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Laptop Cooling Pad Reviews: 3 Best Fanless Laptop Coolers 2012

Posted by Habeeb on January 30th, 2012

There are various circumstances when a fanless laptop cooling pad or in other words a passive laptop cooler is more desirable to use than a normal cooling pad for laptop. First, if you are very particular with your laptop battery life then a fanless cooler will be the best choice since it does not draw power from your laptop battery. Second, if your laptop doesn’t really heat up that much but you still want to protect it from heat then a fanless cooler will do. Third, if you want a light cooler then a fanless one is the lightest type available. Fourth and also perhaps the biggest attraction of fanless cooling mats are that even the best of them are half or less than half the price of laptop cooler with fans.

So below you will find one of the best laptop cooling pad reviews for fanless laptop cooling pads available today. But you should keep in mind that fanless laptop cooling technology is not yet as effective in cooling laptops as laptop coolers with fans are. So it is advisable to use fanless laptop pads only when you can’t use a normal laptop cooler with fans such as on your bed etc. (Therefore I also suggest you to checkout my review of the best laptop coolers with fans in my another article of mine called, laptop cooling pad reviews. In that article I review the top 4 most popular fan laptop coolers.)

1) Targus HeatDefense Laptop Cooler
Targus Laptop Cooler This cooler is can effectively reduce the heat from any 12-17 inch laptop. The Targus HeatDefense uses a crystalline compound in effectively controlling heat. These compounds turn into gel when your laptop heats up thus effectively absorbing it. As soon as no more heat is present it then turns back to its crystal form. This is best used to protect your lap or any surface from the heat generated by your laptop.

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2) ThermaPak HeatShift Cooling Pad

Fanless Laptop Coolers are available in black, pink & white.

This cooler is effective when paired with a 13 inch laptop. It does not use any noisy fan system to cool your laptop down instead it uses crystal compounds. This method can effectively reduce the heat generated by your laptop by as much as 10%. The surface area is also designed with grooves to make air flow freely at your laptop base. It is also available in sizes suitable for 10, 15 and 17 inch laptops.
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3) ThermaPak HeatShift Netbook Cooler
laptop cooling pad

This cooler is specially designed for 10 inch laptop models. It uses crystal compounds in drawing off heat from your netbook and is very portable to carry around, just like your device.

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Summary
When you need an effective laptop cooler that does not need any power then these fanless laptop coolers will make an excellent choice. But whatever you do make sure you get some kind of laptop cooler unless you want to end up starting a fire on your bed with a laptop.

About the Kineo Android Tablet for kids

Posted by Habeeb on March 22nd, 2011

Android tablets can be useful in so many situations. Businessman can use tablets to organize their life. Gadget freaks simply love owning one. Other people love being able to stay connected to the internet wherever they are, or playing with the help of the innovative touch screen control system. But have you ever thought that tablets could also be great in the classroom? The next best solution for an education tablet after the currently popular LeapFrog LeapPad tablet may be the new Kineo Android tablet. I find this to be a great idea. By including technology in the process of education children will surely get more and more interested.

This tablet is designed by a company called Brainchild. The Kineo Android tablet will of course be cheap. This is why it will not boast the best hardware. It will come with a 7 inch 800 X 480 resolution touch screen, a 800 MHz dual core processor, 256 MB memory and 2GB storage space. The Kineo will run on Android 2.1. It is true that this device is not thrilling from the point of view of its hardware, but this is the only way a tablet can become much cheaper. Anyway, I am sure the kids will be more than thrilled by this cheap tablet PC even if it does not have the tech specs of the Motorola Xoom.

The Kineo is also great at ensuring your kid uses the internet safely. It has security software that will only let your kid access the sites you approve. The Kineo is an actual instrument that can be very useful in the classroom. You will be able to use software that is called “Achiever” and see the performance of students in different subjects. The Kineo Android tablet will be sold at a price of 299 dollars or almost trice the price of the best selling LeapPad kids tablet which sells at $111. It will be officially launched this spring. Will schools decide to buy an impressing number of tablets? It all depends on how useful they think an Android tablet for kids can be in education and how much money they will have available. If you ask me the price of this device is still quite high. If the company does not lower the price I believe its chances of success with this model are not high.

