Laptop cooler recommendations

mrsmcj

macrumors newbie

Original poster

Oct 23, 2006

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Everett, WA

• Apr 4, 2008

• #1

I've had my 17" MacBook Pro HiRes for two weeks and I LOVE it-- but it gets really warm sitting on my lap. I'm considering getting a laptop cooler. Any recommendations on a good one?

 

alphaod

macrumors Core

Feb 9, 2008

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• Apr 4, 2008

• #2

Just get SMC Fan Control and tell the computer to boost the fan speeds.

 

mrsmcj

macrumors newbie

Original poster

Oct 23, 2006

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Everett, WA

• Apr 5, 2008

• #3

alphaod said:

Just get SMC Fan Control and tell the computer to boost the fan speeds.

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I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

 

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RandiC

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Feb 25, 2008

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• Apr 5, 2008

• #4

mrsmcj said:

I've had my 17" MacBook Pro HiRes for two weeks and I LOVE it-- but it gets really warm sitting on my lap. I'm considering getting a laptop cooler. Any recommendations on a good one?

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Antec Dual-Fan Laptop Cooler...This is a great cooler. Don't crank your fans unless you have to.

 

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mayassa

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Mar 29, 2008

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• Apr 5, 2008

• #5

try here
http://www.geeks.com/products_sc.asp?Cat=373

 

MacDann

macrumors 6502a

Mar 27, 2007

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Can see the end of the Earth from here

• Apr 5, 2008

• #6

I highly recommend the iLap. Not sure if there is a 17" version, but if so, go for it. I was a little reluctant to drop the $$ for one, but after I got it I was very pleased with the construction, design and function.

MacDann

 

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aaronw1986

macrumors 68030

Oct 31, 2006

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• Apr 5, 2008

• #7

RandiC said:

Antec Dual-Fan Laptop Cooler...This is a great cooler. Don't crank your fans unless you have to.

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Not very practical for lap use.

 

bassicmelodies

macrumors newbie

Feb 17, 2008

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Portland Oregon, USA

• Apr 5, 2008

• #8

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8488763&st=laptop+cooler&lp=2&type=product&cp=1&id=1186003682177

I was looking for something similar and found this, thought I'd let you in on it. It shows it being used on the lap in some of the extra photos. I don't own one, so eh... don't know what else to say.

 

alphaod

macrumors Core

Feb 9, 2008

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• Apr 5, 2008

• #9

I do have Targus PA248 U. It's bus powered and the vent is on the back and draws heat away from the computer base; it also means you can use it on your bed or something.

 

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tast01

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Mar 3, 2008

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• Apr 6, 2008

• #10

an ilap is well worth the price. It looks nice with a mbp sitting on top of it and when using it on your lap its very comfortable

 

Hooka

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Dec 14, 2007

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Apr 7, 2008

• #11

smf fan control helps but I wonder what it might do to the fans and the battery over time. I use it on mine and have had to replace my battery.