Comments on: Some Like It Hot (But Your Laptop Doesn’t) http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html Technology for Real Estate Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:40:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tina in Virginia http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16508 Tina in Virginia Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:08:34 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16508 I have one and used to use it. Thanks for the reminder to go find it and start using it again! I have one and used to use it. Thanks for the reminder to go find it and start using it again!

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16293 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:03:22 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16293 Todd, I have seen a Targus product that is exactly like the Thermaltake product that you are referring to. It does look like an oven mitt. Maybe one of our MyTechOpinion readers has used one of these passive cooling devices and can share their experience? Todd,

I have seen a Targus product that is exactly like the Thermaltake product that you are referring to. It does look like an oven mitt.

Maybe one of our MyTechOpinion readers has used one of these passive cooling devices and can share their experience?

]]> By: Todd Bennett http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16279 Todd Bennett Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:39:21 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16279 I've been using the Targus Chill Mat for about 8 months now, and have had great results, but I primarily keep my laptop in one place - on my desk. When I was searching around for a cooling mat solution back then, I came across something that looked like it would fit perfectly for a frequent traveler or a bed-time laptop user. It's TOTALLY counter intuitive... It's a fanless mat that almost looks like an oven mitt. When placed under a laptop it disperses the heat via the gel inside the mat. Interesting idea, I thought, but does it actually work in real life? So I checked into the reviews from Slash Gear, etc and everyone seemed to really like it for light-weight, mobile use. Not necessarily as your everyday, sit on the desk cooling solution. It's called the ThermalTake iXoft Fanless notebook cooler. I haven't personally used it, as I rarely take my laptop for business travel, and while I love the idea of bed-time laptop work - it just never happens. But here's the link if anybody's interested in taking a look: <a href="http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1135&ID=1600" rel="nofollow">http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1135...</a> I just thought it might be another interesting angle for people to consider when trying to keep the laptop bag light. I've been using the Targus Chill Mat for about 8 months now, and have had great results, but I primarily keep my laptop in one place – on my desk. When I was searching around for a cooling mat solution back then, I came across something that looked like it would fit perfectly for a frequent traveler or a bed-time laptop user.

It's TOTALLY counter intuitive… It's a fanless mat that almost looks like an oven mitt. When placed under a laptop it disperses the heat via the gel inside the mat. Interesting idea, I thought, but does it actually work in real life? So I checked into the reviews from Slash Gear, etc and everyone seemed to really like it for light-weight, mobile use. Not necessarily as your everyday, sit on the desk cooling solution.

It's called the ThermalTake iXoft Fanless notebook cooler. I haven't personally used it, as I rarely take my laptop for business travel, and while I love the idea of bed-time laptop work – it just never happens. But here's the link if anybody's interested in taking a look: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1135…

I just thought it might be another interesting angle for people to consider when trying to keep the laptop bag light.

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16269 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:22:10 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16269 Linsey, This can really help in your situation. If the internal fan is out, contact the manufacturer about a replacement fan. It could be a few bucks to replace yourself. Linsey,

This can really help in your situation.

If the internal fan is out, contact the manufacturer about a replacement fan. It could be a few bucks to replace yourself.

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16268 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:16:37 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16268 Robert, You are so right about Newegg.com. I have been a loyal customer of theirs for nearly 10 years. Great prices, huge selection and extremely fast delivery times. Robert,

You are so right about Newegg.com. I have been a loyal customer of theirs for nearly 10 years. Great prices, huge selection and extremely fast delivery times.

]]> By: Linsey http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16267 Linsey Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:16:21 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16267 I love when an article hits my Reader just at the perfect time. One of my laptops was headed for the laptop graveyard. It keeps locking up or turning off and I really think it's due to overheating. I don't think it's internal fan is working well or at all. This just may save me some big bucks. Thanks for the tip! I love when an article hits my Reader just at the perfect time. One of my laptops was headed for the laptop graveyard. It keeps locking up or turning off and I really think it's due to overheating. I don't think it's internal fan is working well or at all. This just may save me some big bucks. Thanks for the tip!

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16266 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:15:29 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16266 Checking the Sunday ads, Circuit City has the NexxTech Cooling Pad for 50% off. Check it out at <a href="http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=171344&om_keycode=85" rel="nofollow">http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?o...</a>. Checking the Sunday ads, Circuit City has the NexxTech Cooling Pad for 50% off. Check it out at http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?o….

]]> By: Robert D. Ashby http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16264 Robert D. Ashby Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:53:05 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16264 FYI, I just checked out newegg.com and they have a wide variety at pretty decent prices. I use them a lot over the last few years and have had no complaints so far. FYI, I just checked out newegg.com and they have a wide variety at pretty decent prices. I use them a lot over the last few years and have had no complaints so far.

]]> By: Ginger Wilcox http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16262 Ginger Wilcox Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:46:32 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16262 I am actually having significant problems with my laptop (which is < 1 year old). This may be the answer! Thanks. I am actually having significant problems with my laptop (which is < 1 year old). This may be the answer! Thanks.

]]> By: Robert D. Ashby http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16260 Robert D. Ashby Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:43:27 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16260 Thanks for doing this article as I was rather skeptical of cooling pads. Since is my laptop, I will get one the next time they go one sale because a lot of my work gets done on the bed in hotels. Thanks for doing this article as I was rather skeptical of cooling pads. Since is my laptop, I will get one the next time they go one sale because a lot of my work gets done on the bed in hotels.

]]> By: Kim Wood http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16259 Kim Wood Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:36:33 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16259 I was just told about this - and I need to get to the store to get one !!!! (Oh, wait, bet I could find it online, lol)..... my laptop overheats and locksup - frying the motherboard does not sound like fun. Thanks for the reminder!! I was just told about this – and I need to get to the store to get one !!!! (Oh, wait, bet I could find it online, lol)….. my laptop overheats and locksup – frying the motherboard does not sound like fun. Thanks for the reminder!!

]]> By: Bloggeries http://www.mytechopinion.com/2008/10/some-like-it-hot-but-your-laptop-doesnt.html#comment-16172 Bloggeries Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:13:39 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=314#comment-16172 I wasn't even aware this type of device existed. I was a little hesitant to look into it until you said it slides into your carrying case no problem. Thanks for sharing, I wasn't even aware this type of device existed. I was a little hesitant to look into it until you said it slides into your carrying case no problem.

Thanks for sharing,

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