The Best Apps for Controlling Your Home Electronics

Posted by CEM Editor on May 4th, 2012

5 tools that make you the master of your domain

You can play a round of stress-reducing Angry Birds with one, you can book a fancy dinner with one, and you can even reorganize your closet with one—so why not control your home with an app as well! Believe me, there are plenty of downloadable apps that can help you manage, monitor, and control the electronic devices in your home using your smartphone or tablet. There are plenty of them.

Here are my five favorite apps for managing your home electronics…

1. Control4 My House UI (Free – for iPhone)

The Control4 My House UI app puts control of your home’s lighting, thermostats, security systems, audio, and video in the palm of your hand. Using a user-friendly interface that mimics the Control4 touch panel, the app offers the same functionality in a convenient remote format so you can turn down the heat when you’re not at home to save some extra money on your heating bills or arm the security system, should you forget, on your way to work.

2. DVR Remote ($2.99 – for iPhone)

Dancing With The Stars is on tonight, but sadly you didn’t remember to hit the record button on your DVR. Fear not ballroom fans! You can use the DVR Remote app to set up the recording at work, on your subway commute, or even from class in a few seconds. And you can access your program lineup right from your smart phone, select your program, and schedule recording for TiVo Series 3 DVRs.

3. True Image Lite (Free – for iPhone)

The True Image Lite app offers users convenient, two-way command of their home control (for Savant or Protégé) systems—including lighting, HVAC, security cameras, and a variety of supported A/V equipment. The app gives users fingertip control by simply tapping the actual image of each room in their household so you can remotely dim and turn on and off lighting, lower or raise electronic blinds, turn on and off your audio and video components, and adjust your thermostat to the desired temperature.

4. RedEye Remote Control App (Free – for Android)

Did the kids forget to turn off the television again before you left for school this morning? Don’t worry; you can do it from the car! The RedEye Remote Control app is compatible with all RedEye systems. You can use it remotely via your Android phone to control any aspect of your home theater system by punching in a simple remote control code that relates back and controls the actual device individually or in a group “activity” function (i.e., the TV and receiver). This app also functions as a charger/AC adapter for your mobile device.

5. Nexia Home Intelligence (Free – for iPhone and iPad)

Take control of who enters your domain with the Nexia Home Intelligence app. This app lets users remotely unlock the door to their home via a smart phone—for instance, if you know the kids are arriving home before you, you can unlock the door for their safe entry. This is also a great feature for those who misplace their house keys or car keys often. The app doubles as a spare key and lets you lock and unlock your car from your smart phone.

Bio: Jane Johnson is a writer for GoingCellular, a popular site that provides cell phone related news, commentary and reviews on new and used cell phones as well as popular service providers.

Methods On How To Locate A Cell Phone Position

Posted by CEM Editor on March 29th, 2012

Sometimes you may want to locate a cell phone position when you loose it or when someone has stolen it. Then some other times you may want to locate cell phone location of someone else’s phone in order to locate or track that person’s current location. So through this post I’m going tell you some ways on how to find a cell phone location.

However, before we discuss ways of how to find the location of a cell phone, I need to warn you there are many limitations with the ways and available services for locating a cell phone. For example, very often people want know how to locate cell phone location using a cell phone number. You can see this in a question I got from a visitor called Samir asking, “we want to locate cell phone position like 00964 78639545″. I’m sorry to tell all those who may want to trace a cell phone location this way that there is currently NO WAY for the general public to locate cell phone position just with a cell phone number. Maybe spy’s and law enforcement agencies have got that ability, who knows! If so it is not widely known and certainly not available to the public. But it will be great if we have that ability of spotting a cell phone’s whereabouts just by using a cell phone number. (But then legal issues and privacy concerns about tracking cell phones and other people come into play).

Lets now look at the ways that are available for locating positions of cell phones. The first method I’m outlining below can be used always and anytime for purposes like tracking someone or keep an eye on where your kids or loved ones are by getting to know their cell phone position. But second method can be use only on special occasions like when your cell phone is lost or to locate a stolen cell phone.

