QUICK LOOK
- USB powered so no batteries required
- Can hold up to a 17” laptop
- Can be placed on a desk or your lap
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
Compact. Easy to use. No batteries required. Nothing to install. Sounds like the kinda gadget I could give to my mom or dad.
The Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand is a simple stand that is powered using your laptop’s USB port. Its power consumption is low, almost insignificant, so don’t fret about your laptop’s battery getting eaten up. And when not in use, the short USB cable is tucked neatly into its base so no damage could occur with it dangling about.
No other power cables, or adaptors, means it’s portable. And since it’s so light, you can actually pick up the stand with your laptop still on if you feel like moving from your desk chair to the sofa.
The stand has a unique wave design or “curved bottom” and, with the help of the built-in fan, the hot air is pushed up and channelled away from your desk or lap.
This is a very important aspect when you consider the link between male testicular cancer and using a laptop. Studies have shown that increasing the temperature in the groin region can decrease the percentage of viable “swimmers” in men. So if you’re wanting to be in the running to be a dad, then I’d suggest using your laptop at your desk, or buying this little gadget.
And don’t think that as a lady you’re out of harm’s way. Studies too have shown that women who use a laptop on their lap for extended periods of time can end up with skin irritations on their thighs. I for one love my shorts and mini-skirts so I’ll definitely be keeping my laptop on my desk or my Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand.
Another important design element to take note of is the stand’s gentle slope. This improves typing comfort and reduces wrist pain associated with typing. The slope also raises the screen reducing neck pain from incorrect posture.
Who would have thought that this little, unobtrusive gadget could be such a winner!
Turn Ons
- Compact design allows it to fit in most laptop bags
- Lightweight and portable so it’s easy to travel with
- USB power cable easily stowed away beneath the unit
- Grip pads ensure your laptop does not slip
Turn Offs
- The fan can seem noisy, especially in a quiet office.
