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There has been a growing trend in the area of notebook cooling. That's
without reason, considering that many recently released notebooks do suffer
from minor or severe heat issues. While I personally don't consider
any notebook a "desktop replacement", as an IT professional, I'm very well
aware of the heat issues that many users have to face. In fact, most novice
users I configure notebooks for do get quite concerned and do end up complaining
to me about
the heat that generates from them. Coolermaster, a respected company
when it comes to cooling accessories, has introduced their third notebook
cooler, the NotePal P1. Yes, the NotePal may be their sexiest model
yet, but does it serve its purpose well?
Packaging & Contents
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Nothing much to brag about packaging, other than
it was surprisingly light. I say this because Coolermaster shipped me
two products in one fairly large box and after signing for the package, I
instantly thought they may have forgotten to ship a particular sample.
The NotePal P1 ships with a thin, short silver-braided USB
cable that actually hides away in a compartment as I will show you in a bit.
Design
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The NotePal sports an all aluminum top panel,
accented by a black plastic housing on its rear. For those wondering,
there are some rubber rings around the fan grills that are what would keep
the notebook in place when placed on top of the cooler.
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The NotePal is one sexy looking notebook cooler.
Its sleek curves are designed for maximum comfort and ergonomics.
The right side is where you'll find its only two USB ports and large chrome
plated on/off button for the built-in fans.
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On the back, you'll find a compartment that is
just the right size to store the included USB cable for maximum portability.
| Specifications |
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Material |
Aluminum |
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Dimension |
13 x6.3 x 1.65
inches |
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Fan Dimension |
70 x 70 x 15mm |
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Fan Speed |
1500 R.P.M.
10% |
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Fan Airflow |
9.5 CFM 10% |
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Bearing Type |
Sleeve bearing |
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Fan Life
Expectancy |
30,000 hours |
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Fan Noise
Level |
21 dBA |
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Rated Voltage |
5 VDC |
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USB Port |
USB 2.0 x 2 |
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UPC Code |
870423003472 |
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