Notebook Cooler Options: Notebook coolers are suggested.
   
Active Cooler An active notebook cooler draws air across the notebook to assist in dissipating the heat from system.  In the example below, this unit uses two fans (powered through the USB port) to draw air across the bottom of the notebook.

 


Image of an Antec® USB Powered Notebook Cooler.
 

Passive Cooler A passive notebook cooler is used to position the notebook to facility increased air flow around the system.  In the example below, the back of the notebook is raised to allow air to flow underneath the unit.


Image of a Targus® Podium CoolPad®.
 

  Manufacturers of notebook cooling devices include:
  • Antec®
  • Bytecc®
  • Smart®
  • Spire®
  • Targus®
  • VanTec®

These manufacturers, and the images above, are listed for reference and example only. These products are not endorsed by the College of Letters Arts & Social Sciences or the University of Idaho.

 

 
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