In January of 2008 I had the pleasure to review the Xpad for Laptop, a nonslip laptop cooler and heatshield, and I have used it ever since. As you know, laptops get mighty hot – up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit - and uncomfortable sitting on your lap. The Xpad for Laptop, as I said in my previous review, works like this: “The legs of the “X” shape are raised slightly above the base of the unit, allowing airflow and cooling. Inside is a strong platform with insulative air pockets, and EVA insulation material at the bottom provides a third layer of insulation and acts as the non-skid surface.”
There are no mechanical parts. The design itself provides the cooling using passive technology. No assembly required. Just take it out of the box, put it on your lap or a desk, put your laptop over it and you are ready to roll. It’s light and strong, and provides a great base for computing. So does the new, slimmer version, improve upon the old design?
