USB Powered and Most Efficient Metal Cooler Pad with 3 Built-in Fans for Laptop Computer

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000I6F0T2
• Item model number: CVATX-CP0014
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,797 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Product Description
USB Powered and Most Efficient Metal Cooler Pad with 3 Built-in Fans for Laptop Computer; 3 built-in 60mm fans for maximum thermal heat dissipation. Compatible with USB 1.0 & USB 2.0. Built-in On/Off switch; # Aluminum panel with heavy-duty design and silver anodized finish. Ergonomic designed angle for easy typing. Plug and play, no external power supply is needed, no software installation is required.# Airflow : 28 cfm. / Fan Speed : 1500 rpm / Noise: 25 dBA / Voltage : DC 3 V / Power : < 0.9 W / Current : < 180 mA / Dimension (mm) : 300(W) x 240(D) x 40(H), Brand new, one year warranty!

Customer Reviews

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A "Cool" Little Device, April 4, 2007

By	K. M. Burright (Laramie, WY) - See all my reviews

Update: Well, I've had this over a year now and it's been running 24/7. One of the fans gets a little erratic and there's more vibration than at first. I could probably stand to clean it more often than I do, but honestly, considering all the abuse I put it through and how well it still continues to run, it is an awesome little machine. I highly recommend it.

After being disappointed with the Antec (terrible output) and Targus (flimsy and falls apart after two weeks) cooling pads, I was feeling like I was taking a chance on yet another cooling mat. The two reviews here seemed to like it, but those were the only reviews I found. But I must say so far I'm pleased with this one.

The output is strong and I like that it has a third center fan (that's where most of the heat comes out of my laptop). The frame is designed for a lot of ventilation, something the Targus and Antec failed miserably at. The USB power cord isn't removable, so if that ever gets damaged, most people will have to replace the whole unit. It's a bit short, but at least not as short as the Antec's cord.

It has a couple of weaknesses that also double as strengths, which is kind of odd. I wish it had a closed back so I can use it on my lap better (though a book works fine) and the power cables running to the fans could easily be cut in my current home office setup. It's not as easy to slip into a computer case as closed-back pads are, mostly for the risk of breaking the wires.

However, the advantage to an open-backed system is it would be easy to repair if any of the fans were damaged. This cooling pad is nothing more than three standard computer fans and a switch on a specialized aluminum frame (I bet all the money went into the frame). Anyone with even a marginal skill at household repair would be able to easily replace the fans or switch. They're just screwed into the frame. The frame itself is really the true innovation and even without the fans would be a great pad for a laptop with the abundance of air circulation it promotes. The frame is also very sturdy and would take a lot of effort to destroy past usability.

Overall I'd have to give this a four. It's the USB cord that really knocks a star down. I can't see how it's connected to the fans (there's a protective sheath over it) and I'm not about to take it apart until I need to, but I don't like that the cord can't be unplugged from the cooling unit. It has potential for the fans and wires to be damaged, but it really depends on where you use it. My situation is more chaotic than most and someone using it just on a desk or other flat surface will probably have no trouble at all. And since it's assemblage means very easy repair, I can't count the open back as a disadvantage.

If this lasts longer than the Targus (ha!) and continues to have strong fan output, I'll consider it a definite success.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy, and i'm the 5th review of this product., May 8, 2007

By	J. Martin (Cape Coral, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

(Original Reveiew - May 2007)
OK, i read all kinds of reviews about these cooling fans. I have a Dell Inspiron 9300 (17" ultrawidescreen) so I knew already this wouldn't fit like a glove. But ever since I upgraded my hard drive and memory, the machine runs really, and I mean REALLY hot. Also, because my memory is located at the underside dead center, I needed a fan to be positioned right there to help in protecting my $300 of RAM. This product did it. My memory temperature is, still warm, but not HOT. I also bought this because of the form factor. Since it is on a pretty durable aluminum painted stand, it is pretty steady, and the open back, oh well, that's the way it is made, and for a good reason, better airflow (the fans have cage protectors). But really, when I toiled over all the other models I read about and then saw this one, I couldn't help but think... 'and if one of the fans burn out, I can just unscrew it and add a new one'. That was the main selling point for me, next to durability. This way I can take this somewhat pricey (cause there's nothing to it) but efficient unit and repair it if needed. My goal was to cool my laptop on my desk, not win the 'red carpet' award for fashion. Again, under my giant Dell 17 wide-body notebook, I can't even see it. As far as noise level, cause everyone likes to talk about it... It sounds like your laptop fan when it is starting to push the heat out under tremendous load. I mean, you got 3 fans under there, they are going to make some noise, but trust me it is bearable and not annoying.

So, as reviewer #5 at Brilliant Store's site for this Aluminum Cooler Pad with 3 Built-In Fans, I give it a 4 out of 5. The only reason for the 4 is because the Chinese manufacturer really could have spent another $1 by putting a back cover on this thing with very little effort, and the cost to you and me would probably still be the same. They probably could have saved money on the fan finger protectors and put it into a single piece of aluminum with lots of holes. But I'm happy.

I hope this information helps.

Flash Forward to JANUARY 2008......
The unit is still working perfectly. My computer is so happy when it is attached. When it is not, it gets hot, really hot! Hope that update helps.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent cooling fan.....except for..., April 17, 2007

By	Stonecold "Sgt Rick" (Earth) - See all my reviews

This is a very well made cooling fan for your laptop. However, if you have a 15.4" screen your laptop will hang off of it about an inch on both sides, 17" is about an inch and a half on both sides. Is that a problem? No, not really. You want air circulation underneath to cool. The 3 fans are great. Most cooling boards have only 2. An earlier reviewer said he didnt like it because the back was "open". Well that reduces the weight and increases air circulation. It is well designed in my opinion. The on/off switch is nice. It will only work of course if the laptop is running. You will never forget to turn it off. It runs amazingly quiet. You cant hear it but you can feel it. It is really meant to keep the battery cool and help the heatsink fan. A cooler working battery will last longer. It has a good angle to work. I really havent found anything wrong with it. I highly recommend this item, however, if I was to make a suggestion to improve it, it would be to add a couple of usb ports to it.