Cooler Master NotePal LapAir Notebook Cooler (supports up to 17") $12.99 AR shipped @newegg

at newegg:

Cooler Master NotePal LapAir Notebook Cooler, support up to 17" Model R9-NBC-LPAR-GP $22.99 after $10 MIR = $12.99 final price with free shipping! **Qualifies for free 2 Day shipping for those with Shoprunner!

$10 MIR form, exp. 2/27/12

Decent reviews. Still at $25.99 at Amazon

LINK:
Newegg.com - Cooler Master NotePal LapAir Notebook Cooler, support up to 17" Model R9-NBC-LPAR-GP

The Notepal LapAir is a simple and elegant solution to a problem that has existed since the mass production of laptops. That is, finding a comfortable way to use a laptop away from a desk without it overheating or burning the user. A laptop cooler and a cushion have come together to create the perfect away from the office companion. It allows users to work on their laptop anywhere they can find a seat or lay down. The LapAir becomes an ergonomic surface for viewing and typing while resting on a user’s lap. Cooler Master understands that comfort is paramount in these situations and the Notepal LapAir is engineered to deliver.

• Noiseless fan with great cooling performance.
  
• Comfy sponge mat provides comfort.
  
• Ergonomic design for best viewing/typing angle.
  
• Easy access to fan for quick cleaning.
  
• Powered by USB port extender, you won't lose a USB port.
  
• Cable grooves for easy USB cable management.
  
• Supports up to 17" laptops

 

Looks like a decent lap desk and a good price after rebate too.

 

Will it work good for my new envy 15? I've been wanting to purchase a cooler for my envy 15 to use on my bed. Anyone has experience with this cooler?

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Does it blow air up? Also a single 80mm fan doesn't seem like very much. I think the nzxt cryo lx has 3 80mm fans.

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Except you can't use it as a lapdesk like you can with this one. The Cryo also costs 4-5x as much.

 

If you look at the user reviews on Amazon most are favorable and very detailed on the quality of the cooler.

For the price and brand reliability I am thinking about purchasing for my Dell XPS 1647, and will also use in BR/chair..etc


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I wouldn't be too concerned about the lack of fans (or size). The goal is to get an unrestricted flow of cool air to your air intakes, and to block the warm air exhaust from getting right back in. Multiple fans are useful in making sure you get airflow at the right spot. This only has a single fan right in the center, but it sits in a bowl shape which should disperse the air across the entire vent area (so it should be in the right spot for most every laptop).

I think people get too consumed by the idea of needing huge powerful fans. It doesn't really matter if you are pushing a ton of air, your internal fan can only move so much air across the heat sink regardless of how much you think you are "pushing" air into it. It would be interesting to see a test of this, versus Cryo LX, versus the one where you can move the fan exactly where you want it. I'm guessing the performance difference is negligible, but I love to be proven wrong!

 

I ordered this morning, I have Shopprunner 2 day shipping so should have fairly soon.

I can let you guys know how it is working out if you want.

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So it blows air up, right?
@Cin': I look forward to your insight

 

I'm not sure about this, but I think the fan actually blows air outward, but the bowl shaping redirects the flow in the upwards direction. I should probably watch the video from Newegg with the sound turned on to confirm this.

 

As far as I can tell it does (see below)!
Cool, will advise after using it a bit! : )

From a vid' I watched the Ventilation holes are in the back, the fan sucks in the cool air and then on the top where your laptop will sit, blows the air up and out thru the fan and the ventilation mesh cooling your laptop that way.

 

When are you getting yours?

 

^^Got my tracking information today, so should arrive Friday!