[Armymanis]

Hello everyone. I know that I am supposed to have a cooling pad underneath my laptop, but I am unable to get one for awhile. Which is better just having your laptop on your lap, sitting on magazines, or sitting on a really big hard coaster? I know that the laptop needs airflow,but I am wondering which one is better for the time being before I have enough money for a cooling pad.

 

[sobeit]

you not want anything soft that can easily form to the laptop and cover the air slots and fans.

 

[Old Rich]

What you want to avoid is blocking the airflow into the laptop via the vents on the bottom . . so the surface should be large enough for the laptop feet to rest on it and firm enough to not block the vent.

 

[Armymanis]

ok, thanks. do I have to get the really high end laptop cooling pads to keep my laptop cool? Would this one do from target? I have a target gift card, so I am wondering if this is any good before I decide to buy one.

http://www.target.com/Logitech-N100...archRank=target104545&sr=1-1&searchPage=1&rh=

 

[Old Rich]

It depends on how hot your laptop runs . . if it gets hot to the touch, I would get one with fans . . if not, just one that elevates the laptop a bit. That is what I use

 

[Armymanis]

I just bought a new laptop so it doesn't get too hot, it is not even a year old yet. My other laptop does get hot however and it is 4 years old.