Really old thread, but wanted to comment that given the lid is only about 6 inches wide and recessed down, there are very few (if any) laptops that can sit on the center console without at least one side being raised up (if not both), thus creating an air gap. Laptop chassis temperatures also typically peak at 40-50C under load (60C for gaming laptops), this is because they are typically designed to be used on laps (although not all are, many of the gaming ones are designed to be used on a desk), so can't have too high temperatures that might cause burns when using for extended periods of time (although sometimes people still get burned or skin discoloration if they use it long enough).
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From a quick search, the target internal temp of a Starbucks sandwich is 165F (or 74C), which is significantly higher. The speed oven itself is much hotter (400-500F), but the target internal temp is a better reference for the temp of the sandwich when given to customer.
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A hot coffee or beverage actually is less of a risk, because the cups are designed to limit thermal transfer to people and surfaces it is placed on (bottom of cup has a lip that is raised).