Antec Notebook Cooler

markandrew from OH

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User has 7 Days of experience with this product

I research products diligently in hopes I get the ...

Strengths:

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

Weaknesses:

Not great for putting on thick carpet floor or lap.

Posted Aug 23, 2004 - 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 from reputable companys, such as Smart Computing, PC World always mean more than a company selling said products. So, most reviews seemed to recognize Antec reducing temperatures by as much as 15 degrees. The cost and three year warranty and Big company stamped the worth for me(although Vantec came close with their USB-2 ports and fan speeds, but I really didn't need them especially if I had to hook up an outlet to make them work). Thus, Antec won and has proven better than I anticipated -It is not as loud as I thought it would be, it is also thinner than I thought -it can fit inside my bag, though sticking a bit out, and the design is sleek and goes with my laptop (fits any size, by the way). As for reducing the temperature (the most important aspect), my laptop feels so much more cooler!!!

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bvchurch from ID

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I am giving this four and 3/4 stars. Once again i ...

Strengths:

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

Weaknesses:

No dramatic results (Like 15*C)

Posted Jun 13, 2005 - 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 matter to your laptop. If you can find a utility like I did that will make your notebook run its fans all the time you will see even more dramatic results. I highly recommend this product.

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itodavid from CA

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This notebook cooler does the trick. My laptop co ...

Strengths:

Works like a Dream

Weaknesses:

Loud

Posted Sep 11, 2004 - This notebook cooler does the trick. My laptop consistently overheated and crashed, but once I started using the Antec Notebook Cooler, my laptop has been consistently reliable. The bottom of the laptop remains nice and cool to the touch. The only downside is that the two fans that blow cool air from the bottom up are loud.

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MattQS from TX

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I have noticed an extended battery life due to the ...

Strengths:

Extremly quiet and light weight - hardly know it's there!

Weaknesses:

not collapsable for easier storage

Posted Apr 9, 2004 - I have noticed an extended battery life due to the coooling effect this product has on my laptop.- somrthing I did not expect. It is also very quiet and extremely "stylish". I'd but one over again ina heart beat!!

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hsnam95

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The positions of fans are a little below where the ...

Strengths:

very silent

Weaknesses:

a little heavy

Posted Aug 22, 2004 - The positions of fans are a little below where the most heat is generated in my notebook. Otherwise, it is perfect. The power of fans are better than what I expected. Overall, it is satisfactory and I can recommend this product to others.

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smilyspeedy from CO

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The design look very sophisticated, and it run pre ...

Strengths:

Good space saver, and you don't loose the use of usb port. Very stable.

Weaknesses:

None

Posted Apr 5, 2005 - The design look very sophisticated, and it run pretty quiet. I really like it, this is a must have tool to protect your investment.

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paulp14

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Cooler

Strengths:

cools the computer very well extremely happy with it really good price

Weaknesses:

none that i know off

Posted Mar 1, 2007 - It work very well, silent could barely hear the fan working, easy to use. i searched for long time to find a good price and cooler that works well and i finally found a match!

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ep0405 from NY

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Good cooler for laptop

Strengths:

Light and quiet. LED sign is beautiful.

Weaknesses:

Haven't been found yet.

Posted Sep 18, 2007 - It does exactly let laptop doesn't overheat any more with in a couple of hours. It runs cooler longer and I don't hear any obvious noise from machine's fan. Pretty good quality. I will recommend this product to anyone who considering about buying a notebook cooler.

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songwei67 from KY

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User has 24 Days of experience with this product

cooler

Strengths:

Very effective cooling system. Aluminum Surface. Works great!

Weaknesses:

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

Posted Oct 24, 2005 - 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.

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tomstevens55 from OR

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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.

Weaknesses:

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.

