{"id":37850,"date":"2013-09-07T21:06:35","date_gmt":"2013-09-07T20:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/?p=37850"},"modified":"2013-10-01T07:56:44","modified_gmt":"2013-10-01T06:56:44","slug":"cooler-masters-comforter-air-laptop-can-really-sit-lap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/cooler-masters-comforter-air-laptop-can-really-sit-lap\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooler Master&#8217;s Comforter Air &#8211; built for your lap top"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most notebook PCs are called &#8220;laptops&#8221; although they are not really designed to sit on a lap.\u00a0 There are few notebook PCs that can sit for extended periods on a lap without burning their owner&#8217;s legs.\u00a0 For this evaluation of Cooler Master&#8217;s Comforter Air, we used a Sony Vaio 15&#8243; notebook which otherwise would be impossible to use while setting on a lap.<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37857 alignright\" alt=\"ComfAir-laptop-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-1.jpg?resize=300%2C248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-1-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-1-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many PC users will use their notebook PC on their lap when a desk is not readily available, or perhaps when sitting on a couch, or in bed.\u00a0 The biggest issue for non-nearsighted users is the heat generated by the notebook&#8217;s CPU and graphics that are usually exhausted right onto the legs.\u00a0 Using a notebook PC positioned on ones lap for hours has even been linked to male <a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/infertility-and-reproduction\/news\/20041208\/laptop-computers-may-affect-male-fertility\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/infertility-and-reproduction\/news\/20041208\/laptop-computers-may-affect-male-fertility', 'infertility']);\" >infertility<\/a>.\u00a0 Still, perhaps on the go and where finding a desk is impossible, many users resort to using their PC while it balances uncomfortably on their lap.<\/p>\n<p>Cooler Master has changed this with their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DS5ZMN4\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DS5ZMN4', '$30']);\" >$30<\/a> super-lightweight Comforter Air which is designed to securely hold a notebook PC on ones lap while removing heat from the equation.\u00a0 As an added bonus, the Comforter Air uses a very quiet 100mm fan to cool any notebook PC up to 15.6&#8243; which will ensure its longevity by allowing it to run cooler.<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37854 alignright\" alt=\"ComfAir-pack-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-1.jpg?resize=300%2C248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-1-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-1-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 Cooler Master sent us the Comforter Air nearly a month ago for evaluation, and we would like to share this review of it with our readers.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[\n\/\/ < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = \"pub-7021221536180758\"; \/* 468x60, created 11\/11\/09 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"1949837292\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60;\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Notebooks tend to run hot including this editor\u2019s 15\u201d Compaq, powered by a 2.0 GHz Athlon X2\/GeForce 8200M combination. As a notebook gets older and dust builds up, internal temperatures will rise and there can be serious thermal issues and a premature failure of components. This Compaq notebook is still working after 5 years of long hours of daily usage only because it has been cooled by a Cooler Master NotePal <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/cooler-masters-ergostand-keeps-your-notebook-cooler-with-style\/\">ErgoStand<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Notebooks Run Hot<\/h3>\n<p>We appreciate Cooler Master\u2019s dedication to excellent and well-priced PC cooling solutions in everything that we have reviewed by them. If cooling is important for desktop PCs, then it is critical for notebook\/laptops, tablets, and netbooks. These small PCs often lack room for cooling their components and they also use small fans which are easily clogged with dust.<\/p>\n<p>It is not unusual for many notebook CPUs regularly run in the 80sC, but often they run much hotter. We saw 105C without a notebook cooler while running thermal tests with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alcpu.com\/CoreTemp\/\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/www.alcpu.com\/CoreTemp\/', 'CoreTemp']);\" >CoreTemp<\/a> in preparation for this review.\u00a0 The Sony Viao that we are testing uses an Intel CPU and integrated graphics and it runs much cooler than this editor&#8217;s old Athlon X2\/GeForce notebook.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s unbox and take a closer look at the Cooler Master Comforter Air.<\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle: Introduction--><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>The Packing &amp; Contents<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Cooler Master Comforter Air is minimally packaged to sell itself by advertising its features on the label and it is an excellent introduction to their new product.\u00a0 The Comforter Air comes shrink-wrapped in shiny plastic which does not photograph well.\u00a0 Here it is minus the plastic wrapping:<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-37858\" alt=\"ComfAir-pack-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-11.jpg?resize=600%2C497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-11-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-11-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The first thing that one notices about the Comforter Air is that it is extremely lightweight &#8211; hence the name, &#8220;air&#8221;.