Bytecc Aluminum Notebook Cooler

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Kurtis Kronk
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Aug. 18, 2003

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Quality Check

As expected, this cooler is very sturdy. After all, it is made of aluminum. While it could be bent with extreme force, it won't have any problems with normal usage. You won't have to worry about lugging a heavy notebook cooler around either, because it is very light (~1 lb). I didn't expect much from the 60mm fans, but they actually do a good job of cooling and they don't make a lot of noise either @ around 25dBA. Bytecc did a good job organizing the cables on the underside of the cooler with some tubing and heat shrink. This was a smart move considering there would have been a mess of wires otherwise. It is also a good thing that Bytecc included a PS2/USB adapter; my laptop doesn't even have a PS2 port, so this cooler wouldn't have done much without it. The last thing I checked for was sharp edges, of which there were none.

Conclusion

I am very satisfied with the Bytecc aluminum notebook cooler. It not only looks great and cools well, but it is lightweight and it elevates the notebook's rear which makes it easier to type. I was also very surprised that the fans were so quiet. I had expected a pair of roaring 60mm beasts, but found a couple of purring ones instead. In addition, Bytecc throws in a USB adapter for those like me who don't have a PS2 port on their notebook. Once again, I am very satisfied with this product, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone, whether you have a tiny one or a large one like my 16" VAIO. What are you waiting for? Go get one of your own.

Pros

Attractive
Durable
One size fits all
Cools very well
On/Off switch for fans
Elevated typing surface
Quiet 60mm fans
Cables situated neatly
Included PS2/USB adapter

Cons

A variable speed fan controller would be a nice addition
Larger fans would be nice

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5 User Comments

1 - Posted by m[X] on August 18, 2003 - 9:17 am

sounds like a preety good investment if i had a laptop..and $20 for that matter

2 - Posted by Guest on October 4, 2004 - 1:51 pm

Excellent review. Detail high enough to really be of value.

3 - Posted by Guest on November 3, 2004 - 8:16 am

I just bought one (total price $21 dollars after UPS... Thanks for the great review, I have heard many good things about this product and I feel its better then even the new coolers.

4 - Posted by Guest on May 27, 2005 - 10:55 pm

I have owned the Bytecc cooler for some time now. I would like to point out two things. First of all, from the pictures you show of your Sony on the cooler, you have the bottom of the notebook sitting on the front lip of the cooler, which is meant to be used as a positioning aid as well as a stop to prevent the notebook from slipping down the incline. This would also raise the bottom of the computer further from the cooler, and therefore provide less cooling than if it were positioned normally. The other observation is that one size does NOT fit all. I have a Fujitsu N5010, which is a monster of a notebook as far as size goes. Therefore, when I position the notebook properly with its front up against the lip of the cooler, it will actually tip backward as soon as I open the computer to normal viewing position.

The cooler does seem to work well in spite of my less than ideal fit.

5 - Posted by Izrac on January 2, 2007 - 12:55 am

I have been using the Bytec Notebook Cooler for my laptop 3 years and have not had any problem. It works very well and has kept heat away from my laptop. Even in the summer when it gets a little warm inside the Laptop stays cool. I have had no fan burnout and I have used it continously for 8 hours or more without a break. I sincerely recommend this product. if I need another cooler I woud again buy a Bytec with no hesitations. In fact I have just purchased one to give to someone as a gift.

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