Supreme Commander
kuronue:
I bought the belkin for a smaller laptop, but I've found my boyfriend's rather large computer (he thinks it's 17" but I don't feel like verifying) can sit on top of it; the edges aren't at the edge of his computer, but it lifts it up so the air current can move under it, and the way it's curved, the moving air can continue to flow under the rest of the computer. I'm sure there are better solutions but the main issue he has is that even under normal circumstances, running Vista makes it eventually too hot to sit on his lap properly without the fan.
coconnor:
Quote from: kuronue on 2009 July 23, 22:55:28
I bought the belkin for a smaller laptop, but I've found my boyfriend's rather large computer (he thinks it's 17" but I don't feel like verifying) can sit on top of it; the edges aren't at the edge of his computer, but it lifts it up so the air current can move under it, and the way it's curved, the moving air can continue to flow under the rest of the computer. I'm sure there are better solutions but the main issue he has is that even under normal circumstances, running Vista makes it eventually too hot to sit on his lap properly without the fan.
Yes, I figured that, but I mainly use the laptop when I'm sitting on the couch or on my bed so I didn't want to chance it sliding off. This one can either be flat or raised up to create more airflow and has a piece in front where the laptop actually engages, so it seemed like a better option. It was $40 in BJ's Wholesale Warehouse, so it was a little more expensive, but I'd rather spend ten more dollars than have the laptop slipping off. That would be "a very bad thing"! So far, so good. Hope it lasts!
kuronue:
Very true. To be fair, I got mine from Best Buy's going out of business sale for like, $15, so for that I'm more than pleased with the results.
BrokenRobot:
Stay away from the Targus ones you see everywhere. I replaced the cable twice in 6 months. They really are as bad as the reviews say.
Sigmund:
Quote from: coconnor on 2009 July 23, 08:06:40
Quote from: Sigmund on 2009 July 23, 06:35:29
Just a side note-- in addition to getting a laptop cooler, download smcFanControl if you haven't already. I use it on my macbook, and it helps you control the temperature and fan speed of your mac.
I have a Dell 1720 laptop running Windows Vista and from what I can see, SMC Fan Control is only for MAC's. I have downloaded another program and am trying it. It is called Speed Fan. We'll see how that works. Thanks for the information!
AFAIK, SMC is a mac-only application-- I was responding to OpiumGirl since she referenced her macbook. However, it's very handy, so if there is a windows-equivalent it's definitely a good idea to give it a shot.
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