Allsop Cool Channel Platform for Laptops (29591)

by Allsop

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 14 x 10 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000Q8TW0A
• Item model number: 29591
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #31 in Office Products > Office Supplies > Desk Accessories & Workspace Organizers > Platforms, Stands & Shelves > Notebook Computer Stands
  • #72 in Office Products > Office Furniture & Accessories > Carts & Stands
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 2, 2007

Product Description

The award-winning Cool Channel Platform is constructed of a cushioned, non-woven surface which can also act as some extra protection in your briefcase or backpack. Just because you take your computer on the road, does not mean it should not go protected. Allsops patent-pending Cool Channel Platform provides a multi-purposed protective, portable solution that is lightweight (less than one pound). Its unique, ergonomic C shape also cools a user and their notebook adding to a users comfort while working on their lap or at a desk. This revolutionary C shaped design feature also provides notebook storage and a protective sleeve for transport flip it over and your notebook can slide right into the channel. It actually can go into your bag this way and add protection to soft-sided bags without adding the weight. The Cool Channel uses a non-slip woven surface with engineered channels for passive air circulation to help keep your notebook computer cool. Besides the benefit of less heat on your lap, this will also help your battery last longer and your computer operate faster. Why? When your computer runs hot, the processor runs slower. To combat this, the fan will kick on to cool the processor. But here is the thing: the fan is a drag on your battery. So, less heat means less fan, more

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Way to Keep a Laptop Cool, November 16, 2007

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bookfan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Allsop Cool Channel Platform for Laptops (29591) (Personal Computers)

I've had my ALLSOP Cool Channel Notebook Platform for 5 months and am very pleased. It can be used 3 ways.
1) Where the laptop tilts forward or
2) tilts back
3) plus, you can tuck your laptop into it for convenient transporting which also affords some protection to the laptop - a tight but springy band (like a bungy cord) is attached to hold the laptop firmly inside but could also be used for holding the electrical cord or a spiral notebook underneath while in use.

While my laptop is running, it no longer becomes hot - this product which feels rigid and is covered in mesh-y cloth allows my laptop to vent so that the bottom no longer gets hot and even the air coming out feels much cooler. (My 2006 Toshiba laptop vents to the side and measures 10-1/2" by 14" - it overhangs by just 1/2" on each side and 1" at back which is no problem.)

Before using this product I had concerns that my laptop was becoming overheated and it was uncomfortable to hold on my lap for very long because it felt so hot. I believe this product may extend the life of my laptop - perhaps prevent damage from overheating.

The ALLSOP Cool Channel Notebook Platform weighs practically nothing and is very comfortable on my lap, is well made and appears that it would last for a long time without wearing out. The lip is perfect for holding the laptop in place - there is no sliding.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad but not comfortable, July 1, 2008

By 

L. Brandt "nerd" (Hayward, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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Pros: light and thin, easily transportable. Cooling function seems to work just fine
Cons: Lip on the bottom to keep the laptop off your lap is uncomfortable-ish. The platform is lightly padded but the weight of the laptop still presses it into your thighs.
Also not big enough to rest entire laptop on. This seems to be for a smaller laptop than the one I have.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great but slippery!, May 12, 2010

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keysgirl (Key Largo) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Allsop Cool Channel Platform for Laptops (29591) (Personal Computers)

Fits my 13"macbook Pro perfectly with no room to spare which is what I wanted. I love that I can fit it in fairly small bags with the notebook nested inside. My macbook stays practically ice cold too, GREAT! The not so great part is when I had my laptop open and was using it and lifted up the front edge and the laptop almost slid off the back onto the floor! Yikes! When it is open the weight of the open screen means you only have to tip it slightly for the whole thing to slide FAST off the back! A tiny lip or if the fabric had some skid proof quality to it would fix this. My other platform is hard plastic so the macbook nonskid feet keep it from moving a millimeter so it has taken some getting used to that my computer slides around like a greased pig! It also occasionally slides over the front lip but that is not a big deal. I would buy this again but glad I learned about the slipperyness without losing a laptop!