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| 499156 | 2006-11-14 20:01:00 | That Manhattan notebook cooler in a previous edition of PCWorld looks like a good idea, but does it really work? My search through notebook cooler reviews on the internet is inconclusive. The reviews that say they do work tend to be based either on subjective evidence ("The case doesn't seem as warm") or probes placed in parts of the notebook that may or may not correspond to the actual vital components. I hope PCWorld will do an objective test, maybe a comparison of several brands. Meanwhile, has anyone used one of these things and actually seen a result in terms of stability or verified temperature control? Chainey. |
chainey (9225) | ||
| 499157 | 2006-11-15 07:10:00 | Hi Chainey Can't be too scientific about it but I use a Laptop Cooler . I made it in the belief that getting rid of any heat has to be better than leaving it float around in a confined space with the electronics . Have been unable to prove the Cooler's worth on a day by day basis but hopefully it might give my Laptop a longer life . I have noticed the internal fan doesn't need to come on too often so the Cooler must be doing it's job . My Laptop Cooler is my own design but you can make a similar one just Click Here ( . instructables . com/id/ETMEFK1GGQEP286QIN/" target="_blank">www . instructables . com) BURNZEE |
Burnzee (6950) | ||
| 499158 | 2006-11-15 08:11:00 | Thanks Burnzee I'm not too handy, I'm afraid. The last thing I made all by myself was that wooden kiwi with the oval hole in it we used to do at about third form level (and mine wasn't too flash). Still, interesting to read that site -- I noticed that the fans were placed to align with ventilation grills on the bottom of the notebook. Mine (Compaq EVO) doesn't have any openings on the bottom at all! So maybe that's why the review results are so equivocal: maybe you have to match the notebook model to the cooler. Chainey |
chainey (9225) | ||
| 499159 | 2006-11-15 11:03:00 | Hi Chainey Can't be too scientific about it but I use a Laptop Cooler. I made it in the belief that getting rid of any heat has to be better than leaving it float around in a confined space with the electronics. Have been unable to prove the Cooler's worth on a day by day basis but hopefully it might give my Laptop a longer life. I have noticed the internal fan doesn't need to come on too often so the Cooler must be doing it's job. My Laptop Cooler is my own design but you can make a similar one just Click Here (www.instructables.com) BURNZEE How is your lap. |
mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 499160 | 2006-11-16 08:10:00 | How is your lap. :cool: Cool, Baby, Cool!! :thumbs: BURNZEE |
Burnzee (6950) | ||
| 499161 | 2006-11-16 08:34:00 | Thanks Burnzee I'm not too handy, I'm afraid. The last thing I made all by myself was that wooden kiwi with the oval hole in it we used to do at about third form level (and mine wasn't too flash). Still, interesting to read that site -- I noticed that the fans were placed to align with ventilation grills on the bottom of the notebook. Mine (Compaq EVO) doesn't have any openings on the bottom at all! So maybe that's why the review results are so equivocal: maybe you have to match the notebook model to the cooler. Chainey Hi Chainey Whilst the most efficiency can be obtained with aligning the fans with the ventilation grills, paying particular attention to existing air flow, it is not totally necessary. As you know the bottom of your laptop will get rather warm after some use. In effect, the plastic case is acting as a rather poor heatsink. Just lifting the case clear of the desk surface will result in a slightly cooler running laptop. Some laptops have little legs at the rear to allow this. Having a fan blow cold air on to the hot points at the bottom will improve it even more. Ok, you are not a handy man but what say you obtain a fan from an old computer, or buy a new one and connect a suitable power pack to it. Simply sit it behind your laptop so it blows cool air underneath. This will allow you to make your own assessment but won't cost much to set up. Don't suggest you keep this arrangement long as the fan noise will drive you nuts!! The site in the link is great and they have more than one laptop cooler there, just do a search. Note the comments underneath from the people have built and used them. These may help answer your question too. BURNZEE |
Burnzee (6950) | ||
| 499162 | 2006-11-16 08:40:00 | I just placed a small piece of wood just before the two feet at the back of my lappy to raise it a little. Cost? nada | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 499163 | 2006-11-16 09:02:00 | I just placed a small piece of wood just before the two feet at the back of my lappy to raise it a little . Sounds good . Can I order one on-line? Maybe I should wait till PC World does a comparison review of different types of wood . |
chainey (9225) | ||
| 499164 | 2006-11-16 09:14:00 | Sounds good. Can I order one on-line? Maybe I should wait till PC World does a comparison review of different types of wood. Well if your on a budget, pine is excellent. Though if you got money to burn Rimu is the way to go. Though you can use cedar or sandlewood if you want the aroma when it warms up. :xmouth: |
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