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21.05.2009 09:45

TDD-9000 Liquid Cooling solution for notebooks

Category: accessories
By: Raghav Kapoor

Nexus Technology use a patented design that cools the notebook by (up to) 17°C

TDD-9000 notebook cooling pad

TDD-9000 notebook cooling pad

Heat is a major problem that causes the performance of a PC to drop down. For desktops one can use an internal liquid cooling system that flows through the entire cabinet to keep the processor and other components cool. Whereas, in case of notebooks one has to rely on external cooling solutions like a stand, external fans, etc. All these cooling methods either use a lot of power or create too much of noise.

Now, thanks to the Dutch company named Nexus Technology, there is a cooling solution available in the market which is easy to use, easy to carry, does not use any power, and makes no noise at all. The TDD-9000 as it is called is a cooling pad made from a soft black velvet material (foldable) which is filled with a patented, gel-like substance that has unique heat dissipating characteristics and works completely passive and noiseless.

The user has to keep the velvet pad on the lap before placing the notebook on it. According to Michael van der Jagt, CEO of Nexus Technology, the user can feel his/her lap turn colder within 10 seconds of usage.  Independent tests performed by SGS Taiwan showed that the turned-on laptop reaches a temperature of 50degreesC after 40 minutes on a regular surface, while on the TDD-9000 it reaches only 36degreesC in 40 minutes. The company claims that the TDD-9000 can result in a temperature improvement of 17degreesC. For optimal performance and to re-energize the pad the user just needs to shake it well, after every 20 minutes of usage.

The size of the cooling pad is just 40x29cm / 15.7x11.4inches. Moreover, it can be easily folded to fit in a laptop bag making it highly portable. TDD-9000 has a universal design that means it can fit any laptop size. This cooling pad would be available by mid-June and would cost around $23.


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