Antec Cooling System for Notebook

Antec NoteBook Cooler

Strengths: Low/High speed setting. rather quiet at Low setting. Thin, built in storage for "power plug"

Weakness: The fans do NOTHING for my Compaq R3000Z.

I only tried it because it was ten dollars after rebates.I think i'll use it for a pad when i am on the floor or bed. My laptop runs cool normally, it's only when encoding video that it gets 52-60 C degrees. I even took the unit apart to reverse the fans (I think Blowing on the underside of my laptop would be the answer) but they are not reversible.

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Strengths: Very effective cooling system. Aluminum Surface. Works great!

Weakness: The USB connector is too big and takes too much space. The fans are very loud. Expensive.

My laptop is a new one so it never has any problem. But I noticed that when I used this cooler my laptop fan seldom starts. I really like it. The only thing I am dissatisfied with is the fans are too loud. Update: Power connector on unit sticks out too much, jack is not working now. Too bad.

Antec Cooling System for Notebook

Strengths: Compact design, not bulky; usb powered, can go will the laptop; with usb pass-through connector; not too noisy;

Weakness: Laptop might move on its surface; depend on the types of usb port, the cooling effect can be good or not so good; it might not work too well for a big laptop these days;

Overall, its a little cute cooler for my 13.3 inches laptop, the cooling effect is though not outstanding but good enough. If you have a 15 or 17 inches laptop, think twice before buying it.

Antec Cooling System for Notebook

Strengths: Lightweight, quiet, performs very well on a flat surface

Weakness: almost unusable on soft surfaces, cable compartment difficult to open, power cable usb passthrough bulky, no attachment possibility to notebook

Summary: If you plan to use this on a desktop environment it's top notch, I would certainly recommend it. If you plan to use it on the couch, in bed, on your lap I would have to recommend that you look at other units.(Grain of salt: I am a hardware/software tester by occupation so i'm very critical, and I'm also using this device slightly differently than it's designed purpose) Weaknesses-For...

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Antec Cooling System for Notebook

Strengths: 3 Year Warranty; About 10-15 Degree Temperature difference; Reliable Company; Smart Computing Magazine High Review; Small-fits inside my notebook case;

Weakness: Not great for putting on thick carpet floor or lap.

I research products diligently in hopes I get the best price for the best performance. I have never been an impulse buyer, so when I started to search for a cooler for my powerful laptop, that has a problem with overheating (overheated once already and burned the motherboard) I made an effort to search all the coolers and lap pads, from Vantec, Lapworks, Coolmax, Bytec, Targus, etc.... Reviews...

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Very good, nothing better yet today.

Strengths: The only one that fits Dell laptops. Extremely effective at cooling. Low power consumption, extends battery life, thin profile. Spectacular quiet design for desktop use. A great warranty.

Weakness: Pass-thru USB design sticks out too much in rear USB jacks. Power connector on unit sticks out too much, could damage jack on unit if twisted. Cord storage door very difficult to open.

These should be standard equipment on a laptop that uses a regular P4 processor. I use a Dell 1100 P4 2.4 Ghz desktop processor, and it operates really hot. I also find that my 1.0 gig of RAM operates hot too, so this improves that also. This may be the only unit that works with my Dell laptop. Targus makes one, but it is too small for mine. This fits to the tee. It substantially cools, how much...

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Works great...for a few months

Strengths: Sturdy; cools well

Weakness: Power connector breaks very quickly!

I owned two of these, both of which I "lost" due to the power connector on the device itself becoming unstable, and finally ceasing to work altogether - within the first 3 months!! The unit itself is very well made, yet such a cheap component was used for the power connector. It's really regrettable.

Antec Lap top cooller

Strengths: level surface,cools rapidly

Weakness: bad usb connections

the first unit purchased shorted out at the USB connection after 20 days. Purchased at BJ's promtly exchanched no questions asked. Second unit lasted 5 days again the connection wire failed. connected transformer to unit and it ran very well. returned for refund no questions asked, while at return counter noticed two other units also returned. cooler is only powered from ac running through USB...

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Antec Cooling System for Notebook

Strengths: Antec construction with three year warranty, aluminum surface and doesnt require an external source.

Weakness: No dramatic results (Like 15*C)

I am giving this four and 3/4 stars. Once again its an Antec product and it works. Three year warranty on top of that. This also has a high quality aluminum surface with a nice black finish. The product does take away heat from a laptops bottom via the metal and via the fans. After running several tests I have seen about a 7*C, about 10*F. But that is a lot when you consider that every degree can...

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Antec Cooling System for Notebook

Strengths: Attractive design. Sturdy construction. Simple to set-up. Relatively quiet. Carries Antec's 3 year warranty.

Weakness: Not designed for use with laptops connected to a port replicator. Raises height of laptop to what might be an uncomfortable level.

Upon first opening the package, I noticed that there was no USB cable. This might concern some users who do not read the set-up instructions prior to use. The power cord/USB cable is located in a compartment on the underside of the unit. Be cautious upon opening this panel for the first time, especially if you have long fingernails or are prone to being impatient - you WILL crack a nail or scrape...

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