Method 1: Free/Paid Cell Phone Locator Apps & Services

The first method of how to locate cell phone I’m going to be discussing here is by using free and paid cell phone tracking software programs called, “Phone Tracker Apps”. These special cell phone software for locating cell phones use GPS technology and inform other GPS tracking cell phones with have same special cell phone tracking software the GPS location of cell phone. Thereby phones that have this software and have each other approved to monitor GPS location of each other phones will be able to find location of cell phone using GPS technology.

You can easily download and install these GPS onto smart phone that will allow you to be able to track it and track others.However to use this way of locating cell phone position you have to first install the app software on a supported cell phone and then make some minor configuration settings upon which you can instantly begin tracking. These free apps and services are quite accurate and easy to use. The most popular free cell phone locator apps used to track location of cell phone are:

1) Google Latitude

2) MobiWee

3) Glympse

You can setup these free cell phone tracking programs up on your kids or loved ones cell phone. Then whenever you want to check on them, you can simply look at your phone and see exactly where they are any time day or night. For example when your kids or spouse are late to come home and there is a big snow storm, and if you have a cell phone tracker installed on their cell phone, you can easily check to see where they are. Or in other uses for example, you can look at your phone and instantly see if any of your friends are near you during lunch time. You might find that a friend is only a block away from you. Then you can call him or her up and ask them if they want to get together for lunch.

But there are limitations to Phone Tracker Apps and service currently available. You should keep them in mind when using them. The first is in order to use them your phone needs to be a smart phone with GPS support. Then the cell phone needs to be switched on. Obviously the locator app needs to be running on the phone or they won’t work. (The apps are not able to turn on a phone on remotely.) The cell phone must also be in a cell phone service coverage area and have a cell phone signal. The GPS technology used for these cell phone locating software may not work properly the cell phone is a shielded area like a underground parking garage.

Here’s a good video from Google describing their free Google Latitude cell phone tracking service.

Method 2: Tracking Cell Phone Location with IMEI Number & Signal Triangulation

The second way of how to locate a cell phone location is by using the IMEI number of the cell phone you want to locate. The IMEI or International Mobile Equipment Identity number is a unique number used to identify mobile devices. Every cell phone in the world has a IMEI number. (You can find your phone’s IMEI number with the cell phone packaging box or at the back of the phone when you remove the battery.)

If you loose a cell phone you can inform your cell phone service providing company and give them the missing mobile phone’s IMEI number. Then the cell phone company will use a method called locating Cell Phone Through Triangulation. Using this cell phone triangulation technology, the phone company can provide a close approximation of the location of the phone. It is usually accurate to within 100 meters or less. In most instances, this level of accuracy is fine. There are more accurate cell phone locator services that use GPS technology that is emerging as people replace their old phones with the new smart phones like iPhone. But those are not yet widespread.

What To Do If The Cellphone Is Un-locatable?

Now what are you going to do if fail in locating a cell phone location using the above methods? Then here’s what you can do. In many countries if a cell phone is stolen, missing and can not be found, the owner can give the IMEI number and tell the telephone regulators of that country to blacklist that cell phone. If the cell phone is blacklisted this way the thief or person who finds your phone cannot use the phone in any capacity (regardless of whether or not the SIM card has been replaced) within that country. Unfortunately this is the best you can hope for when you loose your phone in most countries today. Lets hope someone comes up with better ways to trace a cell phone location.

GoPro HERO2 Action Sports & Motorcycle Video Camera Review

Posted by Habeeb on March 7th, 2012

In the world of extreme sports and outdoors, filming yourself in high definition is where it’s at and GoPro camcorders are at the front of the pack. GoPro professional cameras are the most used of any other camera in the world for outdoor sports and extreme enthusiasts. The HERO2 has three editions to cover all outdoor sports, Surf, Outdoor and Motorsports all priced at under $300. They all come equipped with a 170 degree wide angle 1080p lens for the highest quality HD video and an 11 megapixel camera for still shots.

The GoPro HERO HD camera is designed with you in mind being the smallest and lightest action cam in the world. The great thing about it is all of the previous GoPro model accessories form the first HERO camera are compatible with the HERO2 so there is no more out of pocket expense for added accessories. The 11 megapixel camera is an upgrade from the original HERO and the photo and video processing has be doubled to keep up with the increased resolution.

