[NTLUG:Discuss] OT: universal laptop cooling accessory

[Burton Strauss]

V2.0:

Take said stick, grasp firmly in one or both hands and with light, even
pressure across the full length of said stick, make 10-20 passes over a
sheet of medium (100 grit) sandpaper.

This creates a flat spot, so said stick does not roll when deployed.

Note that, at best, the GPL protected intellectual property is the
instructions (program) for making said stick.  The actual sticks and/or any
substantially similar device may be protected by design or other patents.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that his/her actions do not
infringe upon any such patent.

-----Burton 

-----Original Message-----
From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org] On Behalf
Of Fred James
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 3:48 PM
To: NTLUG Discussion List
Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] OT: universal laptop cooling accessory

Since I have posted a couple of times on this subject, and a number of kind
folks have replied, I thought it only fitting that I might post my solution.

I have found a  universal laptop cooling accessory that is cheap, effective,
and easy to use, and so far seems to have solved my "hot" 
laptop problem.

In my case, the feet under my laptop are just over an eighth on an inch
tall.  By placing a one quarter inch thick stick under the laptop just
behind the front feet (not under the feet) I have increased the clearance
between the front of the laptop and the table/desk surface by just under one
eighth of an inch.  This additional clearance seems to be enough to promote,
or allow, the requisite air flow to the vent holes in the bottom surface of
the machine.  Enough at any rate so that the running temperature of the
machine (to the touch) is significantly, and very noticeably, cooler.  In
the mean time, the fan seem to be running with the about same frequency and
duration as before.  Yes, the machine is still noticeably warm, but not hot.

I now carry this stick with me in my laptop bag wherever I go.  My stick
measures (in inches) one eighth by one quarter by twelve, and I stand it on
edge.  Your requirements, and results, may vary.  I hereby release the
design concept described herein for distribution to, and for use by, anyone,
at their own risk entirely, under the latest GNU GPL, free of charge.

Hope this helps.   Enjoy life, and spread joy wherever you can.

Regards
Fred James

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evil proceeding within us.  "Om Mani Padme Hum"


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