will this still work good on a bed? since it sucks the hot air away from the laptop instead of blowing cool air towards it would this work while on my bed? i have been using a window fan that leans against the wall and i put my laptop on it so my laptop is on an extreme angle and its kind of annoying to type like this but my laptop over heats to quick. id like to lay the laptop down on the bed with a cooler under it so i can get rid of this damn fan. will this still work good on a bed? since it sucks the hot air away from the laptop instead of blowing cool air towards it would this work while on my bed? i have been using a window fan that leans... » Read More will this still work good on a bed? since it sucks the hot air away from the laptop instead of blowing cool air towards it would this work while on my bed? i have been using a window fan that leans against the wall and i put my laptop on it so my laptop is on an extreme angle and its kind of annoying to type like this but my laptop over heats to quick. id like to lay the laptop down on the bed with a cooler under it so i can get rid of this damn fan. « Show Less
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I've used this fan on the bed and on my lap for a couple of years. In the past, I would stack pillows to use as a "desk". In fact, I bought the Antec because of living in hotels while traveling. Obviously, it doesn't work as well as it would on a smooth desktop, but it does work wonderfully on beds/pillows/laps. I've used Dells (15", 17" and now 16") which all have a tendency to get too hot and it has worked beautifully. Even when the USP ports are on opposite sides, you can rotate the fan to match.The problem is the plug/cord which tends to be pushed and pressured more on beds/pillows. It seems to have a high rate of failure even without being moved. So, be wary of that. I've used this fan on the bed and on my lap for a couple of years. In the past, I would stack pillows to use as a "desk". In fact, I bought the Antec because of living in hotels while traveling. Obviously, it doesn't work as well as it would on a smooth desktop, but it does work wonderfully on beds/pillows/laps. I've used Dells (15", 17" and now 16") which all have a tendency to get too hot and it has worked beautifully. Even when the USP ports are on opposite sides, you can rotate the fan to match.The problem is the plug/cord which tends to be pushed... » Read More I've used this fan on the bed and on my lap for a couple of years. In the past, I would stack pillows to use as a "desk". In fact, I bought the Antec because of living in hotels while traveling. Obviously, it doesn't work as well as it would on a smooth desktop, but it does work wonderfully on beds/pillows/laps. I've used Dells (15", 17" and now 16") which all have a tendency to get too hot and it has worked beautifully. Even when the USP ports are on opposite sides, you can rotate the fan to match.The problem is the plug/cord which tends to be pushed and pressured more on beds/pillows. It seems to have a high rate of failure even without being moved. So, be wary of that. « Show Less
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OOPs>>>Posted the wrong reply. Just wondering whether or not these will work for one of the new Netbooks. I just bought the Asus eee 900 HD XP (8.9 <9">)??? I do often use mine on my lap, especially when out back on the chaise lounge. And although my upper legs are a good size (Used to wrestle and Ice skate in my Teen years>>LOL), there is IMO still enough ventilation space. But definitely would have worked as a good form of birth control, when needed :-).
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I usually use my laptop on my lap and in my bed. Would this work for me or is there something else that anyone can suggest me try out.
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Looking at the images of the bottom of this cooler, it doesn't look like it can be used on your lap. It is only meant to be used on a table/desk.The Targus one or other cooling pads are designed to be used on your lap, hence blow air towards the laptop instead of away from it. Imagine this cooler pushing air away from the laptop towards your lap.
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you need a hard surface for any laptop. If you use a laptop cooler you also need a hard surface. Use a laptray or buy a laptop tray from Wal-Mart or Amazon. Laptop cooling relies on air moving under it. If it is on a bed or anything soft it will block the vents and over heat. I have used this cooler for over two years and it works well if used correctly.
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I've never had any problems with my computer overheating. The bottom of my computer has a lift to it on the bottom of one side. So that keeps it from laying flat & allows for ventilation anyway. Not sure if that helps any.
