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    Do you prop your laptops up?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by hax0rJimDuggan, Jan 22, 2009.

  1. hax0rJimDuggan

    hax0rJimDuggan Notebook Deity

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    Whether it's for better air flow or ergonomics? I'm tinkering with it and it does seem to be a bit more comfortable with the screen up higher.

    So what do you guys do?
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, Jan 22, 2009
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  2. frozenarcticguy

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    I used to prop the back up an inch or two when gaming then I got a notebook cooler and that helps out better
     
    frozenarcticguy, Jan 22, 2009
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  3. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i use these. They come with disc's that stick on the bottom for the feet to stay on. I stuck them right on each side of the battery, and the 2 front corners.

    i like it better propped up, it's a lot more comfortable, and i think it helps with the temp just a little.
     
    N00d13s, Jan 22, 2009
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  4. goodspeed(TPF)

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    Not usually. No.
     
    goodspeed(TPF), Jan 22, 2009
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    while gaming i do. temps hardly go above 70. used to use a bottle cap. now i use a 1 inch thick marble slab (don't ask) .without raising, i notice the temps creeping up to 80.
     
    mEatWad, Jan 22, 2009
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  6. SmoothTofu

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    I use folds of paper to prop my back.
     
    SmoothTofu, Jan 22, 2009
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  7. Jakamo5

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    I poked holes in my laptop with a screwdriver to provide more ventilation. It doesn't get hot anymore at all. It also doesn't turn on.
     
    Jakamo5, Jan 22, 2009
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  8. rapion125

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    No. I use a laptop cooler.
     
    rapion125, Jan 22, 2009
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    Thanks for reposting this. I want them. I'm away from my cooler for the winter and currently have my wallet propping up the back. Economy being what it is the wallet may get a little thin for proper ventilation.
     
    Syngensmyth, Jan 22, 2009
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  10. Jakamo5

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    might be able to save yourself some money with a few bottlecaps and a gluegun tho. Just take the wider thinner bottlecaps and put a soda bottle cap on top.

    I actually have a few checkers in my laptop bag because I don't take my notebook cooler with me when i'm on the go
     
    Jakamo5, Jan 23, 2009
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  11. Mimino

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    lol i use a dictionary :) keeps my laptop smart and cool.
     
    Mimino, Jan 23, 2009
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  12. gselsidi

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    i usually place it on my boner and that props it up and gives it more air ventilation

    P.S. it hurts after a while
     
    gselsidi, Jan 23, 2009
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