 "Different than pictured" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from San Diego, CA |
This Chill Pad currently being sent out is not the curved one in the photo. It is the rectangular one pictured above. I thought I was getting the curvy-sided one, but the rectangular one arrived.
It works just fine for me. I was a little dismayed by the noise it makes, but I got used to it quickly. It is like having another computer on nearby or something, noise-wise. It cools off my Dell laptop quite well. No problems to report!
|
| |
 "Targus Podium Coolpad with 360 - Degree Rotation" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Houston, Texas |
| I love the Targus Podium Cool Pad. I have purchased Five (5) of them in the last Three (3) years. Have Two (2) for myself, gave one to my wife, one to my Daughter and gave one as a present to some friends. They are great to use for presentations because you can truen them instantly so everyone can see your screen. |
| |
| "Laptop Cool Down" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Shoreham, NY |
Very easy to connect to your laptop using a USB connection. The dual fans are quiet and keep the heat circulating so the laptop doesn't get hot. Very satisfied at this point. Hopefully it will last.
Craig |
| |
 "Very poor quality, but works." | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from California |
I've had this for roughly 2 years now and it's worked alright. It's nothing spectacular, but it was able to alleviate the heat problems on my Dell Inspiron 1520. However, the build quality is garbage; the plastic feels cheap, and the USB cord is abysmal. I don't know if it's truly proprietary, but if it is I know why other companies haven't had a similar design--because it is awful.
The USB cord on the cooler's end is a fairly sharp needle-like plug which has a small hole which connects to a single pin in the cooler. The issue is this pin and the cord are both flimsy and prone to getting stuck. Well mine did not get stuck this time, it broke off.
I've seen the new Targus ones and they seem to be of a better design--hopefully that means Targus learned their lesson.
I suppose it gets the job done, but for the price... I'd keep away from this model. |
| |
| "laptop stand" | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Roatan, Honduras |
| excellent product. i have another one for 5 years. great design. i needed asecond one. Price is right |
| |
| "Get something better..." | |
| - Reviewed By An Amazon User from Trenton, OH USA |
One of the first things I noticed about this was that the rubber grips didn't grip my laptop very well. It's not uncommon for the laptop to slide around on it if I move it any.
Another problem I've had is some form of "sputtering;" that is, it runs for a while, then randomly turns off for a while, and turns back on after another while. I've left my laptop unattended on it to come back and find my laptop very warm.
It's not that expensive, so I'd rate it as a decent buy and better than nothing, but I'd get something else. |
| |