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I'm puzzled about the rave reviews regarding cool touch, too. The palm rest area on mine stays cool, but the touchpad is warm - warm enough to make it uncomfortable for me. And the first time I used it, I also experienced significant heat on the underside of the laptop on the side closest to the fan. It doesn't seem to get quite as warm now, but still warm enough that I don't want it sitting on my lap for very long. It's certainly not as cool, top or bottom, as our little Asus netbook.
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I use mine half of the time without the fan because it allows airflow. Personally, I would choose the model with a fan over the one without because there are times, during heavy usage, that the fans prevent my laptop from getting uncomfortably hot. But that's just me. :)
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I can't speak to your specific situation but I'll give you an example. My MacBook Pro gets a little warmer than usual when I do graphic design (ie InDesign) and it still felt warm with the fan running on full power. My computer was overheating a lot when I did video editing and I haven't noticed it as much lately but then again, I haven't done a lot of video lately either. I'm not confident that the fan is strong enough to keep your laptop cool but maybe it would be just enough to prevent complete overheating.
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It does not have any fans. It works pretty good. It mainly allows you to use your computer on your lap or bed without the computer fans being up against bedding or clothes. Using it on a desk/hard surface will not give you any benefits.
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I've had mine for about 6 months. The 2 fans blow directly up onto laptop and you can feel, depending on speed, the air dispersed to sides. Blue lights are quite bright. The remind me of the underlights on cars these days. ; p I keep mine on low speed and adjust the height/ angle on the very 1st "rung". I don't game but I do turn it up when grandchildren come over and use it. I have a Presario notebook. It does get very warm which is why I purchased this. If it did breakdown I would get another just like it in a flat second. Cleaning?. I havent tried to take it apart. I blow it out while running on low with canned air. Hope this helps. I've had mine for about 6 months. The 2 fans blow directly up onto laptop and you can feel, depending on speed, the air dispersed to sides. Blue lights are quite bright. The remind me of the underlights on cars these days. ; p I keep mine on low speed and adjust the height/ angle on the very 1st "rung". I don't game but I do turn it up when grandchildren come over and use it. I have a Presario notebook. It does get very warm which is why I purchased this. If it did breakdown I would get another just like it in a flat second. Cleaning?. I havent tried to take it apart. I blow it... » Read More I've had mine for about 6 months. The 2 fans blow directly up onto laptop and you can feel, depending on speed, the air dispersed to sides. Blue lights are quite bright. The remind me of the underlights on cars these days. ; p I keep mine on low speed and adjust the height/ angle on the very 1st "rung". I don't game but I do turn it up when grandchildren come over and use it. I have a Presario notebook. It does get very warm which is why I purchased this. If it did breakdown I would get another just like it in a flat second. Cleaning?. I havent tried to take it apart. I blow it out while running on low with canned air. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I bought this fan because I use my laptop on my lap so when I received the fan I immediately used it on my lap! Within 20 minutes my lap started getting warmer while the BELKIN I use has never gotten warm and it has a large enough gap for air circulation. I guess it depends on where you are placing this fan but I would not advise on lap because it does not serve a purpose!
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They designed this fan so that you can optimize the individual fan orientation to your liking. Although it can be somewhat limited you are able to freely adjust the fans' placement to your liking. If I were you I would change the fan position to cool that are of your laptop more effectively but ultimately it's up to you what you do with it.
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Sorry, I can't compare products... I only have the one I reviewed. I have had this NotePal for some time now and I am still very happy with it. I am confident that as long my laptop is on the NotePal it won't overheat. The fan is small and you have to remember not to block the air vents in the front of the unit [the side that faces away from you] but I think it moves enough air to get the job done. When you turn off the computer the fan stops as well and when you boot back up the fan comes back on. The fan stays on as long as the computer is on.
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Hello and thank you for your question. The laptop pad blows air "towards" your unit. The clutes/slots help draw the radiant heat from the laptop and the two, albeit quiet motors, blow cool air from underneath the pad and towards the laptop's base. It like a convection heat dispersal system, like in your house. The vents along the soffit help the roof vents on top of the roof draw cool, outside air and the hot heat rises to the top and out the vent on the roof. I hope this helps. Cheers!!
