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    cooling pad?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Greel, Dec 25, 2016.

  1. Greel

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    looking for something so i could use my 13 in my lap and that can help take some heat/keep the laptop fans quieter
     
    Greel, Dec 25, 2016
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    U3/U2 with custom fans
     
    Mobius 1, Dec 26, 2016
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  5. Greel

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    is this useable in a lap/in bed?
    also would i be able to get a mousepad/mouse on it?

    would prob get the u2 as its more portable

    alternatives i found are these 3, as they seem to more usable in the lap. dont think any of them would hurt the cooling system too much and they have areas so i can take my mouse with me

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GF5IN84/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AB9GORE7KDWZW
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JZC7CW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A33MUIY6HPWDRJ
    http://www.steigerdynamics.com/productcart/pc/configurePrd.asp?idproduct=375
     
    Greel, Dec 27, 2016
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    It doesn't sound like you want a cooling pad as much as just a lapdesk. This is what I have used before, would be perfect for a 13" with mouse. You may even have enough room for a small cooling pad on it as well if you wanted.

    I like this because it is easy to pickup and move, and is padded on the bottom for your legs or the bed, where ever you place it. Works on the couch or on the bed just the same.
     
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    if you posted a link, its not showing up lol

    yeah looking for pretty much a lapdesk/cooler combo, but there doesnt seem to be one that does both.
     
    Greel, Dec 27, 2016
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    Your best bet is to modify a lap desk. Simply cut out a rectangle large enough for the cooler you want, then mount it with some screws and brackets.
     
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    what about a fan under the lapp desk? first link has space for air to be blown up. the 2nd link shows my idea (clip some fans under the desk)

    https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81WGL7znksL._SL1500_.jpg
    https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71gCSQPr5lL._SL1500_.jpg


    im really mostly looking for a desk that i can use a mouse on/not have the hot laptop directly on me. the fans are just to see if i can the laptop's fan be more quiet during load.
     
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    Greel, Dec 27, 2016
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    I actually plan on making my own lapdesk/bed-desk. It won't have any fans but it will provide more ventilation compared to if it was on a desk or bed. I couldn't find anything that suited my needs, which is small and thin, so I'm trying to make my own. I don't know how it's gonna turn out but I'll keep you updated!
     
    selvedge, Dec 28, 2016
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    good luck. i see mostly wooden ones where reviewers are saying theyve gotten splinters lol, no good aluminum or metal ones.
     
    Greel, Dec 28, 2016
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