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 Definitely works as promised, but a few considerations... December 26, 2006
may (los angeles, ca)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I've been using the XPad for about two weeks and have to say that overall it does a pretty good job. I mostly use my laptop propped in my lap in bed,and the fans on my Dell don't go off nearly as often when I'm using the Xpad. I no longer feel the heat from my laptop burning into my skin, and I can't say I really miss it all that much. Furthermore, I pretty much leave it permanently on the Xpad even when I'm not using it, thus dispelling my previous irrational fear that my laptop would overheat and set my sheets on fire if I left it unattended. The fact that it runs without needing to plug in to a USB port and without noisy fans of any sort is a huge plus.
Some things to note: I own a Dell Inspiron 1505 with a 15.4' screen. The Xpad fits it perfectly from front to back, however the computer is larger by about 1 cm on each side. This doesn't really seem to affect the performance at all. If I use my laptop for hours at a time, the rubberized raised surfaces on the Xpad tend to get pretty hot, though I think this is unavoidable when running your computer for so long in such close proximity to another surface. It's going to heat up something unless you can somehow use it suspended in air.
The other thing is that the actual physical presence of the Xpad under my laptop took some getting used to. In some places, it adds about an inch to how my laptop used to sit, and when I first started using it I found that I had to slightly adjust the position of my hands, particularly when typing. I stopped noticing this after a few days of use, and have actually come to appreciate the stable surface that the Xpad creates--almost like a mini-desk. I also feel that the Xpad also adds a certain amount of heft that takes some getting used to, though I'm sure this is very person-specific (think about it this way: a laptop alone might be about 6 lbs., so even a pound of extra weight is about a 15% increase. Some people can probably feel that, others, not so much).
Overall, definitely recommended, but I'd give it a few days to get used to the feeling of having your laptop sitting on a new surface. And one final note, even with the price of $19.95, it doesn't ship from amazon, so you'll end up paying about $27 total.
 All depends December 13, 2006
a user
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
One of the rubber feet falls right under my processor and fan, so my laptop runs hotter on the pad than without. If I tilt the laptop so the fan is clear of the foot, it works fine, but its very awkward. Look at the bottom of your laptop, and see how its going to work out.
If the feet fall in a good position for you, this would be a good pad. The laptop does not slip, and the pad is durable and light.
 This vendor's customer service does not exist June 15, 2007
Cowlady (St. Louis, MO)
10 out of 17 found this review helpful
I ordered this prouct on 5/10 and of course my charge card was hit with the cost that same day. The order was confirmed and shown to be "in stock". By 5/21 I had still not received, so emailed the vendor direct. I was then told it was backordered, they were to receive on 5/28, and it would definitely ship to me on 5/29. Got an email that said it had shipped Priority Mail on 6/1. By 6/7 had STILL not received so contacted Amazon.com and was eventually refunded. Thank you Amazon.com for standing behind your sales, but "Buyer Beware" ... stay away from Edova Innovations!!
 A great, attractive design that performs as advertised! October 20, 2006
S. Wallace (Las Vegas, NV)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Lightweight and thin enough to travel alongside my Acer Travelmate 8104, the Xpad works just as promised. With its simple (yet very attractive) design, I really was not sure what to expect. But, it really does keep my lap totally cool! When placed directly on a couch or bed with the laptop on it, the exhaust from the fan is also noticiably cooler. It's very sturdy, yet very light. This is a great product, and certainly worth the regular price of $29.95 - but a true bargain at $19.95 (far less than all of the competing products I looked at)! This one's a winner!!
Here's all you need to know; it works. October 24, 2006
B. Jones (center of the universe)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is not an active cooling system; but, here's what it does, it allows your laptop to cool itself the way it was meant to cool. If you put your laptop on your lap, or on a bed, a sofa or a chair, then the cooling vents will be blocked.
The Xpad lifts the laptop and protects your lap with an insulated barrier. You can sit and work or play for hours comfortably with the laptop on your lap. Afterall, it is a laptop!
Because it lifts and improves circulation, your laptop will even run cooler using the Xpad on a normal desk top.
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