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    Antec Notebook Cooler for $9.99

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by chinna_n, Feb 19, 2006.

  1. chinna_n

    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Compusa has Antec Notebook cooler in pearl or black for $9.99 after $10 instant and $20 MIR.

    http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=306901&pfp=srch1

    http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=306230&pfp=cat3


    I have black one and it is really good for my V2000z. It has two speeds, and lowspeed is essentially inaudible in typical environment and keeps the CPU and HDD less than 40c. So, CPU fan never need to turn on.

    BTW this cooler sucks air from the bottom of laptop( does not blow up).

    For $10, you can not beat this cooler.
     
    chinna_n, Feb 19, 2006
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  2. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    I got this one for my dv4000 a month ago when it was $15 at Staples without rebate and I used a reward coupon to drop it down to below $9 out the door. It works great.
     
    billcsho, Feb 19, 2006
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  3. dedlewamp

    dedlewamp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also for all your Xbox 360 owners out there, the 360 fits perfectly on this and will plug right into any of the USB ports. Just a heads up to anyone who'd be interested!
     
    dedlewamp, Feb 19, 2006
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    cooldude1015 Notebook Consultant

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    hmmm... my question is... since this cooler pulls air from the bottom instead of pushing air onto the bottom of the notebook, what does it do to laptops which suck the air from the bottom of the notebook? Cause it seems like the Antec would be competing the laptop for the air and that's a no no...

    Which notebooks don't pull air from the bottom of the notebook?

    Any comments?
     
    cooldude1015, Feb 19, 2006
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  5. dedlewamp

    dedlewamp Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can always reverse the fans in the cooler if they are conflicting with your notebook's fans. Of course this will involve taking the cooler apart, but at this price, it would be worth the risk IMHO.
     
    dedlewamp, Feb 19, 2006
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  6. asolarian

    asolarian Notebook Guru

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    I don't see the point if it just sucks power from the laptop anyways, why not just use the cpu fan?
     
    asolarian, Feb 19, 2006
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  7. fuyuki

    fuyuki Notebook Evangelist

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    u get extra fans and most people use laptop cooler with plug in laptop
     
    fuyuki, Feb 20, 2006
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