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Jack1.0 · 02-22-2006, 06:45 PM

The simplest, cheapest way to make sure a laptop stays cool is to make sure that you do not work with the laptop sitting on anything soft or plush while you are using it. Many people like to sit on their couch relaxing while they work/play. Unfortunately the surface of your couch, the blanket you are snuggled with, even your lap is soft and plush. This blocks the flow of air and prevents the laptop from being able to get rid of heat.
A TV tray often works well to help avoid this. Sitting the laptop on a bare spot on your coffee table will work also.
If your have a Uber-Gaming laptop that can heat a 20' x 20' room I will have to defer to the opinion of a TFP’r that has experience with laptop cooling pads.

02-22-2006, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack1.0 Tilted	The simplest, cheapest way to make sure a laptop stays cool is to make sure that you do not work with the laptop sitting on anything soft or plush while you are using it. Many people like to sit on their couch relaxing while they work/play. Unfortunately the surface of your couch, the blanket you are snuggled with, even your lap is soft and plush. This blocks the flow of air and prevents the laptop from being able to get rid of heat. A TV tray often works well to help avoid this. Sitting the laptop on a bare spot on your coffee table will work also. If your have a Uber-Gaming laptop that can heat a 20' x 20' room I will have to defer to the opinion of a TFP’r that has experience with laptop cooling pads. __________________ Jack1.0 ---------------------------------------------- I've learned to embrace my inner Geek. I haven't found anything else I'm good at. Last edited by Jack1.0; 02-22-2006 at 06:49 PM..