![]() The Xpad is sized optimally to accommodate most laptop sizes while maintaining its portability, and yet it is large enough to sit comfortabily on most users. Its clever ABS composite structure design allows it to have a thin profile while providing an amazing structural stiffness. The Xpad’s innovative design shields user from laptop heat while improving laptop cooling without noisy fans or awkward straps. ![]() It has three layers of insulation to keep the heat away and offers a padded bottom for extra comfort, read on to learn more… Today for review I have the Xpad laptop pad, it has no fans, cools passively, is lightweight and very comfortable to use on your lap. There are many solutions to this problem, and I think I have found one that might be perfect. So, if you believe you need a laptop cooler and have $50 to spare, you can’t go wrong with the NotePal Infinite EVO.Anyone who owns a laptop knows that a laptop really isn’t made for using on your lap, after a while the heat just gets unbearable and you laptop just has to go somewhere else. As for the other features such as elevated keyboard and USB hub, these can be purchased for a lot less than $50. If you’re using a laptop that overheats, perhaps you should check with the vendor and see what the problem might be. On the other hand, is it really necessary? I’ve polled some of my friends and asked them about their use of supplemental coolers for laptops and not one saw any need to get one. On the one hand the NotePal EVO is a quality product with several useful features. The on/off switch for the fans seems a little superfluous, as does the indicator light, however, they are nice touches.Īfter using the EVO for the better part of a week, I’ve been struggling with how to wrap up the review. It was good to have an additional 3 USB ports and although the instructions warned that I might not have enough power for a scanner, mine worked fine. This shouldn’t be an issue because the device is not designed for portable use, so you should be plugged into the wall. If you’re on battery power this would mean you are going to get less power up time. Something to consider when using this device is that it draws its power from the laptop. The sound wasn’t distracting at all when used at the lowest speed or when used in a higher ambient noise location at high speed. With the fan set to high speed, the noise was noticeable in a quiet room, but could be mitigated by turning the speed down. I did come to the conclusion that the fan speed control was more of a volume control. I have been running the fan non-stop since I received the EVO and although I can’t objectively confirm that my laptop runs cooler, it would seem logical that the increased airflow on the laptop bottom should be an asset. The wedge shape of the device provides, what to me, appears as a better angle of the keyboard. One of the first things I noticed after using the EVO was that it was more comfortable to type. Now on the right side I have 3 USB ports that allow me to plug in my devices which are all located to the right of the laptop. Also I ran the power cord for the laptop in a recessed grove in the EVO to get it out of the way. Here I’ve hooked up the EVO to a USB port on the laptop. It also angles the keyboard for a more comfortable typing position. Using the EVO elevates the laptop which minimizes the amount of detritus that gets sucked into the case. My wife uses the Dell on the counter in the kitchen, so it sees its share of abuse. So, to check this out, I enlisted the services of my Dell 15″ laptop. Because one of the ports in the laptop is used to power the device, you effectively gain 2 additional ports. On the right side of the cooler are 3 USB ports. ![]() Lastly there is a 5v jack which accepts a power supply (not included) if the laptop USB ports don’t supply enough current. Moving to the right there is a blue LED power status light and then a thumb-wheel which varies the speed of the blower motors. Next there is a power on/off switch which turns the blower on/off. This provides power to the device and passes the USB signals to the built in USB hub. On the left side of the device are several connections and beginning from the left is the mini USB port in which you plug the supplied cable and then plug the other end into available USB port on your laptop.
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