\u00a0 We notice from the label that it will keep notebooks up to 15.6&#8243; cool and sitting comfortably and securely on your lap:<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-obv.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-37859\" alt=\"ComfAir-pack-obv\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-obv.jpg?resize=600%2C480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-obv.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-obv-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-pack-obv-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Cooler Master uses a 100mm fan for the Comforter Air that is removable, and it is reversible to allow for intake or exhaust.<a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/reversable.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37880\" alt=\"reversable\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/reversable.jpg?resize=350%2C263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/reversable.jpg 350w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/reversable-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/reversable-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>We only tested with the fan blowing cool air into the notebook from below, its default shipping position.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37876 alignleft\" alt=\"fan\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fan.jpg?resize=240%2C314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fan.jpg 600w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fan-114x150.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fanObv.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-37878\" alt=\"fanObv\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fanObv.jpg?resize=230%2C322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fanObv-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fanObv-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/fanObv.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Comforter Air allows for working with a notebook PC easily even while sitting in bed or on a couch as this image from Cooler Master&#8217;s site illustrates.<a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/LAPtop.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37879\" alt=\"LAPtop\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/LAPtop.jpg?resize=350%2C343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/LAPtop.jpg 350w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/LAPtop-150x147.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/LAPtop-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/LAPtop-70x70.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> It promises much and now we will give our impressions of working with it and testing it in daily use.<\/p>\n<h3>More Features &amp; Specifications:<\/h3>\n<p>The Comforter Air is designed for notebook PCs as large as 15.6&#8243;. Here are the Comforter Air\u2019s features as found on Cooler Master&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/mobile.coolermaster-usa.com\/comforter-air\/789\" onclick=\"_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'outbound-article', 'http:\/\/mobile.coolermaster-usa.com\/comforter-air\/789', 'web site']);\" >web site<\/a>:<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spec-features.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37872\" alt=\"spec-features\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spec-features.jpg?resize=650%2C472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spec-features.jpg 650w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spec-features-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/spec-features-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Since many notebooks lack sufficient USB connectors, it is unfortunate that the Comforter Air requires one of them to power its cooling fan without including a pass-through.<a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-obv.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-37873\" alt=\"ComfAir-obv\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-obv.jpg?resize=720%2C564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-obv.jpg 1716w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-obv-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-obv-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-obv-1024x802.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The surface of the Comforter Air grips and holds even the maximum size 15.6&#8243; notebooks securely.\u00a0 It also stays very steady on the fabric of clothing very well, but it will slide off of bare legs easily.<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-37874\" alt=\"ComfAir-1\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-1.jpg?resize=600%2C457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-1-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-1-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">On either side <em>(below),<\/em> you can that there is room underneath the Comforter Air to draw cool air in from below to cool the notebook PC. \u00a0 Wires can pass easily below the cooler for cable management when it is used on a desk.<a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-edge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-37877\" alt=\"ComfAir-laptop-edge\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-edge.jpg?resize=640%2C232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-edge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-edge-150x54.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/ComfAir-laptop-edge-300x108.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 100mm cooling fan is very quiet and you will probably not hear it over the notebook cooling fans.\u00a0 Now that we have seen how the Comforter Air works and looks, we turn to the most important part of a notebook cooler \u2013 its ability to cool and in this case, to provide comfort for its owner.