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    notebook coolers with usb hubs for $25 or less?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by archaic, Oct 13, 2008.

  1. archaic

    archaic Notebook Consultant

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    I'm just looking for a decent notebook cooler with a usb hub that I can score for $25 or less. I need a usb hub so I figured why not get a cooler with a hub.
     
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    sterr Notebook Guru

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    Try the Targus Chill Mat. I think there are 2 different versions out there, one w/o a hub, and one with a 4 port hub.
    They are quiet and work well.
     
  3. catbuster

    catbuster Notebook Enthusiast

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    for $25 dollars dont expect to get anything good, if u want good cooler invest in it, and read the guides before buying anything, to make sure it will suite your notebook ;)
     
  4. archaic

    archaic Notebook Consultant

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    this is for an really old laptop that i use mostly for internet/word, i still keep it around cuz it works

    are the targus chillmats as bad as they say in the notebook cooler guide?
     
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    sterr Notebook Guru

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    they really arnt. I am very pleased with mine. I think i only payed about 18$ for it. very very pleased
     
  6. archaic

    archaic Notebook Consultant

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    ^can I get the model number?
     
  7. Aflintoff

    Aflintoff Newbie

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    The CoolPad and CoolPad Podium are two unique products. They do what they advertise and help in making notebooks cooler. However their are some downfalls.
     
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    flintoffk Newbie

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    yeah that coolpads work better
     
  9. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The brand doesnt matter, neither does the price.

    u have to see the design of the cooler and whether its consistent with the laptops bottom chassis.

    if both compliment each other only then u ll get maximum performance.


    my $10 cooler works better for me than $80 Zalman
     
  10. archaic

    archaic Notebook Consultant

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    should i post a new thread then asking for coolers with the design? I know which design works since I had one for a couple of years and then it died :(

    basically anything with two medium sized fans that raises the notebook a bit higher works wonders