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    Looking for specific Notebook Cooler fitting 15.4"

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by gitar1, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. gitar1

    gitar1 Notebook Guru

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    I was really impressed with the Notepal Infinite, but unfortunately, it draws power from the USB.

    I am looking for a notebook cooler that:

    - draws air from the side or back (like Notepal Infinite)
    - blows cool air up (not suck)
    - powered by AC/DC outlet AND USB (so I have the option for either one)

    Any help is greatly appreciated!

    PS.: I have a Vostro 1500 that can get hot during gaming.
     
    gitar1, Oct 29, 2007
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Whats wrong with power drawn from the USB???
     
    Johnny T, Oct 29, 2007
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  3. gitar1

    gitar1 Notebook Guru

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    Nothing, but a personal preference to have power drawn from an outlet is great to have ;)

    EDIT: Actually, now thinking about it. Wouldn't drawing power from the USB cause an increase in notebook temperature?
     
    gitar1, Oct 29, 2007
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    the USB is maxxed at 5v, shouldn't make any difference
     
    theZoid, Oct 30, 2007
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    hmm I like the notepal infinite personally

    I've been looking and can't seem to find one that draws power from an outlet other than a USB. I bought one from targus and no longer use it, see my review for details.

    as long as it doesn't make to much noise and covers a large space and is reviewed as cooling well then buy it.

    nothing else should matter as long as it fits your notebook and has the fans in the right places for the vents on your notebook.
     
    Busy_lad, Oct 30, 2007
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  6. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    as the person above said....5v only...in fact its is also 500mA ....so not much.

    Also have you read my review?? :p
     
    Johnny T, Oct 30, 2007
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    Hehe, alright. I am convinced. Notepal Infinite it is :D
     
    gitar1, Oct 30, 2007
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    lol! did my review convince you :p?
     
    Johnny T, Oct 30, 2007
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    Yes, of course it did :) .

    Anyways, like the fact that it sucks air in from the back (not bottom, which is great) and blows it up from the top.
     
    gitar1, Oct 30, 2007
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    I happened to have a 15'' wide screen next to me (not mine, a dv6000t). just put it on the cooler, and i can say that it fits very well :) my friend bought one of these after i recommend it to him and he has a G1S (quite big :p) and that fits fine also :)
     
    Johnny T, Oct 30, 2007
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  11. zoidbergslo

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    You can buy something like power adapter for ipod or sth. It should do the trick of running usb powered cooler.
     
    zoidbergslo, Oct 30, 2007
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    fistycuffs Notebook Enthusiast

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    fistycuffs, Nov 6, 2007
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