Targus AWE01US Notebook ChillHub

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 1 x 9 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006MVJUW
• Item model number: AWE01US
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 16, 2004

Product Description

Product Description

Targus AWE01US Notebook ChillHub¿

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works well but not sure about how effective it is, October 17, 2005

By	S M "firepepper red" (California, USA) - See all my reviews

I have been using the Targus chillpad for about a year now and I must say that it works really well but unfortunatley I cannot vouch for its effectiveness in keeping my laptop cool. I use a program called Everest to monitor the temperature of my latop and there is really no difference between the temperature with the chillpad on or the chillpad off. The laptop is noticeably cooler to touch on the underside but the fans still kick on all the time and the temperature readings are still the same. I give this 4 stars because the product is well designed and works well but because there is no measurable difference in internal temperature I cannot give it 5 stars. It might work better for you if you constantly use your laptop on a bed or similar surface or if you actually use it on your lap.

*** Plus points of the chillpad include: ****

- very quiet fans that move out air to the back
- a handy on/off switch so you can turn it off without unplugging it from your USB
- very nicely located USB ports that can be powered with the included ac wall plug (useful for high power usb devices).


**** Negative points include: ***

- slightly small size that may not work effectively for larger laptops
- fans do not turn off with the laptop if you leave the ac adapter plugged in (although this won't be an issue for the non USB hub model)
- you have to be careful about positioning your laptop if you have fans underneath so that the chillpad's fans do not interfere with the laptop's fans
- the ac adapter seems a little on the cheap side

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, June 17, 2005

By	R. KENNEDY - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this item for myself. This was a life saver. I am in the military, stationed overseas, and it tends to get a little warm here at times, especially with no AC anywhere to be found! This item worked like a charm, keeps my laptop running great, and the fact that it is also a USB hub makes it worth every penny.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars did you think of this..., December 30, 2005

By	Bryan Cox (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have a laptop that draws the air from the "bottom" you might try inverting this unit for synchronized fan action