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    Cooling/Docking Station, Suggestions Anyone?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Mihael Keehl, May 6, 2011.

  1. Mihael Keehl

    Mihael Keehl Notebook Evangelist

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    I was hoping you guys could recommend a cooling-docking station of some sort, it doesn't have to be portable as I will only use it when I am home on my desk. I would prefer it have some additional USB ports, as when I am home, I have to plug in quite a few things from my camera, printer, external hard drive, mouse and the list just goes on and on.

    My laptop doesn't have any heating issues but when it's summer here, the days do tend to get really hot. My easy fix was putting my digital camera box underneath my laptop but I figured it was time for something a bit more. As I have noticed, when not suspended in the air (usually with a small box in the middle of the bottom), the palm rest generally becomes hotter.

    I need something that will have a fan as well, two preferably, I'm not sure where to begin, I scoured on eBay found some stuff I wasn't really truly impressed. This docking/cooling station I want to last for quite some time. I have a surge protecting power strip that supports USB's as well, so don't worry about suggesting those.

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    Edit: Everything I connect will be connected via USB, that means I don't really need an external monitor port, whatever that is called. Also, I don't need an HDMI port either as I don't have HD Display.

    I was able to find this on eBay, however I don't really like the size of it such that it becomes a bit too obtrusive on my desk. Although, I believe that fan probably could keep me cool in the summer..
     
  2. Wally33

    Wally33 Notebook Consultant

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