One of the challenges laptop developers face is power versus mobility. If you want a more powerful laptop it’s generally going to be heavier because of the need for more cooling. That means more fans or a bigger liquid cooling solution. That means more space is needed and that means the laptop gets bigger and bulkier, all of which is detrimental to those shopping for the perfect laptop computer that offers them power and portability. The good news is that Asetek, Inc may have the solution laptop manufacturers and buyers need.
Asetek recently announced a new liquid cooling technology designed for high end laptops packed with processing and graphics power. This isn’t for the folks that want a netbook so they can browse Facebook and YouTube. This is for people running high end engineering, financial, scientific, and design programs. Now that such high powered hardware can be put into a laptop it needs a cooling system to go with it and this is the answer.
This is remarkable news for anyone looking to escape from their desktop computer to have the portability of a laptop. The technical details aren’t particularly important, but the important thing to know is that the new technology Asetek developed has finally allowed manufacturers to use liquid cooling effectively in a laptop. Before there just wasn’t enough space inside to install a big enough liquid cooling apparatus so a fan solution was just as smart and cheaper. Now you can go liquid and the result is going to be even more powerful laptops.
Notepal U – a laptop stand, a cooler and a USB hub
If you spend a lot of time before your laptop, you’ve probably already realized that it’s much more convenient to work or play when your laptop is positioned on a stand, be it one like Notepal S that we wrote about 4 years ago, or the one you made yourself from a cardboard box ;) In any case, we hope that you’re going to welcome the Notepal U, a new ergonomic laptop stand from Cooler Master with two noiseless fans.
This new multi-functional laptop stand was presented in August 2001. Besides actually an aluminum stand, this device also features two silent 100 mm fans that facilitate batter air flow around your laptop and help prevent its overheating, and a 3-port USB hub. One interesting touch is that it’s possible to adjust the position of fans the way you like it so you can align them to the hottest components of your laptop for better cooling. Thanks to adjustable anti-slip holders, the stand is compatible with laptops ranging in size from 9 to 17 inches, keeping them in place tightly in any of 5 available height levels.
Overall, Cooler Master has really hit the nail with their latest laptop stand and we can recommend Notepal U to all laptop users who are looking for more comfort while working on their computers.
Evercool NB-MA1 Magic laptop USB fan
Any laptop or desktop computer can get overheated and might need an external fan to help chill your device down. The NB-MA1 Magic laptop fan presented by Evercool is powered from a USB port of your laptop and has a retractable cable for making connection easier. There is a small switch on a cable that allows you to change the fan rotation speed.
Evercool claims that Magic NB-MA1 is the world’s first air extracting laptop USB fan. Indeed, it is quite powerful and neatly removes hot air from the laptop. Also the fan has a stylish pentagram design on it it and the red LEDs form a bright ring when the fan is on. If you care about your laptop, get this cooling device that is priced at only $15.
Laptop Battery Continuous Power for 30 Year
If you’re tired of carrying around spare batteries and a charger for your laptop, you are going to like this news. There’s a research going on in the U.S. Air Force Laboratory that could make it possible to create batteries that could last for as long as 30 years without a need for recharge.
The new technology allows to produce betavoltaic power cells that are small, thin, environment-friendly and non-thermal. Betavoltaics use radioisotopes as the energy source but, although they may sound nuclear, they are not. Neither do they produce any radioactive waste. The researches expect betavoltaic cells to appear on market in about 3 years.
Laptop self-charger USB cable
If Your laptop is about to run out of power and you forgot the charger at home, you can easily and quickly recharge your laptop using this self-charger USB cable*. It will use natural power of your laptop* from the USB port to charge the batteries quickly, easily and for free.
Boston Power To Unveil High Performance Sonata Batteries
Without doubt, a battery is one of the most important components of your laptop, especially if you use it on the go often. Generally, within the first year after a purchase, users start to notice that battery isn’t able to hold charge and doesn’t last long. Needless to say how frustrating this is when, instead of announced 3-4 hours of working time you start getting 30 minutes or less. It is a good news for all the “green” laptop users all over the world that HP is going to start shipping its Enviro Series laptops with new high-performance and more environment-friendly Sonata batteries from Boston Power. According to the announcement, new batteries will perform like brand new even after several hundred charges. According to Boston Power, even after one thousand charges a battery shall keep eighty percent of its capacity.
The new lithium-ion Sonata batteries are going to be more charge degradation-proof during their lifetime and should provide for a lifetime of up to 4 hours for a typical laptop. Also, a Sonata batteries are recycling-friendly and contain no heavy metals.
