically. I have the Acer c111 and find it can get hot
too...but only when plugged in and running at full speed. If you need to
cool it down you can unplug it for a bit and it will step down accordingly.
(Your performance will drop too).

Jeff


"JDThree [MVP]" <john@removeforspam.engagenet.com> wrote in message
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> On 1/4/2005 10:23:31 AM, "Chris H." wrote:
>>Haven't heard of it, Juan, but you might check the Intel web site. I
>>would
>>believe if you lower the power (stepping down) it is going to be
>>detrimental
>>to your usage.
>>
>>The situation is one where if you're using a convertible Tablet PC in
>>slate-type mode with the screen covering the keyboard, you're blocking the
>>nature escape route of the hot air through the keyboard itself.
>>--
>>Chris H.
>>Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>>Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>>Associate Expert
>>Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>>"Juan I. Cahis" <jiclbch@SINBASURAattglobal.net> wrote in message
>>news:njflt01s5g46o5pc29mnu7fs71rt2i2hig@4ax.com. ..
>>Dear friends:
>>
>>Can I download an Intel Utility to control the Centrino's speed?
>>
>>I have detected that when I use my ACER C-110TCi TabletPC in summer
>>and with AC power, it gets a little warm. Maybe, if I can adjust the
>>CPU's speed, I can lower the power usage and thus the temperature.
>>Microsoft's Power Control Panel applet doesn't allow you to do that.
>>
>>This problem doesn't happens when I use my TabletPC with batteries.
>>
>>I remember that an older IBM Thinkpad I had, came with this kind of
>>utility.
>>
>>Any hint?
>>
>>
>>Thanks
>>Juan I. Cahis
>>Santiago de Chile (South America)
>>Note: Please forgive me for my bad English, I am trying to improve it!
>>
>>
>
> I don't have an Acer, but did it come with any power management utility?
> Both of my Toshiba machines, the 3500 and the M200, have a power app that
> lets you select the speed of the CPU, and many other power settings. Do
> you
>
> --
> John