How much is too much heat?

I just got my Macbook last week and have seen the issues with the operating temps. I installed the CoreDuoTemp utility today and have noticed that my notebook is running around 122 degrees (F) while it is in use. Slighly lower when it is sitting idle. This is on a flat desk surface. I dont really hear my fan running at any time either. Should I be concerned with this level of heat or isit somewhat normal.?

I've heard these new MacBooks are getting pretty hot, though I don't know how normal that is. I used a Powerbook G4 titanium for years and it got pretty hot as well... don't know if the new MacBook's get just as hot or hotter since I haven't used one. On another note, seem even PC laptops get hot as well though, my ex had a Compaq laptop and that thing got hot enough to cook an egg on underneath. Sooo... I think for the most part, this scenerio is normal, especially with laptops...
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