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    Cool Balls $0.99 Shipped!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by ViciousXUSMC, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Deal Link - Laptop / Keyboard Cooling Cooler Stand (Black), FREE Shipping, Laptop / Keyboard Cooling Cooler Stand (Black)

    Use Code - WRSDN0 for free shipping.



    These things are invaluable I think, I effectivly replaced my $60.00 laptop cooler with these $1.00 balls a few years back when I had my Asus W90.

    Super light, easy to pack, it will effectively give you that nice tilt to your laptop that cooling pad does so it makes it more ergonomic, also in many cases the raised laptop will run cooler since it can get air into the vents easier.

    No laptop should require a active cooler if it is working properly, as is the case with mine, I just used it mainly for the tilt. But this was way easier to pack & manage.

    So since they are on sale for $0.99 why not get some?
     
  2. MrButterBiscuits

    MrButterBiscuits ~Veritas Y Aequitas~

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    I just might take them up on that deal, looks like something that would come in handy on my new system. Btw nice to see you again Vicious :D
     
  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Heh, I am here daily where have you been? :D

    BTW ~Veritas Y Aequitas~ = Darkest Hour?
     
  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just ordered 4. No free shipping to Canada :( But good thing I'm going to start working in the US and already have an address :)
     
  5. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Ordered 2. :D Do you guys think this would help my incoming r3? BTW, Thanks viscous!
     
  6. c4sc4

    c4sc4 Notebook Consultant

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    I wonder if these will be more effective then the two pink pearl erasers I am currently using? Well for a buck I can at least now use the erasers for actually erasing stuff.
     
  7. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Something else I like about these, pick up the front of my laptop and can move it around a desk/table freely to reposition it :D

    But it does not slip anywhere when in use.
     
  8. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    So one order comes with two of those right?
     
  9. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Yep 2 of them, and some little self stick velcro pads that you put on the bottom of your laptop to hold them in place, and you take them off when you pack your laptop into a bag.
     
  10. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    i THINK vicious introduced me to these in an older thread, but i can vouch for these little things. they work really well. as some of u may know, i'm really into laptop cooling, and have used/owned many different solutions. these cool balls have replaced all of my portable stands/coolers cuz they are just so convenient.

    i already have 4 sets, but might have to get some more just because. :p hey vicious, do u know if these ship from the USA? the last ones i ordered were shipped from china and took forever.
     
  11. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I do not know, the one set I got was from china (meritline) these are from a different store but probably still originate from china.
     
  12. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    For $2 for two sets, you can't go wrong.
     
  13. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I bought four sets, shipping didn't change, so $6.65 total for four sets. Thanks Vicious. I was using bottle caps, lol. That tilt helps with typing and cooling a little bit.
     
  14. Simon

    Simon Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought 5 sets, going to give them to my friends and girlfriend who has no coolers. Thanks a lot. :D
     
  15. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    6.65 for four? How much is your tax over there?

    Edit: Oh, Did you not use the code for free shipping? WRSDN0.
     
  16. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Wups, Oh well only a couple bucks. Still cheap.
     
  17. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Can't you cancel it to get your $2 back? Or get another two pairs of cool ball? :D
     
  18. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Yeah i ordered 2 sets as well.

    Thanks OP for finding the deal ;).
     
  19. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    lol that's exactly what i did! i was tired of seeing my buddies' laptops get super hot while we're LAN'ing or something. i can't stand hearing/seeing a laptop's fans blazing at warp speeds. poor laptop :( i even gave another one of my buddies my targus x-stand. that little thing was $30~ bucks!

    ***IMPORTANT TIP!!!***
    make sure u don't place your velcro pieces too close to exhaust vents, mainly on gaming or laptops with mid-high end hardware, because the heat will cause the sticky stuff on the velcro to heat up and shift a bit. if u do place the cool balls near an exhaust vent, just make sure it has about a half an inch to an inch of space around it. that'll give it ample room to shift a bit. if u put it too close to the outer edge, the sticky piece might shift too much and end up hanging off the edge a bit.
     
