Page 3: Testing, Conclusions
Testing
So we set out to see what the Notebook Cooler Basic could achieve. Our test involved using Handbrake to convert a 4GB, 720p HD file to a suitable MP4 format for use on an iPod.
Conclusions
The Notebook Cooler Basic was able to lower temps several degrees across the board. Our idle temps dropped 4° C alone, which isn't too bad! Thanks to the aluminum construction, the Notebook Cooler Basic acts as a heatsink to dispel the heat, which seems to work fairly well.
The current street price is about $20 on Amazon, which is a fair price in our opinion. It is worthy of note you can get an air-cooled solution for just a little more cash, but if you're looking for a quiet, yet simple way to cut a few degrees, the Antec Notebook Cooler Basic is a great deal.
ASE Labs would like to thank Antec for making this review possible.
So we set out to see what the Notebook Cooler Basic could achieve. Our test involved using Handbrake to convert a 4GB, 720p HD file to a suitable MP4 format for use on an iPod.
Code
Idle Average Max. temp. NBC: 43 62 69 Stock: 47 65 71
Conclusions
The Notebook Cooler Basic was able to lower temps several degrees across the board. Our idle temps dropped 4° C alone, which isn't too bad! Thanks to the aluminum construction, the Notebook Cooler Basic acts as a heatsink to dispel the heat, which seems to work fairly well.
The current street price is about $20 on Amazon, which is a fair price in our opinion. It is worthy of note you can get an air-cooled solution for just a little more cash, but if you're looking for a quiet, yet simple way to cut a few degrees, the Antec Notebook Cooler Basic is a great deal.
ASE Labs would like to thank Antec for making this review possible.