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    Targus HeatDenfense Cooling Pad

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by sublime313, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. sublime313

    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    Best Buy has it for $29. Anyone here have an opinion on it? I was thinking of ordering a Thermaltake Ixoft pad for my hp dv5t, but I might just go for this one instead. I understand these pads are not as effective as a pad with coolers, but this seems more convenient and easier to use on a bed, lap, etc. for short use. Opinions?
     
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  2. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    Notepal Infinite if you are looking for a cooler to use on a bed or lap or any other soft surface.

    I had the Targus HD. I got it for free after rebates from frys. It sucked so bad I returned it.
     
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    sublime313 Notebook Evangelist

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    Some have told me I won't need a cooler since I dont have a dedicated GPU. But the dv5t just plain runs hot, doesnt it?

    Lakjin, did the Targus HD work as a 1 or 2 hour cooling solution?
     
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Targus coolers are almost worse than nothing... better to use a book.. pads and most passive coolers will not only do nothing but actually cause more heat.
     
    X2P, Dec 7, 2008
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