Targus Keeps Your Notebook Cool
Posted on 08 January 2009, at 3:01 am, by Dan Cohen
Targus is announcing a series of new innovative accessories for keeping your laptop cool.
Targus is expanding its line of innovative cooling products. The new products include the Chill Mat, Chill Mat XC, Chill Hub XC, CoolWave™, and Stow-N-Go Chill Mat. All are compatible with PCs and Macs and are built to offer protection from heat damage by providing optimal air ventilation for enhanced performance. Many also offer protection to your lap as they can be used when the laptop is sitting on your lap.
“Laptop cooling devices are essential to keeping your computer running at an optimal level,” said Carolyn Perrier, vice president of accessories at Targus. “Targus’ new cooling devices are compatible with just about any laptop and provide a combination of portability and protection to enhance laptop performance.” Some of the new products…
Chill Mat for Laptops
Equipped with dual, USB powered fans, Targus’ Chill Mat for Laptops is designed to protect your laptop from overheating without the need for an external power adapter. For easy stowing, it comes with built in cable management. The Chill Mat for Laptops (AWE18US) is designed to fit up to 15.6″ laptops and measures 10.25” x 14.13”x 1”, weighs 20 oz. and has an estimated street price of $29.99.
Chill Mat XC and Chill Hub XC for Laptops
Designed for laptops of up to 17”, the Chill Mat XC and Chill Hub XC allow users to adjust the speed of the dual USB powered fans. For convenience, the cable tucks away into a covered storage compartment. Users can conveniently adjust the height to fit their preference. In addition, the Chill Hub XC offers an integrated 4-port USB hub so you can attach additional USB devices to the hub. The Chill Mat XC for Laptops (AWE19US) measures 10.25” x 14.13”x 1”, weighs 20 oz. and has an estimated street price of $39.99. The Chill Hub XC for Laptops (AWE20US) measures 10.25” x 14.13”x 1”, weighs 20 oz. and has an estimated street price of $54.99.
CoolWave
This stylish and uniquely designed laptop stand allows for optimal airflow and protects your desk, table or countertops from any heat-related damage. Supporting laptops of up to 17”, this lightweight stand holds your computer power cord in place even when the laptop is removed. The CoolWave (AWE22US) measures 3.5” x 8”x .88”, weighs 8.5 oz. and has an estimated street price of $19.99.
Stow-N-Go Chill Mat for Laptops
The Stow-N-Go Chill Mat is ideal for busy professionals on-the-go, offering portable cooling and built-in cable storage for easy stowing. Designed for laptops of up to 15.6”, the expandable design allows users to have a full size Chill Mat with travel size portability and powered by USB for added convenience. The Stow-N-Go Chill Mat for Laptops (AWE23US) measures 3.5” x 8”x .88”, weighs 8.5 oz. and has an estimated street price of $24.99.
All the products are backed by a limited one year warranty and will be available in March through Targus Commercial Distribution, Resellers, Retailers, DMRs and at Targus.com.
We’ll have more details and reviews as the items become available.
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