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    Need help purchasing Notebook Cooler

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by mtbman, Sep 15, 2006.

  1. mtbman

    mtbman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,

    I'm new to this forum (in terms of posting info), and was hoping you guys could help me out on a slight dilemma. So, I recently purchased an Acer Travelmate 8205 WLMi for university. Anyways, when I get home, the laptop gets a bit warm and I am thinking of investing on a notebook cooler. Problem is, I looked all over the internet and I have seen 2 design approaches. One that takes air from the bottom of cooler and blows it towards the laptop's base. The other one is taking hot air and blowing it away from the base of the laptop and towards the sides or bottom of the laptop. Now, the theory behind it is that hot air rises. So, I suppose the first approach is the better one as it helps accelerate the hot air rising. I would like to have some recommendations on good notebook coolers that BLOW AIR TOWARDS the laptop and not drawing air from it. Thanks ahead for anyone that could help me. :)
     
    mtbman, Sep 15, 2006
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  2. Flipd

    Flipd Newbie

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    I purchased a Targus cooling pad to use under my Toshiba 4094. Two fans on the top of the pad blow up to cool the bottom of the laptop and there is a vent out the back of the cooling pad, also. Have used for less than a month.. but it works very very well in keeping it cool. I've not noticed any abnormal buildup of dust or other matter. The Toshiba overlaps the pad by about 2" all around but there is no feeling of tipping. The power is strictly thru USB. Another style has DC power ability in addition to the USB and that model has extra USB ports. Only downside.. my roommate has the same setup and his cooling pad fans started rattling after about 10 days use. The fan noise on mine is hardly noticable, so far. Hope that is of some help.
     
    Flipd, Sep 16, 2006
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  3. Th3R1pp3r

    Th3R1pp3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    Th3R1pp3r, Sep 17, 2006
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    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Th3R1pp3r I wish that I would have seen the cooler you purchased before I brought mine.I purchased one that is to small for a 17" notebook.(Didn't do the research)
     
    Reezin14, Sep 17, 2006
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    Pharoke Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the Spire Pacific Breeze and I love it. Keeps my Toshiba nice and cool even during 3+ hour gaming seesions.
     
    Pharoke, Sep 17, 2006
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    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    don't forget the bytecc aluminum cooler.
     
    kidA, Sep 18, 2006
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    KSpector Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the long run, are you happy with this one?
     
    KSpector, Dec 8, 2006
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