What kind of coolpad ?

[lotus18]

I found several kind of cool pads and don't know which one to buy. Any suggestion ?

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10353046&loc=101&sp=1
http://www.laptopgalaxy.com/showroom/4122.cfm
http://www.coolpad.com/
http://www.extremecomputing.com/coolpad.html
http://www.targus.com/sg/product_details.asp?sku=PA243B

[Brian]

I've never tried one of these so I'm of little help...but it does seem like a cool concept, pardon the pun.

Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com

[dingster1]

I have a Targus cooler pad. NOT the one with the risers on it. Mine hooks to my USB port and keeps it pretty cool. ~$30? at COMPUSA

[lotus18]

Are you using this ?
http://www.laptopgalaxy.com/showroom/4122.cfm
How is it ? Is it noisy in your opinion ?

[Big Calhoun]

Ya know, I have to relay something... I always thought these things were stupid, but after this weekend, I see the value.

I'm on a plane coming back from a weekend trip to Alabama. Not a vacation area, per se, but I was born there and gotta keep in touch with family. I took my V505, first time I've taken it on an extended trip. Alabama is about a 5 hour flight, so I decided to pass the time by playing Command and Conquer Generals. Mind you, I've played before on my NV190 and never had/noticed heat issues. Probably because an NV190 is much larger (think GRT size) and there is more room for heat to be dissipated. Well, I get edgy (hate sitting still for long periods of time) and put my laptop on...my lap. Immediately I felt the heat of the CPU working...within 5 minutes, it was too hot and I put it back on the seat tray. This was the first time I ever had a laptop that heated to a point where I couldn't leave it in my lap. Needless to say I'll be watching this thread to see which coolpad everyone likes better.

[lotus18]

I have decided on this :
http://www.nextag.com/buyer/productm.jsp?template=2p&product=58192856
It works for me so far, on the desk. I doubt it will work on your lap.
Can't beat that for $5.

[dingster1]

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Originally posted by lotus18
[br]Are you using this ?
http://www.laptopgalaxy.com/showroom/4122.cfm
How is it ? Is it noisy in your opinion ?

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Yes I am. works well and no its' pretty quiet. Puts out serious air

[Big Calhoun]

Dingster1, how is the power situation? Do you notice a significant loss in battery life when using? I like that one by Targus because it's flat. An on/off switch is also a good idea to help manage power.

[dingster1]

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Originally posted by Big Calhoun
[br]Dingster1, how is the power situation? Do you notice a significant loss in battery life when using? I like that one by Targus because it's flat. An on/off switch is also a good idea to help manage power.

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Not at all. I love it