Logisys Computer Dual 140mm Fan Aluminum Laptop Cooling Pad Model NP8

Pros: Solid aluminum construction. Actually it is a thick slab of aluminum seated on a plastic base, but still very solid. Doesn't shake or wobble, and the feet hold it in place on the desk.

Purchased to be used with an old HP DV9930US 17" laptop and it sits comfortably on the cooler. It has a three port hub so you gain two USB ports from it. Which is perfect for my data transfer equipment. The fans are quite but make a slight sound that causes me to think one of them won't last more than a year.

It does a great job at cooling. Tested on a flat surface, with and without the fans. Used CPU Burn-in 1.01 for 5 minutes running two threads (dual core CPU) with error checking disabled.

Flat Surface
CPU 75c
Motherboard 76c
HDD 39c

Cooler w/o fans
CPU 73c
Motherboard 75c
HDD 39c

Cooler w/ fans
CPU 71c
Motherboard 73c
HDD 37c

Cons: The aluminum needs better machining due to random sharp points. Lack of rounded corners cause cuts and scrapes. Thankfully this will be left on a desk and not used on my lap.

The USB ports are on the right side. Since the ports and the two 140mm fans run off a single 5v port, I would only plug in self powered devices. Sadly all of mine are on the left side of the computer. Though this is not the manufactures fault.

Other Thoughts: i was able to get this on sale, but even at full price it is a good deal. Will be buying more down the road.

Pros: Huge fans that cover your entire laptop surface. Cool aluminum surface that doesn't distract the eye. Built in 3-port USB hub. On and off button.

Cons: Could be cheaper? That's not quite a legitimate complaint as everything could be cheaper. I think I picked the cooler up at $19.99 last year, it's $34.99 now. Newegg will throw you a deal eventually.

Pros: This thing was cold to the touch right out of the box!

It has a power button and the extra USB ports will work even when it is off.

I've noticed a huge difference over my Belkin cooling pad. Even after raising most settings to maximum on games like StarCraft II, my computer doesn't feel nearly as heated as it once felt with other cooling pads.

It fits a 15.6'' laptop.

Cons: It stands a bit high, which could be a portability issue if you think you will worry about looking dorky with it in public.

It has what you might consider sharp corners, because of the aluminum and the way it is cut on the sides. Also a portability issue if you have a more active usage of your laptop backpack.

Other Thoughts: Perfect for home.

Pros: Awesome cooler! Nice big fans are quiet and move a lot of air. I've had NO cooling issues while using this.

Its durable as he11, solid aluminum. You've got to be trying pretty hard to break this thing.

Cons: It's got sharp flippin' corners and edges man! I use this as a lap desk when I'm in bed or sitting on the couch, and I've cut my hand/arm too many times to count, and ripped a couple holes in various cloth items (shirts, shorts, comforter, sheets, etc.)

Lastly, its thick and bulky. Don't expect to squeeze it into your laptop bag and take it with you on your travels.

Other Thoughts: Don't get me wrong, its a great cooler... I'd buy it again. That being said, be prepared to take a file or a Dremel tool to smooth the corners and edges... unless of course you're a masochist, or just like the sight of your own blood :)

Pros: ALUMINUM SURFACE

Cons: fan becomes a little bit noise now

Pros: Still great, still working. Average temperature drop of 10-20 degrees Celsius.

Cons: Not a larger temperature drop, no LED option, no USB 3.0

Pros: Inexpensive, Extra USB ports, Sits at a comfortable angle. Compared to cooling pads I was checking out at best buy priced the same and higher this one def takes the cake. An all plastic cooling pad with 1 small fan was 4 dollars more at best buy (including the cost of shipping from newegg).

For the price your not gonna find much better.

Cons: The fans could use a little more umph, to really get efficient cooling it needs to be on a flat surface. Sitting on a bed or couch it doesnt really seem to get the best air circulation. However its still better than nothing, as well as better IMO than a good amount of other similarly prices cooling pads.

Other Thoughts: If you got an extra 15 bucks, drop it on a pad with with better airflow to the fans, if your on a budget grab this one.

Pros: Cools very well, looks great, built in usb hub, aluminum.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: Good for leaving on the desk, not really made for laps. You can feel air coming out all around from under the laptop. Keeps my XPS M1530 from over heating very well. Very quiet too.

Pros: -Keeps laptop over 5c cooler during idle times, ~10c cooler under stress, even though this Macbook Pro does not have bottom ventilation.

- Just as importantly, it keeps the aluminum casing of the computer MUCH cooler. Even after reapplying thermal paste, this thing got uncomfortably hot to the touch along the front, and that's been remedied nicely.

- fans are large and move air nicely. Of course they're weak, almost any USB powered quiet fan is. The point is moving air, and it does that well.

Cons: -not for Laps. It's for a desk. I cannot imagine it's comfortable on a lap due to the size and shape.

- a bit too high and angle for my liking, but many would consider this a pro. I personally like my keyboard level, and not inclined as such.

Other Thoughts: This is a great accessory for the price. While not the best, it's an effective aluminum cooler and the 3 USB port hub to the right side put you +2 ahead on the port count, which can be very useful for laptops.

Pros: Sturdy construction
Large enough for my 17" laptop
Quiet
Has 3 USB ports on the side, and another for the cord
Has an on/off switch

Cons: Doesn't cool the laptop very well

Other Thoughts: I bought this cooling pad based on the reviews. However, it doesn't move very much air, which is why it is so quiet. Does very little to cool the laptop temperature down. I have had it less than a month, but so far it seems sturdy.

I gave it two eggs for the design and for Newegg, which was super fast at shipping it to me. I bought it on special, so I didn't lose much money. If anyone has any recommendations on a better fan please post them !