Cheap New Notebooks

Some things are better with a little heat like salsa or a day at the beach. However, your trusted and beloved notebook computer is definitely not one of them. Whether set up on your desk with or without an external keyboard and mouse or on your lap, the USB-powered Logitech Cooling Pad N100 distributes air quietly and evenly under the case of your notebook, helping to protect you from the heat. Our cooling pad looks good in any room of your home, as the colors and shape were inspired by nature. Its versatile design with rear air intake allows for steady, unobstructed airflow. The enclosed, durable construction protects the internal fan from dust and damage. Plus, it's designed for efficiency, with minimal impact on your notebook¿s battery power.

User Reviews about Logitech Notebook Cooling Pad (N100)

I don't want to be overly critical, but I am actively in the market for another cooling pad as I write this, and I will not buy this model again, for the following reasons:

1. The material it is made from is quite sturdy, but slick. Even with two little rubber flidgets that cram between the vent slots to provide a bit of resistance, my Dell Inspiron laptop would slip and slide around on the slick plastic. I would have to be very careful to position the thing appropriately and not make any fast moves because the laptop could slide right off the slippery surface. I wish the surface had a bit more "grip" to it--perhaps a bit of rubberized material to reduce the sliding around.

2. The thing had two fans; I honestly think three would have been better. One fan cooled an area of my laptop that never got hot!

3. I thought it was kind of pricey.

4. It puts your computer at an angle--that might be fine for people who want that, but there's no way to angle it up or down with little fold-out feet or anything of that nature--it it shaped like a wedge, so you're going to have to compensate for that shape if you're using it on a table (and some like that) or on your lap. Sometimes, I'd turn it the wrong way around to cool the parts of my laptop I wanted cooled, and to provide the angle that suited me while using it on my lap.

5. The USB cord is pretty much "just" long enough--there's not a lot of spare wire there (which means the USB will feel the strain if your computer slips off the slick surface of the cooling pad).

Now, on to the things I liked about the product:

1. It IS sturdy. The plastic isn't cheap. When it worked, it worked well enough, cooling my computer sufficiently to stop those pesky overheats. I did not abuse the cooling pad at all, but I am a heavy computer user, so I guess I just wore it out after just under 12 months of use.

2. I like the USB powered aspect. I had sufficient USB outlets for my purposes, but I suppose a "pass through" slot would have been nice--this one didn't have that but I didn't need it. -- It Worked For Just Under a Year, Then Died on Me

This is the perfect cooling pad for my needs. I use my laptop on the arm of my overstuffed couch and my last cooling pad didn't work at all because the vent was on the bottom, so the hot air had no place to go. This one has air vents in the back and the fan is able to exhaust the heat out into the room. I love it and it's the perfect size for my 15 inch laptop, but it would work fine for a 17 inch as well. Try it...you'll like it! -- Just what I needed...

This fan is so quiet that I thought it was not running. The only thing I do not like is that the cable which is designed to nest in grooves on the back looks like it's cut and I have only used this for a few weeks. -- This fan is nearly silent.

My laptop gets hot. It gets so hot, in fact, that the top cover melted. I always use it on a tray and even though my legs are a few inches away from the bottom of the tray I can feel the intense heat.

I purchased a different laptop cooling pad, which had an ultra long wire that always got in the way. Even though it cooled, it only lasted 6 months. The wire on this pad wraps around the bottom of the pad, allowing you to bring it out from either side or the back to attach the usb to your computer. No more long wires to get in the way.

My 17" wide notebook fits nicely on this pad. There is a slight angle, which is helpful when typing. The pad is nonskid, so you don't have to worry about your laptop sliding off of it. The back of the pad sits up higher allowing the air to flow out behind the laptop.

My laptop was cool to the touch after using this for over 2 hours. I couldn't even hear a slight hum it's so quiet. Best part? A three-year warrenty. So, if this baby dies in 6 months I won't have to spend the money on a brand new one. -- Whisper Quiet and Cools like Winter.