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     Notebooks are getting extremely complex and powerful, so much that I would say they are probably one year behind in terms of speed and performance in comparison to a desktop computer. One of the benefits of a notebook is its portability, and when it comes to the accessories that you can buy for your own portable computer, those items should be portable as well. That can be quite the challenge though because you can quite easily outfit your own notebook with so many items that its quickly loses the advantage of being portable. That is just one of many concerns when it comes to making your notebook more user friendly, until now with the Kingwin Ultra-Cool. The Ultra-Cool not only keeps your notebook cool, but it gives you the kind of features that would take up the surface area of a computer table.

Specifications

• Ultra Cool Multi-Function Notebook Cooling Pad W/Fan Speed Control Power On/Off/

• USB Hubs and Card Readers.

• Four dedicated front slots supports 11 types of flash cards: compact flash I,II, IBM micro drive, smart media card, secure digital card, multi-card, memory stick, MS pro cards, MS duo( an adapter needed), MS pro duo and MS rom format

• Three back built in USB 2.0 port HUB.

• Three-piece fans: top, left and right.

• DC power adapter.

• 3 back built in USB 2.0 port HUB.

• Dimensions: 12.79" x 10.35 x 1.09"

• Fan Speed: 1800~2800RPM

• Air Flow: 24~30CFM

Features

The retail box is very thin and stackable. This is important for us packrats out there. ;)

      The retail box contains a AC adapter for power, some instructions, and an included USB cable. My first impression of this was why the AC adapter, but then I started thinking of all the power problems you would get by using the notebooks power and it lead me to believe that Kingwin took some careful design into the Ultra-Cool.

Your notebook is cooled by these ventilation gills that are located on the top of the Ultra-Cool.

The main air circulates through these ports on hte side.

Card reader compatibility won't be a concern with the Ultra-Cool with 11 different cards supported.

More air is circulated through the same area that hold the on-off switch for the fans and the RPM controller.

The bottom of the Ultra-Cool features some sticky pads so as to not scratch fragile surfaces.

Three extra USB ports will be nice to have.

The ClubOC 2200Mhz Celery sits pretty on the ultra-Cool.

Final Thoughts

     The Ultra-Cool is a must for those of you out there that get really tired of their notebook computers burning a hole in your favorite surface or let alone your own jeans. Having some experience working in a computer store I can't possibly let you know how many people complain about how hot their notebook computers can get. With the Ultra-Cool you not only get excellent cooling, but you also get some extras like 11 card reader support and a few more USB ports. The only drawback I can really think of with the Ultra-Cool is that you can't mount it to your notebook, although some double-sided can fix that quite easily. The Ultra-Cool is also very lightweight and weighs about the same as a motherboard if not a tad lighter. The fans even at the highest RPM speed are barely audible, and they actually churn some pretty good air. I like the circulation ports most of all. Using a notebook for a long period of time can generate some perspiration, but with the Kingwin Ultra-Cool a simple brush along the air ports makes it a bit more comfortable to continue with your tasks at hand. We recommend the Ultra-Cool!