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Here's a cool little computer accessory--literally. Created by ThermaPAK, the Heatshift is a battery-free cooling pad for your notebook.

Rather than relying on fans, the Heatshift has passive heat dissipation, thanks to a crystalline core than slowly changes from solid to gel. According to the company, when the pad is not in use, the material shifts back the other way, giving the Heatshift a longer shelf life.

The ThermaPAK people gave me a sample unit, whcih is currently sitting under my MacBook--a notoriously hot running computer. The pad seems to be doing the trick.

ThermaPAK also has a laptop bag that utilizes the HeatShift.

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Posted by: alan h
January 11, 2009 12:03 AM

Hah! I actually have one of these!

I grabbed it from a friend who sold it to me - it was in a laptop sleeve/bag that he picked up from Woot a couple of months ago. It's pretty awesome, I have to admit - I use the pad more than I use the sleeve, and considering my MBP can get a little warm, it's great for your lap when you're using it on the couch.


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