It’s always good to have options and with action cameras you need a wide field of view to be able to fit everything you want into the scene. GoPro HERO2 offers 1080p or 720p depending on how wide or narrow a shot you need. At 1080p you get a 170 degree shooting angle but at 720p you get a more narrow 90 degree angle and there is a 127 degree should you need in the middle. The choice is solely yours depending on the shot your trying to get. Here are the product highlights and options with the new GoPro HERO2:

Product Highlights

Professional 11MP Sensor
2x Faster Image Processor
2x Sharper Glass Lens
Professional Low Light Performance
Full 170º, Medium 127º, Narrow 90º FOV in 1080p and 720p Video
120 fps WVGA, 60 fps 720p, 48 fps 960p, 30 fps 1080p Video
Full 170º and Medium 127º FOV Photos
10 11MP Photos Per Second Burst
1 11MP Photo Every 0.5 Sec Timelapse Mode
3.5mm External Stereo Microphone Input
Simple Language-based User Interface
Wi-Fi BacPac™ and Wi-Fi Remote™ Compatible (coming soon)
- Long Range Remote Control of up to 50 GoPro Cameras
- Wi-Fi Video/Photo Preview + Playback + Control via GoPro App
- Live Streaming Video and Photos to the Web

In The Box

11MP HD HERO2 Camera
Waterproof Housing (197′ / 60m)
HD Skeleton Housing
Rechargeable Li-on Battery
USB Cable
Vented Helmet Strap
Head Strap
Curved Surface Adhesive Mounts
Flat Surface Adhesive Mounts
3-Way Pivot Arm
Assorted Mounting Hardware

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime – Best Tablet Computer on the Market?

Posted by Habeeb on February 22nd, 2012

If you have stayed tuned to the latest IT news then you probably know that the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is considered one of the best tablets on the market, but have you wondered why that is? It packs the Tegra 3 processor from NVidia and 1GB of RAM, so what makes the Transformer Prime so special?!

To begin with, the Eee Pad Transformer we are talking about here is very stylish. Both the front and the back of the tablet are relatively simple: on the front you have the screen, Asus logo and the webcam and on the back you’ll see a full-aluminum casing. It is also very light, weighing in at an amazing 586 grams and measuring only 8.6mm in thickness. As a result, the shape and size make it a perfect companion for on the go, easily slipping in your back and powering up in the blink of an eye.

Performance-wise, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer is also very powerful: it comes with the NVidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor at 1.3GHz and 1GB of RAM. This makes for very smooth interaction with the tablet in both multimedia or business applications and games. The storage on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer is pretty standard: you have two options, the 32GB model or the 64GB model.

Moreover, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer offers a battery life of around 12 hours in normal usage situations. Yes, that’s right, 12 hours! If you add in the extra keyboard dock which also has a battery, then you get a total battery life of 18 hours, which is impressive for both tablets and netbooks alike.

The OS of many 2012 tablets is still the Android Honeycomb and so is the case of the Transformer Prime, but Asus has promised an upgrade option for the Transformer Prime to Android 4.0 Ice Cream sandwich in the near future. Other special applications except the ones pre-installed on Honeycomb don’t come with the Prime, but you can easily download more apps from the Android Market.

Overall, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a nice tablet to have around on a trip or at the office. It surely can do a lot because of the fast CPU, but considering the fact that many manufacturers prepare similar products which act both as a tablet and as a netbook touch screen laptop, we’ll have to wait a little longer to find out if the Transformer Prime is really the best tablet PC on the market.

How Does Geothermal Heating Work In Geothermal Home Heating

Posted by Habeeb on February 18th, 2012

Geothermal Home Heating

Many people don’t realize that you don’t need to live in an area that is known for volcanic activity to make use of residential geothermal home heating. All you need is a little dirt under your house and you’re in business. Through this article I hope to share some interesting information about how geothermal heating works with you. Much of which you may not be familiar with and I hope you enjoy learning about this marvelous method of harvesting heat from the earth.

I’ll agree that this can be a bit confusing, especially if you don’t happen to live in a warm climate. Let me take a minute and explain what I’m talking about here. Interestingly enough, you don’t have to dig very deep to get to a depth where the temperature of the soil is consistent regardless of the time of year that it is. As a matter of fact, you only need to dig down about 30 feet. This isn’t very deep at all and at this depth, the earth is about 55 degrees F. With these soil temperatures, you can install a geothermal heating system called a “closed loop system”.

