Bummer about the noise. I can't hear the fan on my laptop or on my chill-pad. I run my machine pretty much 24/7 - plugged in so as not to deplete the battery. I still think info on the possibility of overheating a laptop--and the solution--should be gotten out there whenever possible. I'm pretty sure the Wiki mentions the potential for this problem.polycarbonate1 wrote:Yeah, my machine averages about 18h a day, whether it's on mains or not. Of course battery life is shorter, but the fans don't worry me (just the people trying to sleep next to me )
If it's OK to mention brand names, I am really pleased with my Vantec LapCool. I got it for around $25 bucks online. It weighs almost nothing and is about 1/2 inch thick and fits in my carry case easily. It plugs into one of the ports so doesn't use any more power. And it is "whisper quiet" as advertised. So, there's my little plug for Vantec, but considering it's been running for a year non-stop, I'm impressed when I consider the price.