13" Macbook Pro runs burning hot in bootcamp vista?

I just got a new macbook 13". I was using my bootcamp vista and the macbook literally burned my lap. I flipped it over and the metal area, directly in the center of the macbook, was BURNING hot. Probably hot enough to cook an egg -- I know I couldn't leave my hand there for a long time. Is this normal? I'm afraid this laptop will burn my legs or cause other heat related issues...

Make sure you have Vista and the BootCamp drivers up to date, but Apple doesn't recommend using a portable computer in your lap:
From the MacBook Care page:
+For prolonged use, place your MacBook on a flat, stable surface. Do not place your MacBook on your lap or other body surface for extended periods of time. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn. The bottom of the MacBook case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the computer to the cooler air outside. The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow, which keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. In addition, warm air is vented from the slots in the back of the case.+

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