Can you rest this on your knees? If not, do you know of laptop coolers that are able to do this? Thanks!
1269516
Definitely not designed to rest on your lap. Learned the hard way and ended up breaking off one of the fan blades from applying pressure in the wrong place.
1269517
I wouldn't recommend this for lap use. It's really not designed for it. You'd be better off looking at the NotePal LapAir for your purposes. http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/category.php?category_by=0&category_id=1751&category_name=Lap%20Use
1269518
I wouldn't recommend this for lap use. It's really not designed for it. You'd be better off looking at the NotePal LapAir for your purposes.http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/category.php?category_by=0&category;_id=1751&catego;ry_name=Lap%20Use
1269519
Although it's not designed for lap use, I don't find it any more uncomfortable - and maybe a bit more comfortable - than just the laptop. At least it's not as hot.
1093692
You can but I will not advice it. The desktop has air vents at the top portion which provides cooling in the unit. If you place it on the side, you limit cooling the desktop because you will hinder air circulation.
950415
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.
42330
Yes you can lay down, but your bottom will be much lower that your knees and you have th option to use the back rest adjuster bar to go slightly vertical, but I do not think that is what you want.
149221
It does not mess up your laptop. I just said that my 17" laptop sticks out a little bit on the sides. Not much about 1/2" which makes no difference. I am currently using it and it is nice and cool. By the way I did not mention in my review how quiet it is. I cannot hear the fan running. I can feel the air blowing and when I touch it I can feel the vibrations, I know it is on. If you get this cooler, you will really enjoy it. I do recommend that you do not put it on a pillow for it does not sit well, that is why I purchased a small piece of plywood and painted it to have it look nice long enough to have a place for my trackball mouse with my gel pad for the mouse. I can use it while kicking back on my bed or sitting on the sofa watching TV or lessening to music.
1093695
I don't see why you can not lay it on its side ,one side has not vents for cooling so lay that side down, hope this helps
1223205
It has 2 positions about 45 and 70 degrees. It might be possible to usei laying nearly flat, but I would use my wireless keyboard.
2149360
It's better to use it on a table. If you use it on your lap, it is slightly uncomfortable. I would recommend to use a laptop stand or something similar to balance it. Still love it, though.
1768013
I got the same thing. Didn't know it actually fit until I saw your question. while the leg seems to be in the middle of the laptop, it may actually help with heat reduction. Seeing how this works...
2140058
I don't use it for that, I keep it on my desk and even if you were to put it on your lap, it wouldn't be very secure cause the laptop could maybe slide off the fan if you're not too careful. I tried once and that happened.
1732373
I haven't found this to be the case. Some people may not be allowing their laptop to air while it's on their laps. They are covering up the sides with blankets or pillows prohibiting full vetalation. For any computer, overheating could be the case in this situation. I recommend this laptop if you are looking to buy it. It is the perfect size and functions really well. :)And like the guy said below, I have not found the Internet to have any issues. He very well could be having this problem but I haven't experienced this.
136479
well it certainly gets hot. I don't see why you couldn't put it on your knees. Just put something a little heavy; like a pillow to press the heat on knees. This pad is so much bigger tha sunbeams.
1335961
The cooling portion is in the middle, so I don't see it being an issue. The main problem that you'll have is your laptop will certainly be larger, over the sides of the base. Mine is a 15" and it hangs over a little bit. As long as that doesn't bother you, it should be fine.
654207
No it doesn't have a fan to keep laptop cool. It is more for keeping books or papers level on your lap. I am an above knee amputee and when I tried to read my Bible and make notes it was very hard. This really helps me to do this better. I even take it to church.
1260608
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.
445807
I usually have the legs extendeda and over my lap as I sit on the couch. But I have also used it with the table flat without extending the legs. I suppose the cooling effect will be more effective if the legs are extended and sitting over your lap or on a table.
1896668
No, it's meant to be on a flat surface. It would also be hard for the fan to intake air if it is blocked by your lap. Regardless, it is uncomfortable.