TECKNET Cooling Pad 12"-17" Laptop Cooler with 3 Ultra Quiet Fans at 1200RPM, Ergonomic Comfort Notebook Cooling Pad with 2 USB Ports, Light-weight Gaming Laptop Cooling Stand

Just bought a new gaming laptop and in order to keep it in good condition for as long as possible, I decided to invest in a cooling tray too. This one had good reviews and at the time of purchase, was £9.99, which seemed reasonable enough. I've been using it the last few days on my old laptop, which gets hot as balls in one corner, to the point that it's uncomfortable to the touch, and it's been a revelation!Pros:* The cooling tray keeps the computer so nice and cold that I would genuinely think it wasn't on.* It runs virtually silent (no noise noticeable after the computer is on because the computer itself is noisier).* It's attractive without being garish - the blue lights aren't obtrusive, which I appreciate.* It's nice and light without feeling flimsy. The little legs that pop out to raise the angle feel sturdy and the hinge is nice and stiff, they definitely can't slip down by themselves.* There are rubber strips on all four corners on the bottom and on the bottom of the pop out legs, to ensure the tray doesn't shift when placed on a surface. There are also two rubber strips on top, so the laptop stays in position even when angled. These are nice and big and grippy without obstructing air flow or sticking out too much.* The USB port means you don't have to sacrifice a peripheral to use this.Cons:* If you have a very heavy laptop or press down too hard, the metal can compress to hit the fan blades inside - the metal is full of holes to allow air flow, so it's not made to withstand very heavy loads. If you did this for long enough, I imagine you'd break it. I don't think you'd do this with any modern laptop without mishandling the product, though (I only realised because I shifted too suddenly with it on my lap and grabbed it too hard trying to stop the laptop sliding off).* There are two USB ports, but only one of them is an EXTRA USB port. One port is required to connect to the laptop, which is where the tray pulls its power. So you don't lose a port (I plugged my mouse into the tray and the tray into the laptop instead of plugging the mouse into the laptop), but you don't gain one either. Just to clarify that.Overall, it does exactly what it promises for a really reasonable price. I'd definitely recommend. To ensure its long life, I'd probably use it on a desk or on top of a lap tray rather than directly on your lap, but you can use it on your lap if needed. I tried both but it feels better on a lap tray, as the rubber feet can grip it so it feels safer than your legs.

The TECKNET Cooling Pad is a fantastic accessory for keeping laptops cool during prolonged use. With its three ultra-quiet fans, it effectively reduces heat build-up, even during intensive tasks like gaming or video editing. The fans run silently, ensuring no distractions while you work or play.The pad is lightweight and ergonomically designed, with adjustable angles that make typing more comfortable. It fits laptops from 12" to 17" perfectly, and the USB-powered design is convenient and doesn’t take up much power.Overall, this cooling pad is well-built, functional, and excellent value for money. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to protect their laptop from overheating!

On the plus side, this gadget cools my laptop as I was hoping it would do. Previously, using an inferior stand, my laptop sometimes switched itself off due to overheating. That hasn't happened once since I started using the TeckNet stand. I also like the fact that I can have my laptop sitting up at an angle, and I frequently use it in the third lowest position, which is ideal with my desk and chair heights. I think my posture has improved with this arrangement as I've noticed lower back pain being much less of a problem than it used to be after long periods of sitting at the computer.On the down side, one of the features that attracted me to this product was the swivel base mentioned by another reviewer, but in fact there is no swivel base on this item. Comparing the photographs at the top of the product page with those submitted by the reviewer the two products are not quite the same. I don't know if the reviewer obtained an earlier version which has now been changed, but I thought I'd point out that there is no swivel base on this product. Other niggles are that I sometimes feel a bit cold with the air from the fan coming out the front of the stand (but I just switch the fan off when it gets too much - it doesn't need to be on all the time to keep my laptop cool enough) and one of the sliding supports at the front of the stand broke off days after I started using it. I may have been too forceful sliding it along, but I suspect it was already cracked. In any case, the stand still works fine with only one sliding support if I'm careful about how I position my laptop. All in all, despite the down sides, I'm glad I bought it.UPDATE - the second sliding support broke off shortly after I left the above review and my laptop slid off and crashed onto the floor when I wasn't in the room! I can now only use the stand at a low position, which is not so good. If it wasn't for that, however, I'd still be pretty happy with the product.