samsung n120 netbook cooler I just bought this netbook. Does it heat up enough to the point where I need to buy a cooler? someone please answer!
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thank you!!!! also did you buy extra memory for it? was it hard to install it?
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I've had mine for a month (the blue N120-13GBL with the longer battery) and I haven't needed a cooler -- I've left it on, on battery power, all night cycling through a long podcast playlist and it did fine, no heat problem at all.
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The laptop gets very warm if left unregulated. I actually fried a mobo while playing bf4 and it got up to 97C. Now that i got the mobo replaced i downlowded nvidia inspector and you can limit the temps in that application. Since I lowered the maximum temp to 85 degrees it has been working with out skipping a beat and I don't see a noticable performance hit while gaming either.Hope this helps
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Gary, I do have a question you might be able to answer for me. Since I'm home a lot using the netbook, should I conserve my battery as I'd seen someone mention elsewhere? Is is best to remove the battery and use the power cord to do so? Is that harmful in any way to battery life or computer?
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Hi Caroline, This lapdesk does not have anything that will cool a laptop. It is a solid piece of heavy duty plastic (no vent holes). You will still need a fan. It does have a large surface area to work on so you do not have to worry about space at all. Also, It has pockets and cushioning underneath that make it very confortable. Hope this helps.
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Nope..and does yours work?!mine never has! The blue lights come on but unit produces no cool air..my laptop is 17in..and this unit is supposed to keep it cool but does not it is a pretty looking piece of crap!! I want a refund...sighhhhh
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Is the general consensus that this is going to be a good to very good machine? I like most of the specs, but you never know until you have it in your hands...would love to hear thoughts of those considering purchasing this netbook.
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The laptop does not get hot and the fan is not at all loud. I have trouble concentrating if there are loud noises in the room when I am writing my book. I don't even notice the fan, so, it is very quiet. If you got the cash and are on the fence for getting this laptop, let me tell you, get it! I searched Bestbuy and Fry's electronics and even online sales. This configuration is your best bang for your buck from Amazon, in features and looks. I mean, it just looks so much better than everything else out there. This laptop is LOADED with features. I am a cheap, picky tech guy, so...............trust me, I did our homework to find the ultimate machine. Don't forget, this is the I7 chip with 8 gig on the board, backlite keys, high def webcam, TOUCHSCREEN, dvd writer, double 3.0 usb ports and one 2.0 port, HDMI out, VGA out! I got the laptop almost 2 months ago and it was the best deal then. I haven't re-researched to see what is out there being that I spent over 800$. So, you would have to let me know about that end of it. Windows 8.1 is fine. I use the desktop option and it looks and feels like I am running in XP. That is the operating system I am transitioning off from. I hope this helps. Also, I am SUPER HAPPY with it! If there are any iffy reviews, those people are just hating on it! Also, the chip has the integrated HD 4600 graphics card! I am in the process of hooking up "3" EXTRA monitors up to my laptop. 2 external monitors and one HD LCD monitor. I am confident the laptop can handle it! This thing is a BEAST!
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BizTraveler -- can you also tell me whether the 120 is cool and quiet? I've heard that the NC10 scores high on both accounts. And, after owning a couple of hot, noisy laptops, it's a priority for me. Thanks!
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Hi Eva, I have this exact macbook, and having used all kinds of laptops for years, I can tell you that it actually runs just a bit cooler than others. All laptops heat up to the point where it's a good idea to have some kind of lap desk (I got an excellent one at my local Barnes n Noble, should find lots of good ones here too...). I'm sure that it's not a good idea to have that much heat in your legs for extended periods of time, and temperature will depend very much on the type of use you give it, and when they're running on battery power they run cooler (and slower) to save energy. I cannot recommend the MacBook enough, I had an HP laptop for 2 years and then came back to a Mac Laptop, I don't know what I was thinking going to something non-Apple, the quality and attention to details in the MacBook is wonderful, and you can run any Windows application using either virtualization (Parallels or my favorite VMWare Fusion) or install Windows using Bootcamp and boot directly as if this were a Windows laptop. It is very fast and I have had zero problems with performance, battery life is also outstanding. Good luck!
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I had a constant problem with this computer overheating, even tried a HUGE cooler on the cpu, didn't help much. I have this cooler on two of my computers and I've had no problem with overheating whatsoever. I play all my games, FPS, Racers, etc., at highest settings and no problems. Wouldn't build a new computer without one.
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Probably not what you are asking about however, I had a fan problem with mine but not right away. After 5 days of ownership, I carried around my N120 and the following day the fan was making a rattling noise. The fan blade was obviously hitting something (similar to a stick hitting bicycle spokes). It appears there was something lose that decided to interfere with the fan blades. It would go away once it is powered down, it would also change volume if you move the computer around. Otherwise, the fan is quiet and normal, no vibration.
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I have one in mine. It really doesnt matter because you could put an SSD anywhere. They dont generate heat like a hard drive does. I dont think they generate heat at all. But there's slots inside where I put mine on.
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forget it, if it isnt something directly attached. If the temp you are talking about is air - think about it. A 2" square will cool off what and how fast? Not much. This is really made more to maintain temp, unless you put this on a CPU or something.
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You have several options for cooling, it can be water or air right through the hooks, or just using fans. You choose the only thing I can say is that this MoBo is excellent. If you use water cooling is recommended that you have a large enough case, check the cooler master are very good. Sorry for the delay in my response
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Some of the older models reputedly had problems with heat management, but I've not experienced them yet. I've been using a 17" MBP for two weeks now. When it's on AC power and processing a lot it gets hot, but shut itself down? No. When not working so hard, or running on battery, the temperature doesn't stand out to me. Overall, I don't think it gets hotter than my other Intel notebooks-- they all use a lot of power at full speed.
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Sorry, I can't compare products... I only have the one I reviewed. I have had this NotePal for some time now and I am still very happy with it. I am confident that as long my laptop is on the NotePal it won't overheat. The fan is small and you have to remember not to block the air vents in the front of the unit [the side that faces away from you] but I think it moves enough air to get the job done. When you turn off the computer the fan stops as well and when you boot back up the fan comes back on. The fan stays on as long as the computer is on.
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I have not purchased a docking station for this laptop. It does seem to overheat and the fan has started making noises periodically. We keep ours on a stand to allow air circulation, but have no plans to order a docking station. If it didn't overheat would get another one. Like the keyboard feel, except for the issue with the keys I mentioned before-which I seem to have solved- and the screen is great.