Targus PA248U Notebook Chill Pad

User Review: - OKay but not long lasting and loud
I purchased this from Staples a few months back. It worked okay, but one of the fans constantly stopped working or made a horrible sound. It just stoppd working tonight.

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User Review: - Power Cord issues after a few months
This fan was easy to setup and use. It did a great job cooling off my Thinkpad T60p. But, after only a few months of fairly normal usage (no drops/excessive wear/etc) the power cord connection went bad - I even tried taping it into place to hold it in better, but it didn't work for long.

Also, the plastic fins on the fan can get bent - not sure how, but they do. And then they catch, making that fan not work (there are 2). I've gone in and fixed it - mostly by removing the bent fin.

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User Review: - too loud
when i first got this cooler, it worked fine, except that it was really loud. it was really noticeable from when it was turned on and off. it did cool my laptop though so i was ok with it. after a year, the plug doesnt work anymore, i have to jiggle it into place and make sure it stays a certain way or else it will come out. im considering buying a brand thats surface is metal so it stays cool naturally. i dont understand why these coolers only have 2 fans that are directed toward the middle when the fans on a laptop are located on various areas of the laptop. also, the cooler has small vents on the side which i think is stupid because they barely release any air. i suppose after one year i should let the cooler retire, but i couldve found a similar priced, quieter cooler that also has a longer life.

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User Review: - Cooling Pad by Targus
I was reluctant at first to buy a plastic cooling pad but this one actually works quite well. I bought it specifically for the Xbox 360 to cool it down. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap way to cool your laptop or as I am using it; for my Xbox 360.
Targus PA248U Notebook Chill Pad

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User Review: - Worked for a couple months.
I bought this product as a precautionary measure for my new laptop since I had one burn out on me. It worked well for a couple months with minimal use. The first problem occured when one of the fan blades broke off while in use. I was able to shake the piece out of the way (since I couldn't get the unit open) and continue to use it. Soon after, the power "thingy" (place on the cooling pad where you plug the USB adapter in to get power) became loose. I had to hold it in just the right place for it to operate. Now it doesn't operate at all and I just use it to protect my lap. I would not reccomend this product.

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