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2.0 out of 5 stars
Good Cooling, Bad Fan, September 21, 2009
This review is from: Cables Unlimited FAN-NB-COOL2 Super Notebook Cooler with Card Reader and 3-Port USB 2.0 Hub (Personal Computers)
I purchased this product in March (approximately 6 months ago). While it worked extremely well when left on a flat, hard surface, I have had a few issues with the fan. Ultimately, the fan stopped working altogether in the past few days (Edited: Updated to include manufacturer's response).
First, potential users should note that the fan does not work well if set on a soft surface (couch or upholstered chair), or held underneath the computer (such as when used on your lap).
Second, it only took about a month before one of the fans started making noise when first turned on. The noise is loud and obnoxious, as if something broke off inside and rattles around. Eventually, after running at full speed for some time, the noise does go away, but the fan never ran as quietly after the first time I heard the loud noise.
Third, the other fan started making noise as well. It was at least a month later, and did not happen in the last two months, but it started making the obnoxious noise as well.
In review, this cooling fan works extremely well for sedentary laptops. However, I didnt buy a laptop to leave it on a counter, table, or desk. This more active usage seems to be beyond the design of the fan.
Edit: Manufacturer's response- After contacting the manufacturer, they responded extremely quickly and offered to replace the product. I was responsible for the shipping costs to them, however.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for tabletop use, March 28, 2009
This review is from: Cables Unlimited FAN-NB-COOL2 Super Notebook Cooler with Card Reader and 3-Port USB 2.0 Hub (Personal Computers)
This is not the cooling pad for someone that wants to place a lap top on a lap.
It is however great for placing the laptop on a solid surface. Does an excellent job of cooling. The fan is somewhat noisy but it has a low pitched tone and for me is not overly bothersome.
I am using this with a 17 inch HP laptop. As long as I make sure the feet of the laptop are on either side of the cooling pad it is a stable base for the computer. Smaller laptops probably would not have a positioning issue.
Due note that uses 2 USB ports on the laptop to function (one for the cooling unit and one for the USB hub). So the net gain is only one more USB connection.
This is not the cooling pad for everyone. But for when I have my laptop at work it provides excellent functionality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Cables Unlimited laptop cooler/card reader/hub, October 21, 2009
This review is from: Cables Unlimited FAN-NB-COOL2 Super Notebook Cooler with Card Reader and 3-Port USB 2.0 Hub (Personal Computers)
Product does exactly as promised and described. Great space saver with three gadgets in one.
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