Thermapak heatshift

I was searching for cooling devices for a macbook pro and.. well, obviously, most of the ones I fould are related to a base with some coolers on it. But since a macbookpro has its cooling based on it being a heatsink, I dont think that some additional external fans will help THAT much.

Then, I came across this Thermapak heatshift product, which is intended to be used exactly as a heat sink. Has anyone tested it, or know if it is worth it?

It seemed nice to me, because it would work as an extension for the heatsink, and my legs wouldn't feel warm while using the notebook. It's easier to use this thing on my legs than a base with some fans running on it.

Opinions?


(Product can be found here:
Amazon.com: ThermaPAK HeatShift Laptop Cooler 15 inch Black: Electronics)


Thanks in advance!
Fernando.

 

It's just another thermo-conductive material.

Honestly, if you're that concerned with heat, get a hard-shell case like a Speck or mCover that elevates the rear of the device or get something like this:
Amazon.com: Targus Ergonomic Cooling Mobile X-Stand designed for up to 17 Inch Notebooks AWE09US (Silver): Gateway

 

take a look at rain design's iLap.

i have one myself and it makes using the lappy ALOT more comfortable.

they say that the aluminum or w/e metal they use acts like a heatsink. i'm kinda doubting that it works as well as they imply it does, but the ilap DOES heat up.

 

fgielow,

I have a different take. The thermo conductive heat sinks are more conducive to the cooling system of the MBP's. No fan type of cooler is going to do much to enhance the rear intake and exhaust of the MB line. Blowing air across the bottom is much less effective than direct thermal transfer. Albeit, until the heat sink acquires equilibrium with the heat source.

You may find that you will prefer something more rigid though, if you are actually using on your lap.

 

These pads are a good concept.. the problem is they can only keep it cool for so long... the more it reacts and warms up, the less effective it is, and eventually... its run out of any ability to help cool at all. If your only going to use it a few hours at a time, it could be good.

 

Coolbook

This program is $10. Undervolt the CPU and you can drop the temps by up to 10C. I personally got about 7C.

 

I had read a little about undervolting before, but then I forgot to keep researching on it.


I understand why it can lower temperatures but, oh well, shouldn't the mac be optimized to work on its default voltage? I mean.. If it is that good to undervolt, why isnt it default?

So.. What are the cons of undervolting? And, is there any other pro, beyond less energy consumption and heating?



Thanks very much
Fernando

 

Code:

CoolBook does not work with the i5 / i7 MacBook Pro.

Oh darn. xD
I'll get an i5 or an i7. hahahaha
But I'll try to find another app that works on that, if I succeed I'll let you know.

 

No guys, this is way better.




MoshiMonde
The awesome laptop cooler/stand


Other things.
I got this:
Mini Display Port to HDMI

I know I can get one for $9 mini Port to HDMI but when I calculate the shipping. It ends up the same as buying in-store.

 

that looks like it could be good...

on an adapter, yes you can find them for $9 or so, but look carefully at them because most of the cheapy ones will not support audio... the moshimonde one there supports it fine.

 

I love Moshi, their product is made with Aluminum and it does feel exact same like the MacBook Pro.

The cooling stand is exactly like a HUGE heatsink that touch the bottom of the metal of your Macbook Pro.

 

Regarding minidisplay port to HDMI adapter,

I bought one of these:
DealExtreme: $15.35 Mini DisplayPort DP Male to HDMI Male Adapter Cable (1.8M)

It didn't arrive yet, but a friend of mine bought the same model and it works perfectly. But oh well, it's made in China, so there is probably like 10% of chance it will not work, even though. xD


ps.: It does support audio, but only for the newer macbook pro models, don't know since when the minidisplay port supports audio..

 

Is that product useful as the question was posed by the original question?? (as comfortable when resting on ones lap/legs). It seems more used as a desktop appliance, and awkward using it on ones lap.