Targus Ergonomic Cooling Mobile X-Stand designed for up to 17 Inch Notebooks AWE09US (Silver)

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EZYJN0
• Item model number: AWE09US
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 13, 2006

Product Description

Targus AWE09US Cooling Mobile X Notebook Stand AWE09US Stands & Cabinets

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Portable., July 9, 2006

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Michael H. Lee (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Ergonomic Cooling Mobile X-Stand designed for up to 17 Inch Notebooks AWE09US (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I just bought a Macbook Pro 17" and I work on it all day and it gets extremely hot, I really wanted to find the right solution for my need, which is something that will help reduce the overheating of my computer, be portable, and not have to buy an additional keyboard. I was really leaning towards the iCurve, which looks great and will actually raise my screen up, but the fact I can't really take it anywhere and also needing an additonal keyboard, took it out of running. I looked into others, but really, I think K.I.S.S.(Keep It Simple Stupid) was the main reason I bought this. My computer is still warm, but I can tell this product is helping my computer from overheating by lifting it off the desk. Only thing I think that doesn't work well with Macbooks are the fact the CD/DVD Slot gets cover so if you need to insert or remove the CD/DVD, I need to lift it up. Which isn't hard, but I rather wish I didn't have to this. But generally, it is compact, easy to set up and breakdown, definitely a good option for people on the go.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Portable, Effective and Sturdy, September 10, 2006

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P. Scott Pope "Scott Pope" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Ergonomic Cooling Mobile X-Stand designed for up to 17 Inch Notebooks AWE09US (Silver) (Personal Computers)

As an owner of a Sony VAIO GRT series laptop with a 3.06 GHz processor, heat generation has always been a problem. This computer consumes as much as 140 watts, often requiring multiple internal fans to accelerate and decelerate to exhaust the heat. With the Targus X-Stand, cooling is far more efficient, requiring less fan usage and less electricity.

While increased comfort and noise reduction are the primary reasons for getting a notebook stand, improved energy consumption is a major plus. Not only do the fans engage less often, but electrical consumption is reduced at lower temperatures. Hence, with all things being equal, a cool laptop will use less electricity than a hot one. The temperature dependence of electrical resistance is one of the reasons server farms consume about 1/3 of their total electricity through air conditioning alone.

For road warriors, the Targus Mobile X notebook stand is the ideal cooling stand choice. As it folds up to 6.4" x 1.6" x 1.5", it is significantly smaller than other stands. When the two telescopic major arms collapse and fold together with the two minor arms, the stand can fit into a shirt pocket. Yet despite its diminutive size, the stand easily supports my eight pound laptop with 16.1" screen.

Another plus that I did not initially consider was improved wrist position. The extra fifteen degrees makes a big difference when working several hours at the keyboard. Not only do my hands and wrists feel better, but my typing speed increases. With benefits of improved comfort, energy conservation and noise reduction, the Targus X stand is a fantastic productivity tool.


Pros
Reduced heat generation and energy consumption
No moving parts
Improved wrist angle
Lightweight
Rugged precision design
Portable & compact
Adjusts to any size laptop

Cons
Can't use on lap or any non-flat surface

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Attractive and functional, July 30, 2008

By 

B. Pierson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Targus Ergonomic Cooling Mobile X-Stand designed for up to 17 Inch Notebooks AWE09US (Silver) (Personal Computers)

I use this stand alot. It is very functional, holding my 17" powerbook firmly in place and about 2" off table.
I chose this stand over a cooling pad due to the portability and attractiveness. However, this stand does not "scoot" easily across a table. If it is moved, the legs release wide and my laptop falls. This is due to the rubberized feet.