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It depends I suppose. Like I stated in my comment, my laptop primarily overheats when gaming. Overheats so bad that it actually turns off my laptop, haha.. This cooling pad has definitely ceased that, and it doesn't get as hot as it used to. It still gets warm-hot at certain times though, but I think that's normal for laptops. Other than gaming, it keeps my laptop cool-warm when I browse the internet, or do what I have to do on the computer. So does it effectively cool it? I would say yeah and no, since it depends on what you're doing.
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If the vent is on the back side, it should be fine. If the vent is downward (i.e. facing the table), then it may be a problem depending upon your laptop size.
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It should be really quiet, even when on high perf. Make sure not to block bottom vents with blanket or so on. In worse case download the laptop heat meter and test it.
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I know exactly what you're talking about, I had the same problem. The fan is cooling at the center, and when I got it I really didn't think it do anything with the problem. But to my surprise it helped a lot, when it's elevated at that angle and has the spot vented it allows more hot air out also when the cooler master fan is hitting the center of your laptop the cool air reaches to the top left vent. This fan solve my problems and it all started at the top left vent which will get my entire laptop hot if I played long enough. As long as you don't have a problem with you laptop at an angle (didn't bother me) this is a solid choice then. Any more concerns ask away, I'll be more than happy to answer. I know exactly what you're talking about, I had the same problem. The fan is cooling at the center, and when I got it I really didn't think it do anything with the problem. But to my surprise it helped a lot, when it's elevated at that angle and has the spot vented it allows more hot air out also when the cooler master fan is hitting the center of your laptop the cool air reaches to the top left vent. This fan solve my problems and it all started at the top left vent which will get my entire laptop hot if I played long enough. As long as you don't have a problem with you laptop at an angle... » Read More I know exactly what you're talking about, I had the same problem. The fan is cooling at the center, and when I got it I really didn't think it do anything with the problem. But to my surprise it helped a lot, when it's elevated at that angle and has the spot vented it allows more hot air out also when the cooler master fan is hitting the center of your laptop the cool air reaches to the top left vent. This fan solve my problems and it all started at the top left vent which will get my entire laptop hot if I played long enough. As long as you don't have a problem with you laptop at an angle (didn't bother me) this is a solid choice then. Any more concerns ask away, I'll be more than happy to answer. « Show Less
2111981
i can power my fan off a USB port in my laptop. I see the fan as being a nice extra, but is it really needed? How hot does your Mac get without it?
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The laptop has a powerful fan and blows all the heat out on the left side, so of course try no to keep it covered when it's on. I was at first worried the heat would affect the power cord that is not too far from the heat source, but the actual power cord is surprisingly cool despite that; it has worked well without an additional cooler but it wouldn't hurt to get one. My room has two fans so just in case I keep them on especially when I game. My gaming performance hasn't been affected at all and I play WoW on the High settings. But if you just surf the internet and use basic stuff it doesn't produce much heat at all. The most heat it uses is if you are playing a big game The laptop has a powerful fan and blows all the heat out on the left side, so of course try no to keep it covered when it's on. I was at first worried the heat would affect the power cord that is not too far from the heat source, but the actual power cord is surprisingly cool despite that; it has worked well without an additional cooler but it wouldn't hurt to get one. My room has two fans so just in case I keep them on especially when I game. My gaming performance hasn't been affected at all and I play WoW on the High settings. But if you just surf the internet and use basic stuff it... » Read More The laptop has a powerful fan and blows all the heat out on the left side, so of course try no to keep it covered when it's on. I was at first worried the heat would affect the power cord that is not too far from the heat source, but the actual power cord is surprisingly cool despite that; it has worked well without an additional cooler but it wouldn't hurt to get one. My room has two fans so just in case I keep them on especially when I game. My gaming performance hasn't been affected at all and I play WoW on the High settings. But if you just surf the internet and use basic stuff it doesn't produce much heat at all. The most heat it uses is if you are playing a big game « Show Less