The fact that it took till post #25 to get here.... has me worried.
This was my initial response. I can't believe it. A dock for $50... ok that's expensive. A dock with a fan for $219 to $279.... What the .... (return to above).
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Svalt Launches New D1 Pro II and D2 Pro II Cooling Docks
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The fact that it took till post #25 to get here.... has me worried.
This was my initial response. I can't believe it. A dock for $50... ok that's expensive. A dock with a fan for $219 to $279.... What the .... (return to above).
If the claims hold up to testing, I NEED THIS.
If Apple releases a decent performing ARM MBP in the next 2-6 months, I'll dump my space heater 16" MBP. Otherwise, I'll get this.
Who's willing to fork over $200+ to test the claims? I'm certainly not, but if you are, I applaud your willingness to try, and please report back.
You are obviously not a target demographic for this product. If your video render is causing the fans to go crazy, thermal throttling is occurring slowing the process down. You cant just close your project because its making your computer work hard.
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How is a heat sync supposed to work if it isn't in contact with the heat source...the rubber grips alone render this useless lol
I just came here to say this - with those standoffs you could have 10 pounds of aluminum instead of 1 and you aren't going to get any more passive cooling since the laptop case is not making contact with the aluminum!
my DIY acrylic cooling solution with Noctua fan was superior than this, and doesn't hit $200 ceiling.
Well, you're right, I definitely wouldn't buy this thing'. Occasionally I'll be looking at something online and noticed my fans will kick in. In this case, I do just cancel out because it's of no consequence to me.
I've already got a fan for my MBP in my office, thanks.
lol... That is wonderful.... You got the whole light stand shaking and everything..
an (ugly) aluminum bar + fan = $279
Apple Watch SE = $279
I am trying to imagine the amount of engineering that went into that cooling dock .
Apple Watch SE = $279
I am trying to imagine the amount of engineering that went into that cooling dock .
If the claims hold up, you can probably get the same improvement by putting it in any dock with the vents pointing up instead of down.
And if you can't and the fan is actually doing something productive, then you can definitely get even more of an effect by getting a snazzy-looking Twelve South dock for $60 and a $20 fan and pointing it at the MBP.
Likely a one-time spike, at the very start of the first test run in a series of runs ... that’s my guess.
Speaking of clamshell mode, which I *never* use, today, I was in the room next to my office and my Watch informed me that it had unlocked my MacBook Air! I walked into the office to see the attached monitor alive. I never touched my computer! Talk about freaky and concerning! I'm not so sure about this Apple Watch unlocking feature, when clamshell mode is supposed to be "sleep" mode!
As for the cooling dock... bring on 1997!
As for the cooling dock... bring on 1997!
That's the exact amount of airflow to cool a MacBook 🤭I've already got a fan for my MBP in my office, thanks.
I'll take that, and raise you...I've already got a fan for my MBP in my office, thanks.