Posted Nov 29, 2005 - 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 I don't know. I find that my battery lasts longer (even with the unit's cooling fans working off the laptop's battery), and that my computer works faster than without it. It is very lightweight, but yet effective at cooling. This is absolutely flawless when used in a desktop configuration. It is quiet, thin and unobtrusive. I made a separate power cord for the fans which is plugged into a separate 5 volt power adapter when I use it in a desktop configuration. I use the standard power cord when I am not using my laptop at my desk. However, it does have some serious weaknesses that detract from the product. The USB pass-thru jack sticks out too far in the back. This could break if it hits anything. The door for the cord storage is very difficult to open, and thus could break if forced. Using this in your lap is difficult because of the fans exhaust to the bottom. I find that I have to straddle the unit between my legs, or my groin heats up to the point of discomfort. It would be better if they exhausted to the sides, even at the compromise of making it thicker. Some people say it is noisy but I am not bothered it. I find that the fans run fairly quietly. Overall, a good solution for my laptop, but a better solution would earn my dollar instead. Followup: I still use this, however I have had to have it replaced twice, under warranty. The first time, both fans stopped working. Sent it in, at a cost of $7 for shipping, they shipped another one out within a week, great turn-around time. The second time, the power connector on the unit broke, causing both fans to cut out. Sent it in again, at a cost of $7 shipping, they sent another one back within a week. I won't say it's delicate, but you definitely don't want to bang this around. I'll keep using it as long as the warranty lasts.

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alep from TX

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It does exactly what it's suppouse to. My laptop d ...

Strengths:

It is very light and quiet

Weaknesses:

Haven't find any

Posted May 3, 2005 - It does exactly what it's suppouse to. My laptop doesn't overheat any more with in a couple of hours. It run cooler longer and I don't have to hear the machine's noisy fan going off every five minutes. I can see a difference and would recommend this product to anyone thinking about buying a notebook cooler.

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cbhonda43 from NC

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Over all I am very pleased with this cooler. When ...

Strengths:

Very nice looking, bigger than others I saw which I needed because my laptop is bigger than standard. Fits perfect under my laptop and is very light weight, easily portable fitting in laptop bag

Weaknesses:

Only thing I don't like is that the motors are louder than I would have chosen

Posted Apr 3, 2004 - Over all I am very pleased with this cooler. When running fans all the time, they are kinda loud, but the knowledge that they are perserving my laptop is worth the noise.

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gooddeal2003 from TX

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User has 10 Days of experience with this product

Antec is known for its cooling equipment; encourag ...

Strengths:

It keeps my hot HP ze4400 cool. It allows me to re-use the USB port, by providing a pass through. 2 Fans, good air flow, cool PC.

Weaknesses:

Its is just a wee bit noisy, I personally don't have a problem with it, but its a matter of preference.

Posted Jun 26, 2004 - Antec is known for its cooling equipment; encouragement to buy the cooler. I bought this one since my ze4400 started cranking up its processor fan big time and I found the base getting really heated up. This does provide a good level of cooling and I am able to put the laptop on my lap as I always used to. I like the option of the small switch that allows me to turn it off even when its plugged in. I would highly recommend this, for those hot hot desktop processor based laptops.

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leico2000 from MI

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It cools down my laptop a lot. I no longer have to ...

Strengths:

1. It does works! 2. Lightweight

Weaknesses:

It is a little bit thick.

Posted Jul 28, 2004 - It cools down my laptop a lot. I no longer have to cool down my old laptop by putting it into refrigerator after using for about one hour usage, even when I'm working at a place without AC. I do hope they can make the cooler thiner to make typing on the laptop more confortable.

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MNuttster from IL

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I enjoy this item very much. I was worried about m ...

Strengths:

Definately keeps area around processor and notebook at a cooler temperature. Helps with air flow and is great that it does not need to be plugged in, just needs a usb port.

Weaknesses:

May not cool the machine as much as you hope it to. Could be a little more powerful.

Posted Aug 6, 2004 - I enjoy this item very much. I was worried about my desknote overheating and that I would have to buy a new one very shortly, but with this great item you can keep your notebook, laptop or desknote cool and keep the air flow around it solid. It is defiantely worth the 30 bucks to enable a better, faster computer.

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