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Targus PA248U Notebook Chill Pad | 
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| Brand: Targus
Category: CE
List Price: $34.99
Buy Refurbished: $7.99
You Save: $27.00 (77%)
New (53) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from $7.99
Rating:  520 reviews
Sales Rank: 519
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 9 x 0.8
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: PA248U
Model: PA248U
UPC: 092636110772
EAN: 0092636110772
ASIN: B0000AKA8Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | Prevent Overheating: Two-Fan Cooling System Pulls Heat Away From The Notebook and Prevents The Cpu From Overheating During Use | | | Protect Your Workspace: High-Heat Generating Notebooks Can Damage Furniture Surfaces; Using The Chill Mat Protects Furniture From Heat Damage | | | Powered By Your Notebook: Plug Into The USB Port for Power, and Turn On The Fans with The On/Off Switch | | | Power: 1.05 W |
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Product Description
Targus PA248U Tornado Notebook Chill Pad - If you've ever used a notebook, then you know how warm - or even hot! - the underside can get. And that heat can seriously threaten the life of your computer. Thankfully, Targus has solved this problem. Enter the Tornado Chill Pad. This device rests underneath your laptop, where 2 built-in fans quickly dissipate the heat. Noise - 25 dBa Speed - 1500 RPM Dimensions - 11.75 x 9 x 0.8
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| Customer Reviews: Read 515 more reviews...
 Solved my overheating problem April 11, 2005
Edward Torpy (Chicago, IL USA)
34 out of 40 found this review helpful
After spending four months trying to get Dell's tech support people to simply acknowledge that the Inspiron 600m has a problem with overheating while playing hi-end 3-D graphics games, I took a gamble and bought the Targus PA248U Tornado Notebook Chill Pad. At first, it only helped to delay the problem -- the computer still overheated while playing games like "Warcraft III" or "Rise of Nations". The cooling fans on the chill pad were doing a good job of cooling the center of the notebook, but the back was still getting hot. I tried lifting the back on the notebook (by setting the backend of the notebook on two hi-lighters to lift it about 1/2 inch above the chill pad to improve the airflow) and that solved my problem.
My notebook is a Dell Inspiron 600m with the following configuration:
Pentium M 725 (1.6GHz, 2MB level 2 cache)
512MB DDR SDRAM (1 Dimm)
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9000 w/ 64MB
When playing 3-D graphics games, the computer (especially the memory chip) would get very hot and the frame rate while playing the games would drop 95% (in one game, dropping from 60fps to 1-3fps). The computer never crashed, but it made game playing impossible. The Inspiron 600m is a thin notebook (1.29" thick), so it probably doesn't allow enough airflow to adequately cool off the components when pushed to their limit by a 3-D graphics game. Thank heavens companies like Targus are making products to address this issue.
Just as a note to Dell users, I talked to about a dozen different Dell tech support people over a four month period and no one would even admit to having heard about this problem. Apparently Dell has a policy of never admitting that a problem exists.
A Notebook Lifesaver June 22, 2004
Mark T. Schlipper (Seattle Wa)
16 out of 20 found this review helpful
Its a rare day when Im willing to give something 5 stars. Today is one of 'em.
I have an Emachines laptop with a 15.4" widescreen and plenty of processing power. Meaning my laptop is about as wide as they come, and runs about as hot.
Summer just came round my neck of the woods, and in my hot little house, my hot little laptop couldnt hack it. I had it on a table, and by mid afternoon, it shut down. And wouldnt restart. The top was hot to the touch, and the bottom just as bad. So I got one of these Targus Chill Mats, figuring a couple little fans would help a bit.
They did more than help. Im convinced they saved the life of my laptop. My once hot-enough-to-fry-a-pie harddrive now tops out at a reasonable warm. Id say the air under my machine went from 95 to 60. Its not cool enough to refresh a beer, but its more than cool enough to allow my machine to stay on and operational all day.
At 11 3/4" by 9" its smaller than my laptop, but the feet on my machine still fit on it just fine. As I wouldnt expect Targus to make these in 3 sizes I think they chose a good route. Slightly smaller means itll fit nicely under any laptop, is more likely to fit in accessory pockets in bags (its only 1/2" thick), and leaves more room for the airflow you obviously need. So I cant fault it there.
Between my machines feet and the little rubber bumpers on the Mat, my machine is stable on it, and its stable on its own feet. I cant tell the difference between typing on it, or on a table. Despite the slightly smaller size.
Only having one little cable (which I keep bundled and twist-tied to the shortest length possible) running between the two is totally unobtrusive and easy to deal with. And dont even think about the sound. I honestly didnt even realise it was on at first.
The best $30 Ive spent on my computer in a long time. And spending that now sure saves the cost of replacing burnt out parts.
That was all written over two years ago. Here's an update:
After near constant use, my Targus died. It starting making lots of noise. And after careful deconstruction and dedusting, it was still noisy. So I replaced it [...].
my macbook loves it -oh, and so do I September 8, 2006
Rose (Upstate New York)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Cut to the chase and skip all the rest- A lovely multitasking convience product.
I have a 15 macbook pro and my lap was taking a lot of heat. Not to mention the funny angels you can get yourself into while reclining on your porch can be at best awkward for tying. The Coolpad has these simple lego style pieces that you build onto on another to raise your laptop in 1/2 inch increments up to 1 3/4 inches. (If you build fewer than 4 posts you can build it much higher but have fewer contacts touching you laptop) It seemed a bit silly all these lego pieces floating about, but after using them, I love it. It's so easy to adjust, so when you are at a table vs when you are lying on your belly you can have the height you desire. I hinted at it but let me say it clear- Yes, the Coolpad lets you use your laptop on a bed.
One last bonus for those of you living with children or someone prone to spilling drinks- your $$$$ piece of equipment is raisied off the surface it's on. That in itself is worth it to me!
The turntable feature is aslo a win. I was afraid it would lull about freely, but you have to exert a little (just enough) to turn it. I didn't think I need this ability at first but find everytime I want to show someone my screen I intuitvly use it. Whenever I begin to take this feature for granted I see someone else picking up their laptop to turn it and as they jarringly set their laptop down I cringe and appreciate my Coolpad for the nice piece of hard drive protection it is.
As for the airflow cooling aspect, well, I beat my mac with high processor programs, and yes the fan still kicks on, but I feel better knowing it has an easier time cooling off. There is no worry about the fans being blocked or struggling for air so to speak.
So,
* all ports are free
* laptop is at your desired typing angle
* you can turn your laptop about 360
* guaranteed an air buffer no matter where you set down
* liquid spill protection
* non slip rubber feet really hold laptop in place (I mean secure!)
I looked at every kind of portable stand for a week and finally, wearily, bought the Coolpad. I would buy it again in an instant, and will purchase several at Christmas time for all those I know who have admired, lusted and "borrowed" my Coolpad.
Chilled Out October 25, 2005
A. Stein (NYC)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This product fixed the issue I had with my laptop's fan upon first use. Often when I am running the processor hard, I hear the fan kick into high gear; however, I no longer hear the computer's fan, and the product's two fans are very quiet. I wish I didn't wait this long to purchase it!
Great for laptops July 10, 2005
Senthil Rajan (GA, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got my targus Tornado a week ago from Amazon. Amazon shipped it real fast. I think it is a must for all laptops. It drastically reduced the heat from the bottom of my laptop. Its so convenient. I use a dell Inspiron 9300, which usually generates a lot of heat. After using this I dont have to worry about the heat, even during playing high end 3d games. I surely recommend
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