  20. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    I submitted a request for credit and we'll see. I'll get two more pairs of balls if they will allow that. ;) Then I can give everyone some balls instead of telling them to get their own.
     
  21. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Any R3 users who bought this? :)
     
  22. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    LOL. Hopefully, there would be no problems with your request! :D
     
  23. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    They refunded my shipping cost. Nice!
     
  24. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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  25. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Strictly speaking of dancing of course. :p
     
  26. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Nice. Now you have more balls that would make you cooler. :D
     
  27. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    How do these work with the G73? Does it feel like the back is raised too much?
     
  28. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Well my Cooler Master Notepal U3 is dying (one of the fans is grinding), so I might try this. Ordering tomorrow and thanks for the post! :D
     
  29. houstoned

    houstoned Yoga Pants Connoisseur.

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    it's not a very extreme angle. it only lifts your laptop about an inch. i bought extra sets for my buddies, and 2 of them happen to have G73's. i haven't heard of any problems or complaints yet. just make sure u don't place your stickies too close to an exhaust or the glue will shift a bit due to the heat.
     
  30. TwiggLe

    TwiggLe Notebook Consultant

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    For 99 cents why wouldn't you order these? Thanks OP for this. Just placed my order.
     
  31. gordesky1

    gordesky1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just ordered 5 of them thanks! :)

    These will come in handy for other stuff too like missing feet from other electronics.


    Also does anyone know if they work good on the m11x? Even tho not sure if they would be good for that because the fan vent is on the right side..
     
  32. ComputerMD82

    ComputerMD82 NX-74205

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    Thanks for the deal by the way! I can stop using decks of cards to prop up laptops now :)
     
  33. ray4jc

    ray4jc Notebook Evangelist

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    gonna try these on my laptop and router....thanks
     
  34. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    Ooh, router, good idea.
     
  35. ZRock

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    Ordered five myself, thank you for this!
     
  36. Typecast

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    Anyone received their balls? :D
     
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    My balls are supposed to be in the mail. I can't wait to have multiple balls to play with.
     
  38. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    LOL. You always crack me up goldfish. :) How do you know its in mail?
     
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    HTWingNut Potato

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    What? You don't know where your balls are? poor poor man...

    I dunno. Just guessing.
     
  40. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    I hope my balls get here sooner.
     
  41. TwiggLe

    TwiggLe Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered mine sunday, got the email saying they shipped monday.

    Nothing yet, luckily I had like $3 in paypal just sitting there from buying other stuff and getting cash back from using paypal. So techincally they where free.
     
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    Are these desk use only or are they big enough/comfy to use on your lap?
     
  43. gordesky1

    gordesky1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Has anyone tried too email them?

    Today i tried too email them because it seems like my email address is not working when i log on it says not found.. so when i emailed them it keeps saying Delivery to the following recipients failed..

    Is this a legit company?
     
  44. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Legit? Hopefully?
     
  45. ZRock

    ZRock Notebook Consultant

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    Not sure, I still haven't received mine...
     
  46. ikethegreat

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    I haven't received mine either. I wonder where they ship from?
     
  47. gordesky1

    gordesky1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm i did a support ticket and so far no buddy got back too me :( But could be because its over the weekend.

    I just don't get why my account isn't working. keep saying Account Not Found..
     
  48. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Huh. My account doesn't work too. Byebye balls?
     
  49. gordesky1

    gordesky1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmm hopefully its because of the weekend and they disable the accounts for something?

    If i don't hear anything by monday or Tuesday going too call my bank and have a charge back and maybe tell them too block them or something so they wont take any more money out if they do.

    Ony 5$ but doesn't give them the right too take it. Mostly concern about if they will take more money out...
     
  50. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I have ordered from this company before, its legit.

    But maybe they had some kind of error with pricing (stacking w/ free shipping) and they were overloaded with orders and have not decided what to do yet about it.

    I payed for mine with paypal (had 2 orders) if they do not come through soon I may as well dispute it.
     
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