cooling devices

[pdham]

Does anyone use those cooling stand type things for their notebook? Tagus makes one I think it is called the cooling pad. I was just curious if they worked and were worth the $20 investment.

This is a link to the targus example.

Thanks
PaulTargus

 

[AmbitiousLemon]

i used to use one back when i had a g3 powerbook.

it was less for cooling and more just to have something to enhance the ergonomics of the laptop.

i found the oen i used very useful in most situations and there are some much nicer ones out now.

 

[timbloom]

It depends, they are really nice if you plan to have the computer stationary and want to use a keyboard and mouse with it. They usually keep them a little cooler if they have an open bottom on them, but not drastically.
Best for a desk where you would have it sitting there for extended periods of time with a keyboard and mouse.