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MEANZ06
06-07-2011, 7:53pm
my laptop has been running hot lately, to the point it will just shut down unexpectedly. i opened it up and cleaned it out (wasnt really dirty at all).

i started looking around and im in favor of a USB driven one like this...

Logitech - Lapdesk N700 with Speakers (http://www.logitech.com/en-us/notebook-products/cooling-pads/devices/6564)

anyone have a better suggestion? TIA :cheers:
C5Nate
06-07-2011, 8:01pm
Do you really sit it on your lap or does it sit on a desk?
MEANZ06
06-07-2011, 8:05pm
Do you really sit it on your lap or does it sit on a desk?

:lol:.... :skep:
MEANZ06
06-07-2011, 8:06pm
No need to thank me. :D

http://www.sports-injury-info.com/image-files/ice-pack.jpg

believe me, that was my first thought... :D
C5Nate
06-07-2011, 8:07pm
No really.

If its in your lap most of the time, I have this one:

http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/belkin-laptop-cooling-lounge.jpg


I found it in one of the SkyMall magazines about 5 yrs ago.

I will cost you some run time plugged into your USB.

If on a desk, just prop the back of it up with gell pad or something like this:

http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/belkin-laptop-coolstrip.jpg
Datawiz
06-07-2011, 8:17pm
No need to thank me. :D

http://www.sports-injury-info.com/image-files/ice-pack.jpg

bmti
MEANZ06
06-07-2011, 8:17pm
No really.

If its in your lap most of the time, I have this one:

I found it in one of the SkyMall magazines about 5 yrs ago.

I will cost you some run time plugged into your USB.

If on a desk, just prop the back of it up with gell pad or something like this:

http://www.itechnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/belkin-laptop-coolstrip.jpg

it sits on a desk. so you think just lifting it up is enough? i was thinking something with a fan like i posted...
C5Nate
06-07-2011, 8:22pm
it sits on a desk. so you think just lifting it up is enough? i was thinking something with a fan like i posted...

:yesnod:

Works for me, I have an old wrist gel pad that was going to be pitched at work.

Gives it a nice angle and keeps it cool.

Looks like this one:
http://images.microdirect.co.uk/normal/inputdevices/keyboards/keyvivgel40.jpg
Chris Fowler
06-07-2011, 9:19pm
I've got this one. Works pretty well...

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/9713/9713593_ra.jpg

Logitech - Laptop Cooling Pad - 939-000119 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech+-+Laptop+Cooling+Pad/9713593.p?id=1218156155587&skuId=9713593&st=laptop%20cooler&cp=1&lp=1)
theanswriz42
06-07-2011, 9:21pm
One that has the Vancouver Canucks logo on it :thumbs:
MEANZ06
06-07-2011, 9:23pm
I've got this one. Works pretty well...

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/9713/9713593_ra.jpg

Logitech - Laptop Cooling Pad - 939-000119 (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Logitech+-+Laptop+Cooling+Pad/9713593.p?id=1218156155587&skuId=9713593&st=laptop%20cooler&cp=1&lp=1)

i saw that one. is it pretty quiet?... :cheers:


looks like a trip to Frys electronics is in order for tomorrow... :dance:
Chris Fowler
06-07-2011, 9:32pm
i saw that one. is it pretty quiet?... :cheers:


looks like a trip to Frys electronics is in order for tomorrow... :dance:
I was very surprised to find it was near silent.

I actually was just looking for a pad, no fan, but it was cheap. My work laptop got extra hot the other day so I plugged in the USB and barely heard the fan come on.
MEANZ06
06-07-2011, 9:39pm
One that has the Vancouver Canucks logo on it :thumbs:

just wait for game four buddy...:dance:

tell you what. canucks win the series and you send me a sticker (cant get them here for obvious reasons) ill put it on it... :D
theanswriz42
06-07-2011, 9:56pm
just wait for game four buddy...:dance:

tell you what. canucks win the series and you send me a sticker (cant get them here for obvious reasons) ill put it on it... :D
Deal, but there must be pics and you have to make it your avatar for a month :D
onedef92
06-08-2011, 10:27am
*whew* FWIW, I'm feelin' your avatar pic, MEANZ06. Lucky dog, huh? :D
mrvette
06-08-2011, 12:12pm
One thing to watch with them fan pads.....that it fits into your carry case with the computer and crap.....

many/most of them don't wife has like a 19?" Dell, and so a fan to fit, and then a mad hat search for a friggin' CASE to carry it all in....PIA....

and expensive, damnit....

:sadangel:
onedef92
06-08-2011, 1:13pm
My daughter could use one. She's about to stir-fry the frack outta' her Acer AspireOne netbook.
island14
06-08-2011, 1:33pm
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p275/meanz06/00040128.jpg

:D:lol:
onedef92
06-08-2011, 1:45pm
:lol:

Typisch Amerikanisch and shit.... :lol:
island14
06-08-2011, 2:09pm
Typisch Amerikanisch and shit.... :lol:

I owed him this.... :D :beer:
DukeAllen
06-08-2011, 2:16pm
I'm using a curved cheepie from Belkin. -$20 from the mart with Wals.
onedef92
06-09-2011, 11:01am
I'm using a curved cheepie from Belkin. -$20 from the mart with Wals.


Thanks for the tip. I know the place. :)
MEANZ06
06-09-2011, 5:42pm
I'm using a curved cheepie from Belkin. -$20 from the mart with Wals.

i bought the same one yesterday. works just as intented. very slight hum but nothing to complain about... :cheers: