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    What is the best 15.6'' laptop stand for cooling

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by nicnad, Dec 16, 2010.

  1. nicnad

    nicnad Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I'm looking for a laptop stand to cool off my laptop. I have a 15.6 inches laptop that is quite heavy (>6lbs). I would like a metal one that have a small elevation and I don't need it to be adjustable. What is the best quality/price stand I can get?

    I would like if the item is available (or may be shipped) in Canada.

    Thanks.
     
    nicnad, Dec 16, 2010
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    s2odin Merrica!

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  3. nicnad

    nicnad Notebook Consultant

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    The zalman seems to be a little bit expense compared to a passive stand or another cooler. Is it worth the extra bucks since I'm actually looking for a basic passive laptop stand? And if I go for the zalman... should i get the zalman nc3000u instead? It is sold for 2$ less than the nc2000 at tigerdirect.ca ( Buy the Zalman ZM-NC3000U Notebook Cooler at TigerDirect.ca)

    Thank you for your help
     
    nicnad, Dec 16, 2010
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    first of all, what kind of laptop(s) will this be for?
     
    houstoned, Dec 17, 2010
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  5. nicnad

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    Dell precision M4500
     
    nicnad, Dec 18, 2010
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  6. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    could you post a pic of the bottom please? If I am not mistaken it only has a few vents
     
    X2P, Dec 18, 2010
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    nicnad, Dec 18, 2010
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Could you try another url or repost as an attachment please, the link is showing up a blank.
     
    X2P, Dec 19, 2010
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    Check out the CoolerMaster X2 or U3, either should work.
     
    X2P, Dec 19, 2010
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    I've had the CoolerMaster X2 and I think it would be a poor fit for a 15 in notebook. The size is too small (for my Asus it was at least), and the fan was not pushing enough air imho.

    Either get one with 2 or more smaller fans or get one with one giant fan in the middle. I had a Thermaltake Massive23 and not only did it move a lot of air but it did so very quietly.

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    At a price of $20 to $30 the Thermaltake Massive23 LX is hard to beat.
     
    kamitorial, Dec 22, 2010
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    Zaltman NC2000 or something was the best for 15 inch when i got my cooling pad... also if the NC3000 is newer , i'd get that since its most likely designed for 15.6 inch.. NC2000 was for 15.4..

    Panther214
     
    Panther214, Dec 25, 2010
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