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Laptop cooling pad

post #1 of 7
6/20/07 at 7:13pm
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I just got my first laptop and was wondering if I need one?

Thanks.

~T
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post #2 of 7
6/20/07 at 7:46pm

Re: Laptop cooling pad

Generally, no one is not *needed* if you own a top of the line DTR with a high end video card you may want one. If you're not having any problems with how warm the laptop gets like sweaty palms, then I wouldn't bother getting a pad.
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post #3 of 7
6/21/07 at 12:14am

Re: Laptop cooling pad

I run one all the time, because I use my notebook computer as my home computer, on for hours. I am not sure my notebook computer was intended to be kept on as often as I keep it on -- perhaps it was designed to be used for brief periods while at cafes or something. So, for $20 (on sale), why not.

They tend to wear out after awhile -- becoming noisy. I've gone through two in about a year, so I only buy them when they are on sale.

I do not bring it with me when I bring the notebook into other rooms or on the road or anything.
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post #4 of 7
6/21/07 at 6:31pm

Re: Laptop cooling pad

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Antec...oductDetail.do

$20 or even less
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post #5 of 7
6/23/07 at 10:49am

Re: Laptop cooling pad

Hey, that's the one I use! It fits smaller notebooks. Larger notebooks might need a different design.

It isn't mentioned in the specs anywhere but you can split it apart to remove dust from the fans by removing the four padded feet, revealing screw holes.
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post #6 of 7
6/23/07 at 12:18pm

Re: Laptop cooling pad

I agree. I have a similar one made by Targus that I used to cool my DirecTV H20-600 heat furnace that eventually started to rattle when one of the fans got a little off.

Many folks use the Antec for the same purpose with very good results for either the H20 or HR20 HD DVR. I finally just opened my replacement H20 and installed a quiet fan inside the unit that has allowed the thing to run substantially cooler and is now almost a year out which is 9 months longer than the first one lasted before it fried itself.
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post #7 of 7
6/23/07 at 5:30pm

Re: Laptop cooling pad

There are very few laptops that actually need that. The vast majority are designed for adequate airflow, provided they are on a flat surface. Most overheating issues come from using it on a bed or lap, where airflow is restricted to the bottom.
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