These ultimate batteries will be available for all customers starting early 2009 for around $150.00 and will come with a 3-year warranty.
YoGen MAX Human-Powered Eco-Friendly Foldable Laptop Charger
If you’ve ever thought about taking your laptop to a place where none of conventional power sources is available, the newest innovative human-powered YoGen MAX laptop charger will be your life saver. By exploiting your foot power, this dynamo allows for charging a 12-volts battery of your laptop with a capacity of up to 3,000 mAh without using any external power sources, including solar energy. If it not only laptop batteries that you can charge with YoGen MAX thanks to its maximum output power of 100 Watts and regulated 12-24V voltage.
The device has a LED indicator that indicates the charging status of a laptop battery, a selection of adapters for a variety of most popular laptop brands and a connecting coaxial cable.
You can optionally add a back-up 12-volt lithium-ion battery to the charger, although it will definitely affect the overall weight of your hardware in a negative way. The device in folded form measures 170x170x45mm, and we doubt this charger will be compact and light enough to be carried around, but it might be your only choice if you are going to operate your laptop in unpopulated areas for a prolonged time. This is definitely a unique product for avid travelers and all the outdoor folks that can guarantee that they can use their laptops anywhere in the world.
Computer Peripherals: ecological Lili Webcam
Green is in these days. Recycled goods and being nice to the environment have been en vogue for the past half-decade and with each year that need grows. Computers and computer accessories have never gotten on that bandwagon, mostly because people probably didn’t think it was possible. Well, United Pepper is changing all of that. The accessories company has created the Lili Webcam, made from as much sustainable and recyclable material as possible. 70% of the material used is fair trade (bought for fair prices so the laborers can be paid good wages) and much of the webcam is made from sand, cotton, and kapok. Plus, the packaging is recycled.
The webcam is 1.3 megapixels and comes with a microphone for chatting. The legs of the camera are flexible so you can bend it and move it around with ease. The sound and picture is good and you can feel good that you have contributed in some small way to the betterment of the Earth with your purchase, which is pretty darn cool. I like that it has a manual focus lens so you can get the look you want with ease. Hopefully more companies will get on the bandwagon and create green products just like this one.
NotePal S: the fanless laptop stand by CoolerMaster
CoolerMaster, a Korean manufacturer of cooling devices, peripherals and notebook stands, has released its NotePal S laptop stand stand that helps transform your laptop into a desktop while keeping it cool. Made of aluminum and plastic, this fashionable stand is designed with ergonomics in mind. If you are a heavy notebook user, you may have experience such problems as wrist pain, back strain and shoulder fatigue and alike. By using a notebook stand like NotePal S, you raise the laptop screen to the level of your eyes which helps eliminate these negative effects.
With its pioneering design, the NotePal S emits absolutely no noise because it does not use any fans to keep your laptop cool. At the same time, by assuring better air circulation around your laptop, it helps reduce its temperature and save the battery enegry. The anti-slip surface secures your notebook tightly in place at different angles and prevents it from sliding down. NotePal S is ideal for all types of notebooks ranging from 12 to 17-inches, and its price is only $32.
AWE14US Laptop Stand Protects From Overheating
A good laptop stand is a sure way to make your work more easy and comfortable with a little effort. Today we’re presenting the foldable Targus AWE14US laptop stand. It has many beneficial features like a removable Chill Mat that protects your computer from overheating, adjustable height to provide for the most comfortable viewing angle and better ergonomics, and more. Despite the modern tendency of latest processors being more and more “green”, some popular notebooks (Macs, for example) are notorious of emitting too much heat during operation. This is where a laptop stand with temperature maintenance capability, like Targus AWE14US, is required.
No doubt AWE14US laptop stand is full of awesome technical features it has two built-in fans which will keep your computer running at optimal temperature. The air flow of the fans can be adjusted according to intensity of your work. It also provides an extra storage space for your accessories (mice, USB dongles etc.) and cable-management. Despite it’s somewhat high price of $63.99, the Targus AWE14US definitely works effectively in keeping your computer cool and providing you simplicity in its usage.
Say good bye to bulky laptop chargers
It is very possible that in the next 2 weeks a new product will be unveiled that will make electronic devices more energy efficient. A new technology based on gallium nitride has been announced by Transphorm, a Google-backed startup, that could eliminate the bulky charging adapters for laptops.
The new electronic devices will be based on gallium nitride that wastes far less power than traditional silicon components. As a result, they will produce less heat and won’t need massive cooling systems. Not only the power adapters will become smaller in size, they can be eliminated altogether as all needed electronics will fit into the laptop chassis.