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    portable laptop coolers?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Drager773, Jul 24, 2010.

  1. Drager773

    Drager773 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm searching for a portable laptop cooler and I have no idea where to look.

    Initially I was just going to buy the NZXT Cryo LX because it folds, but it seems like it might be too bulky. I need a portable cooler that can cool a 17.3 inch Widescreen

    Is there a cooler out there that is portable and has amazing cooling abilities out there? I'm willing to shell out 100-150 dollars if one does exist

    On second thought should I just get the Cryo.
     
    Drager773, Jul 24, 2010
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Doesnt exist. You could carry arouund only the back half of the cyro though
     
    X2P, Jul 24, 2010
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  3. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    agreed. The two features just do not work together. The sacrifice would be very loud fans and an A/C adapter since 500ma is the maximum draw from the USB port, and the A/C adapter would make portability useless. It's the equivilent of asking for a 700HP car that gets 80mpg.
     
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    Drager773 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Aww pooey! I'm just going to get the Cryo than. lol I was a fool to think something like that existed.
     
    Drager773, Jul 24, 2010
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    woofer00 Wanderer

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    Throttle the CPU and prop it up on some bottle caps. I hear they're very portable.

    The bulk of the most portable coolers are passive. Active (as far as I've seen) means at least 2 fans that are each 1" thick.
     
    woofer00, Jul 25, 2010
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