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    G-Pad Cooler

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hawsome, Aug 15, 2007.

  1. hawsome

    hawsome Newbie

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    Hi guys, I was thinking about buying one of these G-Pad coolers for my MacBook. Anyone have any comments on it's performance or any other suggestions for that matter? Thanks!

    They also seem to have won one of these:
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    Is Taiwan credible?
     
    hawsome, Aug 15, 2007
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  2. hawsome

    hawsome Newbie

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    bump! :D :D :D :D
     
    hawsome, Aug 16, 2007
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    hawsome Newbie

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    bumpity bump bump :D :D :D :D :D
     
    hawsome, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. imhungry29

    imhungry29 Notebook Evangelist

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    for a macbook pro i would suggest something with active cooling. from what ive seen on the older generations of macbooks they have passive cool already. im not sure if they even have fans in them. im pretty sure they do but i have not seen an air intake grill for the ones ive seen. u should try the Zalman ZM-NC1000. works well for most notebooks. u get air all across the bottom of ur computer so there are no deadspots. :D
     
    imhungry29, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. hawsome

    hawsome Newbie

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    I see, that Zalman looks insane, thanks!

    Still...I wanted something compact and I'm still kind of curious about the performance of this sucker...
     
    hawsome, Aug 27, 2007
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    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    From the reviews ive read it really depends on your laptop and well, the best active coolpad should perform better than the best passive one.

    with this g-pad thingy, your laptop has to be totally flat at the bottom otherwise it is useless.

    the zalman is a much better cooler and it's zalman, theyve always done well with this crap, gigabyte are a bit newer at this.

    perhaps you should try the thermaltake ixoft if u want portability
     
    SideSwipe, Aug 27, 2007
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  7. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have just (1hr ago) bought a Coolermaster Notepal infinity which is similar to a NC-1000, I previously had a normal notepal for over a year, couldnt resist the bargain ($20USD but i bought it in HK) so i bought the infinity.

    I will post some stats later or perhaps even a mini review. :D
     
    Johnny T, Aug 27, 2007
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  8. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    Look forward to it :)
     
    INEEDMONEY, Aug 28, 2007
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  9. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I have decided that I will do a full review, comparing Infinity, Notepal and no cooler. :D Will be done by tonight!
     
    Johnny T, Aug 29, 2007
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  10. forp

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    where did you bought the Coolermaster Notepal infinity? how much? Thanks
     
    forp, Aug 29, 2007
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  11. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Coming soon!

    WAIT FOR IT ALMOST DONE!

    Review will be posted within 1 hour, stay tuned! :D
     
    Johnny T, Aug 29, 2007
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    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    review Posted!
     
    Johnny T, Aug 29, 2007
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  13. Furia

    Furia Notebook Guru

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    hmm.. I will get one and try.

    why not? ASUS / logitech came from taiwan.

    just realized I found this post via search.. and is a old post.. sorry for bumping it
     
    Furia, Sep 13, 2007
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