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    What's the best notebook cooler to use on your lap?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Starscream, May 11, 2011.

  1. Starscream

    Starscream Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking for a notebook cooler to use on my lap for extended periods of time. My laptop is the 14 inch m14x alienware.

    I noticed that a lot of laptop coolers are meant to be used on desks and would cause great discomfort if put on legs for long time.

    the one that looks good from my research is the targus lap chill mat.

    Amazon.com: Targus Lap Chill Mat AWE55US (Black with Gray): Computer & Accessories

    I would like to hear other opinions before I purchase. thanks.
     
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    Arclight615 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here is what I am running:
    Cryo
     
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  3. Starscream

    Starscream Notebook Consultant

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    is it comfortable on your lap?
     
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  4. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    It doesn't look like it...

    ... my suggestion, if you don't mind a passive cooler, would be the Rain Design iLap. You pay a fairly hideous price for a bent piece of aluminium and some velvet, but it does what it says it'll do.

    iLap Laptop Stand - intro
     
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    M1rr0r Notebook Enthusiast

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    Lapdesk solutions usually get uncomfortable pretty quick. Depending on where and how you intend to be sitting, you may wish to consider a breakfast in bed like tray.


    http://www.lapdawg.com/
     
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    $90? No thank you...I can get the most powerful cooler on the market for $80, shipped.

    But for using a laptop on the lap in bed....well, I'd say the best solution would be to have really good airflow, and not block the vents somehow.

    Lol, they shouldn't be called "lap"tops anymore...more like...notebooks. Yeah. :p

    Mr. Mysterious
     
    Mr_Mysterious, May 11, 2011
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  7. ViciousXUSMC

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    Is not good for lap use, its big, heavy, and not flat on the bottom, and it pulls air from the bottom so your lap can easily inhibit the airflow.

    iLap is not a cooler its a stand - also still not flat on the bottom in 'lapmode'

    lapdawg is not a cooler its a stand. It's also very expensive.

    ____________________________________

    The best answer is the Cooler Master Notepal Infinite

    Amazon.com: Cooler Master Notepal Infinite Notebook Cooler Black with Silver Mesh- (R9-NBC-BWCB-GP): Electronics

    It's cheap @$35.00

    It has a totally flat bottom so it has maximum surface area for comfort and stability on your lap.

    Also it pulls air in from the back of the cooler not the bottom so while in use on your lap or in bed it wont block the airflow to the cooler.

    The first one the OP posted also looks pretty good.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, May 12, 2011
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  8. Vogelbung

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    The standoff is how it dissipates heat. Ergo, cooler. And if it's on a lap, flat is a disadvantage.
     
    Vogelbung, May 12, 2011
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  10. Starscream

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    thanks guys for all the suggestions! :)
     
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    I love my Xpad.
     
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