Allsop Cool Channel Platform for Laptop Computers Product Review

Laptop computers are awesome. I own a PC as well as a laptop, but I use the latter way more. When I need a change of scenery, I can pick-up my laptop and head out of the office to another area, such as outdoors. Sometimes, just getting outside in the fresh air gets my creative juices flowing again. I was looking to buy a fan recently to keep my laptop computer cool. The price was right, but I didn't like the fact that I had to plug it into a USB port or install batteries. That, and since it's mechanical, it would require maintenance. Instead of buying the fan, I bought a stand. Read this Allsop Cool Channel Platform for Laptop Computers product review and find out all about it.

Signs That Your Laptop Is Overheating
It's vital that you keep the innards in your laptop computer cool. Heat shortens the normal lifespan of a laptop. It has a smaller fan than a desktop. Since its components are all crammed into a smaller case, air circulation is restricted too. It's easy to figure out if your laptop computer is running too hot- the fan will run a lot; your laptop will slow down, and maybe even lock-up temporarily; you'll even feel the heat if you have the computer on your lap.

Price and Availability
I found the Allsop Cool Channel Platform at Big Lots. It cost $13.00. This product is also available at the Allsop website for $29.99 with free ground shipping. Amazon.com and Target.com also carry this platform with prices of $19.60 plus shipping, and $29.99 plus shipping.

Product Description
Instead of being a flat fan or cooler that you set your laptop on, the Allsop Cool Channel Platform is in the shape of a "C". That means, it slants so the back of your computer sets up a little higher than the front. It's much easier on your wrists, arms and back to use the keyboard.

The Allsop Cool Channel Platform weighs less than a pound. It works with most laptops and can hold up to 20 pounds. This stand is made of a solid material that's covered with an anti-static mesh. According to the Allsop web site, it contains no metal, making it easy to take through airport security checks.

Another plus about the Allsop Cool Channel Platform is, you can turn it over and slide your laptop computer in to the channel. Place the computer into its travel bag and its ready to go with added protection.

According to Allsop, the "non-slip woven surface with engineered channels for passive air circulation" helps keep your computer cool.

Test Results and Conclusion
I couldn't be more pleased that I bought the Allsop Cool Channel Platform. I give it 2 thumbs up. Its ergonomic design makes it easier on my wrists, arms and back. When you use a laptop computer for hours at a time, you need all the comfort you can get.

As for keeping my laptop cool, the Allsop Cool Channel Platform does that too. When I first started using it, I kept lifting the back of my computer up and feeling the case for heat. It was pretty cool. Not once has the heat built-up like it used to when I simply set my laptop on a desk or my lap.

Resources
http://www.allsop.com/travel-accessories/cool-channel-platform/