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    Looking for a Laptop Cooling Pad that's extremely slim in the front.

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by FourForty, Feb 18, 2015.

  1. FourForty

    FourForty Notebook Consultant

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    So, I just got a Lenovo Y50 (15") and i would like to throw a cooler pad under it. Not really to keep it cool, but to raise the back end about an inch or two off the table to make the keyboard a bit angled for comfort.

    My old laptop i just propped it up using a small block propped under the battery in the back. Sadly if i try this with the Lenovo the feet on the front don't touch the table as it rests on the front bezel.

    So, I need a cooling pad, but it has to be super thin at the front. I don't like the front being raised at all. so the less the best. The rear i need an inch or two, adjustable is an extra bonus. I don't care if it has fans or not. Not a fan of LED's.

    Does a pad like this exist? All the ones i've found are fairly thick to help airflow. Any help would be appreciated.

    EDIT: After some more research i found the Coolermaster NotePal U2. It's exactly what i needed and works great for me. I got the 'Plus' version that has included cooling fans in case i end up needing them.
     
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  2. StormJumper

    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    Forget it laptop cooler are money makers for those company and do little to nothing to keep your system cool. You can always make a metal cage that raises the back at a angle toward the front to make everything symmetrical so the backside doesn't feel so out of place.
     
  3. 3Fees

    3Fees Notebook Deity

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