How Does Geothermal Heating Work?

The geothermal home heating system is simply a system of pipes that are filled with anti-freeze and buried below the earth. Then, a device is used called a “geothermal heat pump” to circulate the anti-freeze through this closed loop of pipes.

When the liquid travels through the pipes, heat is transferred from the earth into the liquid. As it reaches the surface, the heat pump is able to extract the heat from the liquid mixture. These devices are very efficient and it actually takes less energy to extract the heat from this liquid than it does to heat the air at the surface to the desired temperature.

After the heat has been removed from the liquid, it is pumped down through this closed loop and the entire process repeats itself again. This process can be repeated over and over and the earth will continually provide the energy to pre-heat the liquid that makes geothermal heating a viable source of harvesting heat from the earth.

For those of you who would like to learn more about geothermal heating, please visit www.booneyliving.com/498/how-does-geothermal-heating-work. If you would like to learn about other alternative energy methods, please click here.

Update Ford’s GPS Maps with the Latest Navigation DVD

Posted by Habeeb on February 13th, 2012

Drivers of Ford vehicles who opted to have the dashboard GPS navigation system as standard can now update their pre-installed maps with all the latest routes and direction changes that have happened on the US road network in 2011. The new Ford Navigation DVD is out now and comes bundled with not only a new map software database, but also millions of POIs (points of interest files), business addresses, and useful locations such as restaurants and ATM machines.

Is the New Navigation Disc Value for Money?

Is the new Ford Navigation DVD worth the money though? Well it does cost in excess of one hundred and fifty US dollars which might sound quite excessive – especially when considering that you can buy a standalone GPS like Garmin or TomTom for around the same price. However, if you do decide to buy the new Ford Navi Disc then it does come with some features that should make you change your mind.

For example it includes Real Time Traffic Alerts which will tell you of any on-coming traffic jams and suggest a re-route which will get you to your destination quicker. Traffic jams where the driver tends to stop and start a lot are the main culprit when it comes to high fuel consumption so over a year you can expect to save money on fuel costs – as well as reducing CO2 emissions and your carbon footprint.

What Ford Vehicles is the New Update Compatible With?

Any Ford manufactured after 2003 and including a Ford Navigation System will be able to use the new 2012 DVD and disc pack. This includes the following ranges from the Ford portfolio:

Econoline
Escape (and Hybrid models)
The 500
Flex
Fusion
Mustang
Taurus (and X Models)

What Regions are Covered by GPS?

The new disc is ready for the whole of the United States and North America regions. This has now grown to also include Mexico and Canada as well as Puerto Rico – meaning there won’t be many places where you can drive your Ford vehicle in 2012.

Is it Easy and Simple to Install?

The answer is yes. All you do is start up your car and turn on the dashboard GPS. During the install process do not turn the Ford off as this could damage the install and mean you need to visit an authorized Ford dealership in order to complete it for you and repair any issues.

How to Save Money on GPS Map Updates – Use Free Updates & Promotion Coupons

Posted by Habeeb on February 7th, 2012

There are millions of people all over the United States using a GPS device in order to plan and route their car travel efficiently. However, many of them are unaware that unless they update the maps on the personal navigation device regularly they can become lost with out of date directions – meaning that the GPS is almost rendered useless. Thankfully all the GPS manufacturers run map update schemes which let the customer download or install new mapping software to the device. Here are just a few ways in which you can save money on new map updates with the most common providers of in-car GPS systems.

Garmin Map Updates – For Free!

It’s a little known fact that Garmin actually let their customers download free map updates direct off the web straight to the Nuvi product. All you need to do is open a free customer account with them online and the rest is easy. However, there is a caveat with that because you will need to register the product within 90 days or three months of it first ever receiving a satellite signal when being used. If this applies to you then sign-up with them now and look for a promotion called the nuMaps Guarantee – which guarantees new maps for free on your Garmin sat nav.

Acura and Honda Navigation System Updates

The Honda and Acura range of cars sometimes come with a GPS already installed into the dashboard. You can’t download maps for these ones online – instead you need to order a new DVD with the software on it. Map updates tend to be quite expensive from these two – but you can redeem Acura Navigation Promotion Codes or Honda promotion coupons against the final purchase price when ordering online.

