Clamshell mode macbook any dangers?

hey,
well i just got myself a nice 32" HD TV that i also want to use as the main display for my mac book core duo. just want to know if there are any issues with using the macbook mainly in clamshell mode.
have heard reports that over heating is an issue?
thanks

I have used my MB almost exclusively in clamshell mode since new. It's 10 months old now and seems to have come to no harm. It does tend to run a few degrees hotter on average, as shown by the iStat pro widget, but not so I'd worry. If you want to be ultra-cautious use a cooler - I recently purchased a USB-powered one for about £20 ($40) and when this is running the temps are about the same as those with the lid open.
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