Laptop Cooler

frigi · Aug 5, 2005, 02:45 AM

I need some help choosing a laptop cooler for a friend. I am thinking of getting either the Spire CF300-NEB (http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/breeze/) or the Vantec Lapcool 2 (http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/vanteclaptop/).

He has a hypersonic aviator NX6 that gets really HOT and sometimes causes his machine to die out on him. Here the dimensions of his machine: (H x W x D): 4cm x 35.5cm x 26cm (1.6in x 13.9in x 10.2in)

Thanks

Tipstaff · Aug 5, 2005, 08:10 AM

I'd go with the Vantec one only if you can get it cheap. The reason is that Vantec has released the Lapcool 4, and the design of it is better (they are identical in every way except size to the Lapcool2). Take a look at Vantecs Cooling page HERE. Scroll down to the Notebook Cooler section. The Lapcool 4 comes in 2 versions: the LPC-420, and the LPC-430. Main feature is that they are both compact (foldable) to a more portable size when not used (infact, it's the same size as the Spire one). Both come with a 4 port USB 2.0 hub, and have an adjustable fan switch (best feature on this unit really) just like the Lapcool2. Where the 430 differs from the 420 is that it also includes a memory card reader.

Price wise? Since the Lapcool 2s are essentially phased out the Lapcool 4s run for the same price. So, if you can find a Lapcool2 cheap, go for it. If not, I would put my money on the Lapcool4.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 5, 2005, 08:55 AM

If I had a laptop i'd simply make one pice of wood, cut some fan whole buy some
rubber feet for the top and as stand offs at the bottom....but thats just me!

frigi · Aug 5, 2005, 01:12 PM

Thanks for your replies.
If someone wants to argue what TipStaff said and make the case for the Spire please go ahead as I would like to get all the pros and cons. Or if you know some other product that would be good too and let me know of your experience with it.

eatingrich · Aug 6, 2005, 10:27 PM

i use an antec cooling pad that i got off of amazon for £20, it works fine, if i use something like DOSBox which is really CPU intensive then it still crashes, or if the room in general is really warm it can do. i know its not one of the two you mentioned but i imagine these two might cost abit more but it might be worth it in terms of extra power to keep the laptop cool.

Brendon800 · Aug 17, 2005, 04:32 PM

Does anyone know where to buy the Vantec Lapcool4 (LPC-420 OR LPC-430)? I've been looking online for a few days now, and have yet to find one. I've tried EVERY online store that's listed on Vantec's "Where To Buy" page, no one has the Lapcool4 at all. It's like it's a non-existant piece of hardware. eBay doesn't have them either. I've done searches for every possible thing I could think of (Vantec, LPC, LPC420, LPC-420, LPC430, LPC-430, Lapcool4, LapCool4, Lapcool 4, LapCool 4, Lap Cool 4, Lap Cool 4, etc.) Is this thing still in testing, or what? I REALLY want the LapCool4 for the foldability, Hub, and it's general appearance. I'm HOPING someone has some idea where to get one of these. Thank you all.

-Mike-

firebug88 · Sep 11, 2005, 08:20 PM

this is the only place i happened to stumble accross one, im going to call the company tomorrow, they dont look mainstream but if they have it great, i will post if i happen to find somewhere else.

Randy P · Sep 12, 2005, 04:46 AM

Go lapcool. I have the predecessor and it's great.

Aug 5, 2005, 02:45 AM	#1
frigi DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Laptop Cooler I need some help choosing a laptop cooler for a friend. I am thinking of getting either the Spire CF300-NEB (http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/breeze/) or the Vantec Lapcool 2 (http://www.hardwareheaven.com/reviews/vanteclaptop/). He has a hypersonic aviator NX6 that gets really HOT and sometimes causes his machine to die out on him. Here the dimensions of his machine: (H x W x D): 4cm x 35.5cm x 26cm (1.6in x 13.9in x 10.2in) Thanks

Aug 5, 2005, 08:10 AM	#2
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,660 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	I'd go with the Vantec one only if you can get it cheap. The reason is that Vantec has released the Lapcool 4, and the design of it is better (they are identical in every way except size to the Lapcool2). Take a look at Vantecs Cooling page HERE. Scroll down to the Notebook Cooler section. The Lapcool 4 comes in 2 versions: the LPC-420, and the LPC-430. Main feature is that they are both compact (foldable) to a more portable size when not used (infact, it's the same size as the Spire one). Both come with a 4 port USB 2.0 hub, and have an adjustable fan switch (best feature on this unit really) just like the Lapcool2. Where the 430 differs from the 420 is that it also includes a memory card reader. Price wise? Since the Lapcool 2s are essentially phased out the Lapcool 4s run for the same price. So, if you can find a Lapcool2 cheap, go for it. If not, I would put my money on the Lapcool4. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Aug 5, 2005, 08:55 AM	#3
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	If I had a laptop i'd simply make one pice of wood, cut some fan whole buy some rubber feet for the top and as stand offs at the bottom....but thats just me! __________________

Aug 5, 2005, 01:12 PM	Thread Starter #4
frigi DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for your replies. If someone wants to argue what TipStaff said and make the case for the Spire please go ahead as I would like to get all the pros and cons. Or if you know some other product that would be good too and let me know of your experience with it. Last edited by frigi; Aug 5, 2005 at 01:18 PM.

Aug 6, 2005, 10:27 PM	#5
eatingrich HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 0	i use an antec cooling pad that i got off of amazon for £20, it works fine, if i use something like DOSBox which is really CPU intensive then it still crashes, or if the room in general is really warm it can do. i know its not one of the two you mentioned but i imagine these two might cost abit more but it might be worth it in terms of extra power to keep the laptop cool. __________________ Intel P4 3ghz CPU - 8kb primary cache - 512kb secondary cache Board: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P4S800 REV 1.xx Bus Clock: 200 megahertz BIOS: Revision 1009 06/08/2004 2GB RAM - PC3200 DDR 76GB HDD - IBM-DTLA-307075 (NTFS) NVIDIA 7300GT 256MB AGP 8x Graphics Card Audigy 2 ZS Sound Card

Aug 17, 2005, 04:32 PM	#6
Brendon800 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Does anyone know where to buy the Vantec Lapcool4 (LPC-420 OR LPC-430)? I've been looking online for a few days now, and have yet to find one. I've tried EVERY online store that's listed on Vantec's "Where To Buy" page, no one has the Lapcool4 at all. It's like it's a non-existant piece of hardware. eBay doesn't have them either. I've done searches for every possible thing I could think of (Vantec, LPC, LPC420, LPC-420, LPC430, LPC-430, Lapcool4, LapCool4, Lapcool 4, LapCool 4, Lap Cool 4, Lap Cool 4, etc.) Is this thing still in testing, or what? I REALLY want the LapCool4 for the foldability, Hub, and it's general appearance. I'm HOPING someone has some idea where to get one of these. Thank you all. -Mike-

Sep 11, 2005, 08:20 PM	#7
firebug88 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	hard to find!!! this is the only place i happened to stumble accross one, im going to call the company tomorrow, they dont look mainstream but if they have it great, i will post if i happen to find somewhere else.

Sep 12, 2005, 04:46 AM	#8
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 476 Rep Power: 48 System Specs	Go lapcool. I have the predecessor and it's great.