Free Magellan and TomTom Map Updates

Both these companies actually let their customers upload map changes to a central website for other customers to download at theitr own leisure. Unfortunately though the accuracy cannot be guaranteed so it’s usually better to pay for the official versions instead – check the manufacturer website for full details and information.

Use an iPhone or Android Navigation App Instead

Of course, you could just download a cheap iPhone app for Navigation instead. There are plenty of these on the iTunes stores – with Android versions also available. The leading supplier of navigation apps on the iPhone is the German-based Navigon company – their app tends to get the best and most reliable customer reviews in terms of accuracy.

Laptop Cooling Pad Reviews of Best Laptop Coolers & Brands

Posted by CEM Editor on January 21st, 2012

When buying a laptop cooling pad, you can easily be overwhelmed by the large number of laptop cooling pad types and models in shops and on the Internet. If you ask 10 people you will have 10 different laptop coolers recommended as the best laptop cooling pad today. The same is true with laptop cooling pad reviews found on the Internet. So in this article I have tried to put together brief genuine reviews of 4 most sought after laptop cooling pad models and brands for sale today. I sincerely hope this laptop cooler reviews about the top laptop coolers will help you make an informed decision about laptop cooling pads and get the best and most suitable laptop cooling pad based on your needs and preferences.

1) Pros & Cons of Logitech Laptop Cooling Pad

logitech laptop coolers Logitech is one of the most widely advertised and known brand of laptop coolers today in the market today. They have several cooling pads for laptops that have become bestselling in the world in this niche market.

The most popular cooling pad models in their array of coolers these days are called Logitech Lapdesks. The best among the Lapdesks coolers are;

I) Logitech Comfort Lapdesk
II) Logitech Comfort Lapdesk N500
III) Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700

The Pros – These are USB powered laptop coolers and have highly effective and extremely quiet fan/s that really works to pull heat away from your laptop while you’re using it. You can use it stationery like on a office desk or you can place it on your laptop and use it while you’re chilling out on the armchair or couch. Out of the top 10 laptop cooling pads and brands I have reviewed here, Logitech laptop coolers were the ones that had the highest online ratings and mostly satisfied users according to the user reviews I read to write up this article. So if you are looking for a laptop cooler then Logitech seems to be the best in the market today.

In the case of Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700 laptop cooler, it is a laptop pad with speakers. As you know sound quality is very low in most laptops today. So with this model you can kill two birds with one stone by getting a speaker as well as a cooler in one device. Personally I recommend it if you’re looking for a multi-purpose laptop cooler that doubles as a speaker too.

The Cons- However the drawback with Logitech is their products are more expensive than similar products from other brands. However their high quality makes up for the high price tag.

Click here to see range of Logitech cooling pads at Amazon.com. You can buy them their with free shipping and around 30% discount!

2) Pros & Cons of Targus Laptop Cooling Pad

laptop cooling pads Like Logitech, Targus is another popular cooling pad brand that has some high quality and reliable cooling pads for laptops today.

The Pros – Their model called the Targus Lap Chill Mat AWE55US is a specially well made laptop cooler this fits perfectly with your wrists and hands. It is also a pretty big cooling pad which can support even 17 inch laptops easily without any problems.

A key point of this cooling pad is the fans are placed to pull air in from the side so you can actually place it on a surface like the bed without any problems. That means their is no worry about the bedsheets jamming up the fans and stopping them from working. It’s also very light-weight and quiet as well. This makes it one of the best laptop cooling pads with a great ergonomic design.

I think Targus has put in lot of research and thought to make this laptop cooling pads design. It has a very nice slant to it which makes it very comfortable for typing according to many reviewers. It is also has rubber stops at the four edges which prevents the laptop from slipping off the laptop cooler.

The Cons – However the drawback with Targus pads is like Logitech cooling pad they are relatively pricy. This Targus Lap Chill Mat AWE55US has a listed price of $42.99. However you can buy this one at discounts of $10-15 dollars in several website online which with its quality and reliability makes people buy them than trust cheap unbranded Chinese made low quality laptop cooling pads for $10 apiece.

