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http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/notebook_cooler.html
I have used this cooler and it has cut down my fan usage dramatically.
Does not need power or USB port.
It works like a heat sink.
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Yeah I bought the Antec cooling pad for $30 and it looks good. Will have to test it when I finally pick up my laptop tomorrow [
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<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Klit
I was thinking of buying the Kingwin Ultra Cool 3-in-1 Multi-Function Notebook Cooler Pad with 8-in-1 Card Reader and the Evercool notebook cooler np-201. Both seem to be very versatile because of the features but I was wondering if it mounts properly on most 15.4" widescreen notebooks. Any help is appreciated.
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I think the market has a wide-screen laptop cooler vacuum at the moment. [V]
I've found a couple viable options, but I'm waiting on the Coolermaster R9-NBC-ADAS which isn't available in the US (as per an e-mail from a CoolerMaster representative.
One alternate option for wide screen notebooks is the Nexus quiet cooler which claims that it is "Compatible with all notebook computers." It's probably the quietest active cooler around and being an active cooler will be more efficient that just a giant piece of highly conductive metal.
http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/notebook_cooler.html
Another option I ran across is the iLap Laptop Stand. This one is passive and the only means of cooling will be distributing the heat across the aluminum stand and allowing more ventilation. It also has a nice cushion so that you can sit it on your lap.
http://www.raindesigninc.com/ilap.html
I haven't found much on this option but the Thermaltake Coolpad looks like it should be wide enough for a widescreen laptop. However, all the sites will state at maximum a 15" laptop. The extendable arm is nice, but the more moving parts the more likely to break. This one involves active cooling via fans and a large heat sink. If only it was qualified for larger notebooks (larger than 15") I'd be all over this one.
http://www.pccasegear.com/prod1738.htm
Finally there is the Spire PacificBreeze Notebook Cooler. This cooler has me baffled. I've searched several sites on a review of this strange contraption and have yet to run across a picture of how it works. It just looks strange. Where do you put it? I want pictures!!!!
http://www.hardwarecooling.com/product_info.php/cPath/33/products_id/514?s=e42fbd2d1a5fd295c46aa1821d7746dd
That brings me full circle back to the Coolermaster R9-NBC-ADAS notepal. This bad boy includes active cooling (via fans) and the large heat sink stand for distributing heat. It appears quite solid with no moving parts. Unfortunately, it is not available in the US yet.
http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_place=product&p_serial=R9-NBC-ADAS&other_title=+R9-NBC-ADAS+
Now time for the ultimate widescreen notepad. Besides that fact it has to be "wide" (imagine that) it would include two methods of active cooling. There would be heat pipes like from the nexus as well as fans. Furthermore, the user could purchase specialty fans (such as for a desktop case). This way you could actually vamp up your cooling to an even greater extent. The stand would be aluminum, strong, and attachments would allow it to tilt your laptop, sit flat, or sit on your lap comfortably. You could also purchase the "extra" version of this cooler which would include multiple USB ports. Accessories may include things like a power adapter to plug into a regular outlet.
I can imagine one step further and envision some liquid cooled notepad, but at some point the bottleneck becomes not the efficiency of the notepad cooler but the interface between the cooler and notepad. Without expert modifications to both the bottom of your case and the coolpad I think liquid cooling won't be beneficial beyond showing off to your friends. (and no, I wouldn't be that guy!) []
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<blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by warrenw
This may seem like a silly question, but would a notebook cooler also prolong the several-year life of a notebook, and/or reduce the chances of it breaking down unexpectedly? My thinking is that if the notebook's internal components operate in a cooler environment, they would "wear down" at a slower rate.
Because my notebook's fan is already pretty quiet, I'm wondering if there are other reasons for buying a cooler.
Thanks.
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Heat can cause early failure of a system in a couple ways. When components get hot they expand and being restrained by being mounted on a board or mounting bracket means there will be thermal stresses within that component. The thermal stress itself may not cause failure, but it could reduce the number of cycles til failure of a component. Another way early failure can occur is that as a laptop heats up, the fan will work harder or more frequently to regulate the temperature. This can cause your fan to go out and/or stop working unexpectedly. You may not even notice the fan going out if it's a quiet fan until it's too late. Even if you did notice it, replacing the fans on a laptop is not on my "fun-things-to-do" list. Also with increased air flow (due to the fan spinning at a higher RPM and/or turning on more frequently) you'll get more dust in your system. With more dust that means that cooling is even harder to do as the dust acts as an extra barrier for heat to be removed. With more dust that means your components can get even hotter (hence higher thermal stresses) and increasing the likely hood that the components will fail.
None of this should shock you. Everything will fail at some point in time. The question I cannot answer is how much will the life of your notebook be reduced. If by not getting a notepad cooler you reduce your notebook life from 20 years to 10, that is negligble since after 10 years that notepad will likely be tossed out for a newer model. Then again, it could reduce it to 2 years! *shrug*
Then there are some of us out there that are considering overclocking our desktop replacements in order to keep up with the Jones. [] One can never have enough cooling power when it comes to overclocking. I'd soak my unit in liquid nitrogen if the system would survive. *considers that for a split second*
I almost forgot to add that one major reason to get a laptop cooler is because of their very nature. They are called a "lap" top for a reason. People used to use them in their laps on business trips, planes, in their favorite chair, or anywhere. With the invention of wireless networks in airports, hotels, coffee shops, etc this is become more and more popular. However, laptops are getting more and more powerful. They are putting in better graphic cards and pushing the limits on mobile technology. With that increase in power, the laptop gets hot and can be quite uncomfortable in one's lap after a few minutes. In addition to the discomfort, studies have shown that it reduces the fertility in men by having that hot notebook on their lap. With a decent cooler you can continue using it on your lap and not have to worry about never having children nor being uncomfortably hot (if not burning) on your thighs while you play your games or work on your latest project.Last edited by a moderator: May 8, 2015 -
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Bigdawg--
Take a close look at the top pic of the Spire PacificBreeze Notebook Cooler at http://www.spirecoolers.com/acc.asp?ProdID=85
Right below the fans are little tabs -- I think the notebook must sit on these for elevation. Also, you can see (very faintly) some blue light on the surface on which the device is resting in the photo. Perhaps through slots that divert air at a right angle from the fan and to the underside of the laptop? Only a guess....
There's also the Xper NB-360: http://3cvillage.com/store/productpage.html?id=83
I know nothing about this aside from what it says on the website: 30cfm, 15 oz., 1.3 watts, 21db -- and best of all, according to them, it is "Brilliantly designed inside and outside." What more could you possibly want? []
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might end up costing you more then a decent cooler []
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Heh, lapboy,
You're probably right, but i love DIY projects.
That and it'd be cool to have a laptop cooling custom desk.
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Although I think my idea would only work if there's no little feet on the bottom of the laptop. Like you said, you have to maximize the contact surface.
Laptop Cooler
Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lapboy, Mar 10, 2005.