<\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle: Unboxing &amp; Specs--><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>The Test and Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>We have already seen shockingly high temperatures on this editor\u2019s notebook peak over 105C with the notebook sitting on a table in a warm (80F) room. These high temperatures were caused just by running \u201cnormal\u201d activities such as, game playing, photo\/video editing, and web surfing.<\/p>\n<p>To accurately gauge the effectiveness of the Comforter Air, we used a 15&#8243; Sony Vaio which is cooler-running than the Compaq.\u00a0 To get the notebook to its maximum temperature we installed <em>No One Lives Forever 2 <\/em>and played it for 15 minutes while it was sitting directly on a desk.<a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/No-One-Lives-Forever-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37881\" alt=\"No-One-Lives-Forever-2\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/No-One-Lives-Forever-2.jpg?resize=400%2C227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/No-One-Lives-Forever-2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/No-One-Lives-Forever-2-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/No-One-Lives-Forever-2-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>We noted the highest temperature Core Temp reported.<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MaxTemp-no-AC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37884\" alt=\"MaxTemp---no-AC\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MaxTemp-no-AC.jpg?resize=350%2C317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MaxTemp-no-AC.jpg 350w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MaxTemp-no-AC-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/MaxTemp-no-AC-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a> 63C is pretty warm.\u00a0 Next, we rebooted and placed our Sony notebook on the Comforter Air and played <em>NOLF 2<\/em> for 15 minutes and then noted our results: <a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/gameplay-with-AC1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37883\" alt=\"gameplay-with-AC\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/gameplay-with-AC1.jpg?resize=350%2C317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/gameplay-with-AC1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/gameplay-with-AC1-150x135.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/gameplay-with-AC1-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>Using the Comforter Air, the peak temperatures were 7C cooler by using it over not using it.\u00a0 This extra cooling can be quite significant to the long-term life of a notebook PC and it represents excellent thermal &#8220;insurance&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Considering that it is impossible to use either the Sony Vaio nor the Compaq notebook on ones lap because of the heat they generate, Cooler Master&#8217;s Comforter Air now makes it not only possible, but actually comfortable. And any notebook will probably last a lot longer with this cooler than without it no matter where it is used &#8211; on a lap or on a desk.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Cooler Master\u2019s Comforter Air is a product that does exactly what it promises:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1) It allows one to securely set a hot notebook on ones lap and work comfortably sitting on a chair, on the floor, on a couch, or even in bed.\u00a0 The formerly impossible now becomes comfortable with the Comforter Air.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2) The Comforter Air provides good cable management and room to take in cool air even while it is sitting on a desk<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">3) It provides nearly silent cooling to keep your notebook running cooler and very likely your notebook will last longer.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">It could perhaps use a USB pass-through as most notebooks lack ports<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">It does not grip bare legs as well as it grips fabric.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Verdict:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Cooler Master\u2019s Comforter Air is deserving of ABT&#8217;s Great Value award and it is recommended for those who appreciate comfort and peace of mind knowing ones notebook and legs are protected from potentially serious heat-related issues.\u00a0 It may be the very best $30 you can spend for your notebook PC especially if you use it as a laptop.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/GreatValue.jpg?resize=150%2C251\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please join us on ABT <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/abt\/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=31687\">Forum<\/a> to discuss this specific evaluation.\u00a0 Next up will be an evaluation of the Galaxy GTX 770 Hall of Fame edition which we will compare with the EVGA GTX <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/evga-gtx-770-sc-4gb\/\">770 SC<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/770\/\">reference<\/a> version.<a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hof.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-37885\" alt=\"hof\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hof.jpg?resize=300%2C236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hof-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hof-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/alienbabeltech.com\/main\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hof.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 How high were we able to overclock it?\u00a0 The evaluation will be published on Monday.<\/p>\n<p><!--pagetitle: The Test &amp; 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