Click here to see range of Targus cooling pads at Amazon.com. Like Logitech you can buy them with free shipping and discounts

3) Pros & Cons of Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad

belkin laptop cooling pad Belkin is a bestselling laptop cooling pad maker today. Their most popular laptop cooler is the model called Belkin F5L001 Laptop Cooling Pad.

The Pros – The Belkin F5L001 Laptop Cooler has a listed price of $30 but can be bought for nearly half that price on the Internet. Like you can see in the photo here it has a nice and unique patented wave design and is very portable and easy to use. It is also one of the few laptop coolers where the fan blows air directly on the laptop bottom instead of trying to suck the hot air away from the laptop’s bottom so according to some it is highly effective.

The Cons – However according to some reviews by customers who bought Belkin laptop coolers, these coolers are not very durable and reliable. Many people who bought it are complaining it works well for the first few months and then one or more of its features like a fan etc. start to fail or give trouble. But the low price of it compared to the other three laptop cooler brands reviewed here make people buy these coolers.

Checkout Belkin cooling pads at Amazon.com. They also have free shipping and discounts!

4) Pros & Cons of Zalman Laptop Cooler

zalman laptop cooler Zalman is the fourth brand of laptop cooling pads we are going to see here. Their most popular laptop cooling pad models these days are the Zalman NC1000, Zalman NC2000 and the Zalman NC3000 laptop coolers.

The Pros – All these 3 models have a sleek Apple like look and are really slim design. They built using 3mm thick aluminum panels with a nice blue LED gloow and extra USB ports. The models are very slim, minimalistic without any extra panels, edges and labels. This has made them very sturdy laptop coolers which can be used for long hours of non-stop gaming or web surfing. They are equally good for use on lap or desks. Like Targus and Logitech, Zalman has earned a good name as a high quality laptop cooling pad make and has got lots of favorable user reviews on the Internet.

The Cons – Only concern is the price of them. The price of these cooling units hover around $45 for the Zalman NC1000, $65 for the Zalman NC2000 and $65 for Zalman NC3000 even after discounts on major Internet stores. Expect normal retail prices to be $10-15 higher than that in normal computer accessory shops.

Click here to see Zalman laptop coolers on Amazon.com with free shipping and discount.

Fellowes Powershred Series Cross Cut Paper Shredder Reviews

Posted by Habeeb on January 3rd, 2012

news paper shredders If you need a good shredder for your home or office, it is a good idea to look into the Fellowes Powershred series of paper shredders. That is because majority of these shredders are cross cut shredders. This means that they cut the paper into small rectangles or parallelograms, which is more secure than a strip cut shredder.

Shredding documents is important at work and at home, and it can help protect your identity. At home, you should shred anything with your name and address, and you should definitely shred anything that has your financial information on it. Just throwing these documents away is not safe because people can go through your trash and find your information. In some cases, they can steal your identity using information that they find in the trash.

Fellowes Paper Shredders for Home Use

The Fellowes cross cut paper shredders in the Powershred line of shredders is a great place to start when you are looking for the best shredder to use in your home. For example, the Fellowes Powershred P-58CS Cross Cut Paper Shredder is a great shredder for home use. It only costs about $80, and it can handle all your in home shredding requirements. Some of its features include being able to handle letter and legal size paper, and it can take up to eleven sheets at a time. It can also cut through envelopes, staples, paper clips, and credit cards. This makes it a great option if you shred a lot of junk mail.

When you are looking for a Fellowes paper shredder for your home, you will want to look for one of their smaller models. These should be able to handle all your home shredding needs without costing too much money.

Fellowes Paper Shredders for Office Use

Fellowes Powershred shredders can also be used in the office, and Fellowes makes a number of heavy duty Powershred shredders. The Fellowes Powershred 2326C Cross Cut Paper Shredder is good for a medium office, and it can handle up to twenty pages at a time. It can shred CDs, staples, DVDs, and paperclips. It even has a power save mode, making it a great addition to any office. Fellowes recommends this shredder for offices with about six to ten people who plan on regularly using the shredder. For a heavy duty shredder, this one is very reasonably priced at about $1500.

Whether you need a shredder for your home or for your office, you cannot go wrong with the Fellowes Powershred series of shredders. If you have any questions or like to share a thought about these Fellowes cross cut Paper Shredder Reviews our consumer electronic magazine comments section below is open to you.

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