ZALMAN Notebook Cooler Model ZM-NC2000 Black

Pros: Keeps laptop cool and provides a nice typing angle with the extendable legs. Best cooler I have used.

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: Zalman did a nice job RMA-ing my last cooler based on the feedback given below.

Pros: Only had this puppy a day or so, but it definitely keeps my laptop cool. It's very quiet even when the fan is on maximum. USB driven means you can take it with you, but unless you have a larger laptop case, you won't be putting this in with the laptop. A USB port gives the port that you use for power back to you, so no loss. Overall, should be a winner in the end!

Cons: won't keep my beer cold...

Other Thoughts: Fast shipping as always from Newegg!

Pros: I want to update my review from 4/19/11. I had owned a laptop with infamous heat issues. It is now gone. But I replaced it with a new i7 quad core 17" lappy. And it has been living on this cooler since it was new. This cooler is quiet, effective, and durable. Don't hesitate to buy this if you have a laptop you love. Especially if it is more of a desktop replacement, rather than a commuter.

Cons: None, considering they all have some size and weight.

Other Thoughts: The sides have enough of a lip to act as handles while moving it from place to place. Mine is set up near the dining room table for easy access. I have disassembled it for cleaning recently, rather easy.
I paid over $65 for mine, and just noticed it can be had for $25 net. No brainer!

Pros: Keeps laptop cool. Nice heavy metal construction.

Cons: Noisier than my last one. I can hear a little electrical buzz at high rpm. Leg extensions need more tension so they don't snap back up when vigorously typing. Probably last time I go to this brand/model.

Other Thoughts: 3rd one of these I have owned over past several years. This one feels like attention to quality has waned at Zalman. I have other Zalman products and may move to other brands when time to replace/upgrade.

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Pros: pro built.doesnt feel cheap

Cons: none

Pros: Bought this for my wife's 17" laptop and it's the first one that actually does a good job of cooling. The metal stays cool and absorbs heat well and the fans do a good job producing airflow. I can feel cool air coming out the sides between the laptop and cooler so it's forcing air out pretty good. Has a dial to adjust the fan speed too.

It has a USB connector to power it and they give you an additional USB slot on the left side to make up for occupying one on your laptop. Also has a compartment on the bottom to store your cable if you're going to pack up your cooler and take it with you.

Cons: I can't really think of any con. Maybe the blue LED if you want your room completely dark? That's hardly a con, and not a problem when you shut the cooler off.

Other Thoughts: I'm pleased with this product and would buy it again.

Pros: Sturdy materials and construction. Aluminum is cool to touch and works as heat sink unlike cheaper plastic laptop coolers. Fans were effective and quiet while it was still operating.

Cons: Entire device is unresponsive after 18 months of relatively light use. When plugged into my laptop usb port, it won't turn on, rendering it now just a very expensive laptop stand. This might be acceptable for cheaper model laptop coolers, but, for the price, I expected more durability.

Also, the inaccessible enclosure makes it difficult to clean dust/lint from the inside to keep the fans clean and operating.

Pros: It worked, for a while....

Cons: Zalman didn't answer 2 email requests for support. The request telephone number I called was never answered by a human. I'll never buy another Zalman product. Buyer beware.

Pros: Lightweight, very quiet, very cool. I'm using it on my Dell Studio 1555.

Cons: Can be bulky at times when I try to fit it into my laptop back pack. Otherwise, it is well worth the price.

Pros: it does what it does, and keeps on doing it!
It has been keeping my Alienware M15x with a non-underclocked GPU cool for many years now.

Cons: cant switch fans to 2 big 120mm ones.