Is coolpad a must have?

[DRU777]

With the new gen powerbooks, is coolpad still a necessity?

[extremyks]

Even more unless they make a cpu that's not too hot with the current ghz speed, which is unlikely on portables.

A little air under makes a big difference. Try using a portable on a surface, in a few minutes the bottom case and the surface will get hot.

[DRU777]

I thought Apple had solved the heat problem that plagued the 1st gen powerbooks.

Will the heat damage the portable in the long run if you dont use a coolpad?

[extremyks]

Other components inside a powerbook generate heat, like your HD and the board itself. Assuming Apple solved any heat issue, making your gadget cool prolongs the life of it.

The key here is to make air circulate around the powerbook, you don't have to purchase a coolpad... you can use your imagination. Some use a everyday materials just to elevate and fullfill similar coolpad functions.

[Kelvin]

Nope the extra heat won't damage the Powerbook but it would definitely make the mechanical fan inside work harder. The extra height, tilt and swivel makes it a definite must have if you use your laptop on top of a table most of the time.

[elbert]

Hi DRU777,

We've discussed CoolPads before. Please use the search function.

Here's the old thread: http://www.philmug.ph/viewthread.php?tid=1023

[longbeard]

Using a coolpad really helps. Anyone using this kind of coolpad?

http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_plac e=product&ftype=&p_serial=PNC-U51&other_title=0

[jdawg]

Originally posted by longbeard
Using a coolpad really helps. Anyone using this kind of coolpad?

http://www.coolermaster.com/index.php?LT=english&Language_s=2&url_plac e=product&ftype=&p_serial=PNC-U51&other_title=0

I'm using that CoolerMaster coolpad for my iBook. It's alright, cooling effectiveness is not so impressive but it does help bring down the temp by an average of 4 to 5 degrees centigrade. If you're interested in a fan-based cooling padl, I suggest you look into this Antec notebook cooler instead:

http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=22&id=1084

[Arel]

Hi jdawg!

In your experience, is lugging around the CoolerMaster convenient when you work away from the office or the house? Am curious.

[Edited on 8-13-2004 by Arel]

[jdawg]

Originally posted by Arel
Hi jdawg!

In your experience, is lugging around the CoolerMaster convenient when you work away from the office or the house? Am curious.

[Edited on 8-13-2004 by Arel]

Hey arel,

I don't lug it around with me when I'm mobile. It's strictly for home use only. I personally see no point in lugging around the CoolerMaster away from home (though you could since it comes with a carry case). Firstly, the iBook doesn't really have a heat issue. If I'm going mobile with my iBook, the speedballs are enough for me. I usually just use the coolpad when I'm playing games like Halo, C&C or other games which make the iBook sweat (and prolly make some pBooks die of heat stroke!). I just couldn't bring myself to purchase those Targus coolpads, which in my opinion are fugly as hell and don't really look good paired with Apple 'books. For me, the coolermaster is nice to have but it's not something you can't live without. It might be different for pBook owners though...