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    Laptop cooler for T61?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Tailic, Jul 4, 2007.

  1. Tailic

    Tailic Notebook Deity

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    I have a 15.4 inch T61 on the way and I'm wondering if I should get some kind of stand for when I'm using it on my lap. I know the new fan system is pretty good but I don't know if it draws in air from the bottom or from one of the side vents.

    6465CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
    07/31/07 $970.19 $970.19
    6465CTO CTO THINKPAD T61 WIDESCREEN-3Y
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    I'm gonna add in 2gb if anyone was wondering :)
     
    Tailic, Jul 4, 2007
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  2. Grentz

    Grentz Notebook Evangelist

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    I wouldn't bother. The T61 series has tons of vents all over and is very cool/quiet running. I use mine on my lap all the time with no issues with heat.
     
    Grentz, Jul 4, 2007
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    i have one, but it doesn't decrease any temps
    pointless
     
    syxbit, Jul 4, 2007
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  4. Tailic

    Tailic Notebook Deity

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    I'm mostly worried about clogging the vents up, not the ones with 3 fans blow upward.

    So I assume the fan draws in air from the side?
     
    Tailic, Jul 4, 2007
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