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We all know of Thermaltake’s quality standards when it comes to cooling. Their CPU fans and liquid cooling systems are the best in the world. But what interested us the most was the cooling effectiveness of their new ’iXoft Laptop Cooler’. Touted as the first energy effecient and noiseless laptop cooler that is both a convenient carry bag and a heat absorbing mattress, we simply had to put it to the test.

Here’s how it works: the layer of sodium sulfate decahydrate crystals absorb heat and liquidify in the process and later on return back to their solid form after it is removed from underneath the laptop. Therefore, in theory atleast, it is meant to draw away the heat, while at at the same time provide protection to your lap.

The Case

Well, it sounds and looks great, but the test reaults were not staggering. While it did indeed reduce the temperature of the laptop by 2 to 4 degrees, do not expect it to magically cool 10 or more degrees like a conventional fan-based cooling unit. While it did keep the laptop cool during normal operations (music, working in general), it does not help during gaming.

The Lap Mattress

But what it is for the price, is an amazingly stylish carry bag, with a comfortable lap mattress for avoiding those nasty heat bruises on your thighs. Besides, for people who travel a lot and who browse in airport lounges and stuff, this is a great fanless and noiseless cooling solution that doesn’t strain the battery nor is uncomfortable to carry around. For casual office work or music, this is a very solid cooling solution as oppossed to having nothing at all. For the frequent traveller, this is a very useful addition to your arsenal.

It’s not on the website, only available through us exclusively on request. Contact: 36544707.