Is it safe for laptops or could the desk pad promote overheating?
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Computers are designed to sit on flat surfaces. The pad lies very flat. I would consider how my computer is vented.
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Hi Nadia, It's a nice pad in all respects, and I can't imagine it promoting any extra heat.
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Looking at the images of the bottom of this cooler, it doesn't look like it can be used on your lap. It is only meant to be used on a table/desk.The Targus one or other cooling pads are designed to be used on your lap, hence blow air towards the laptop instead of away from it. Imagine this cooler pushing air away from the laptop towards your lap.
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Hello. As with any cover, overheating is an inherent problem. I have this product and use it when traveling. At home, I remove the cover to allow heat dissipation of the laptop.
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I don't have any problem with overheating, it just more heavy than regular laptop.
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The heat coming from my keyboard is less as it seems that my laptop is running cooler now Sumie. The EMF coming from my laptop keyboard is very low. From what I understand, the most harmful EMF comes from the bottom of the laptop, not under the keyboard. The Defenderpad seems to absorb some of these levels, so it may help with your hands tingling.
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I have not had any issues with overheating. This is my 2nd Acer computer. The first I retired after 8 years mainly because it is much larger and heavier. If you are careful about where you use your computer you should be fine. What I mean by that is the computer needs air flow all around it. Not good to sit it on a pillow or blanket. Your lap is good or of course a table. I build and repair computers as a home business. This is were I have learned these details.
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I am not sure but I think it should be good so long you have a 2.0 usb port. It is not a very strong kind of cooling pad, so don't expect years of service. I have bought it twice both times they were good for 6 months. They are not very well built but sort of does the job ok. I just bought it because it was the cheapest.
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Some people warn against placing anything on the heat pad other than the cover that is designed for it. They think that doing so can cause the pad to overheat and fail.
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We have not had overheating issues. We only use this for light computing. Web browsing and skype.
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Sorry, I don't have my laptop and cooling pad at work, however, the fan portion is where the laptop needs the fans. On mine, a central area is covered by the largest fan, and the underside of the edges is covered by the side fans. This cooling pad is the best one that I have gotten. I hope this answers your question. I will check the dimensions of the fan portion when I get home.
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It depends I suppose. Like I stated in my comment, my laptop primarily overheats when gaming. Overheats so bad that it actually turns off my laptop, haha.. This cooling pad has definitely ceased that, and it doesn't get as hot as it used to. It still gets warm-hot at certain times though, but I think that's normal for laptops. Other than gaming, it keeps my laptop cool-warm when I browse the internet, or do what I have to do on the computer. So does it effectively cool it? I would say yeah and no, since it depends on what you're doing.
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I haven't used the fan at all (no need because lapdesk keeps me cooler), but the mouse pad is stable. This lapdesk works great!
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That was my concern as well as I have a home office and did not want to have AC or a fan blowing when I use the PC. This PC is very fast and quiet; and in respond to your question; I have never felt any heat coming from under my desk. Some PC radiate heat and acquire allot of dust which can affect the performance; I had this PC for over a year. Hope I have answered your questions.
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While this Belkin wireless dongle (adapter) does get warm, I would not say that it "overheats". Depending on the location you have it plugged into -- closer to power supply, close to fan, etc -- it should run cooler on a desktop than on a laptop, which is where I use it. I also think that because mine sits on the same side of my laptop as the exhaust fan, it does tend to get a little warmer. But it depends on what you consider "overheating" and what your concerns are there. Usually when these units overheat for an extended period, they burn out and stop working. Mine has been working for about 6 months, at least 10-12 hours per day if not more, with no problems at all. So I would say it's a pretty solid little adapter and I would recommend it.
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I have a Core i7 laptop which does heat up, there is a slight gap between the surface of the lapdesk and the laptop. It allows the heat to dissipate as there is air flow underneath.
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I have not had any issues with the laptop getting too warm to sit on my lap. I rarely use it that way because I find that too uncomfortable for long term use but the unit seems to remain relatively cool even when used for long periods of time. Hope that helps.
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I haven't found this to be the case. Some people may not be allowing their laptop to air while it's on their laps. They are covering up the sides with blankets or pillows prohibiting full vetalation. For any computer, overheating could be the case in this situation. I recommend this laptop if you are looking to buy it. It is the perfect size and functions really well. :)And like the guy said below, I have not found the Internet to have any issues. He very well could be having this problem but I haven't experienced this.