[Elecraft] Air flow. my reply a bit off topic?

[rckchp at comcast.net]

Hello Elecrafters, 

I was having problem with my laptop computer shutting down while playing video clips. First the LCD display would go black, then the audio would stop, then the puter would shut off. After waiting a bit, I could restart and would get a message saying this was happening due to "thermal overload"..... air vents on bottom of laptop being blocked when actually on my lap. Found this "lap chill mat" in local BJ's and it solved the problem. Check this link : 

http://targus.com/US/lap-chill-mat-awe55us 

It has two fans, plugs in to usb port, very quiet, can't hear them at all.....haven't yet checked for RFI. 

I haven't been closely following the "air flow" issue, but I thought maybe this "lap chill mat" might work with radio gear as well as laptops. 

The link to the Targus web site shows the price as $39.99......but a google search finds them much cheaper at various vendors.....$ 17.09 at Walmart. 

Hope this helps someone. 

Regards & 72, 

Rich K2CPE 
K2 #1102 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Mike Reublin" <nf4l at nf4l.com> 
To: "Elecraft" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1:22:35 PM 
Subject: [Elecraft] Air flow 

In light of the discussion of fans, this product ad I got today for an air flow monitor might be of interest. 

http://www.alliedelec.com/lp/140826/orionfans/?utm_source=prod&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=140826_product 

73, Mike NF4L 
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