Article Index
Choixx C-HL01-WS Laptop Stand
Features and Specifications
Pictures
Testing and Results
All Pages

We have seen many reviews of many different cooling solutions. However, most of the have been for desktop computers. This time we have a laptop cooling device. It’s the Choiix C-HL01-WS. How well does it cool? Read on to find out.

 

 

About Choixx:

Choiix provides consumers a diversity of digital lifestyle products, with joyful, colorful, friendly, and touching characteristics. Every design, being simple yet refined, attracts consumers who yearn the same for their lifestyle. We will be initially launched a series of life-style accessories for Notebook, small-sized NB, EeePC and MID (mobile internet device) in 2008.

 

 

Specifications

·         Dimensions: 350 x 330 x 5~10 mm

·         Weight: 830g

·         60 mm Fan x 2

·         Materials: Aluminum, Rubber and Plastic

·         USB Hub: USB2.0/1.1 x 4 ports

·         For MacBook, Macbook Air, 14" Notebook and below (also works with other laptops)

 

Features

·         Optimally designed for the slim and light notebook.

·         Two embedded fans provide airflow for efficient and effective cooling.

·         Aluminum panel and frame design for superior ventilation and cooling performance.

·         4 port USB Hub for expanding connectivity.

·         Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort.

 

 

 

Pictures (Click for full size)

 

 Front of the box, clearly showing the cooler

 

 Back of the box,showing all the important features

 

 Top view of the cooling pad

 

 Side view of laptop on the cooling pad

 

 

Laptop open on the cooling pad

 

 

Testing & Results

Test System:

·         Dell Inspiron 1520

·         15.4" Widescreen

·         Intel Core 2 Duo, T7300 @2.0Ghz

·         2GB 667Mhz DDR2 RAM

·         Nvidia 8600M Graphics Card

All temperatures were recorded using the built in Dell system monitor. All temperatures were recorded on the same desk, at the same ambient temperature. Load temperatures were calculated after a 15 minute Prime 95 stress test.

Without Pad

Idle: 53ºC

Load: 97ºC

 

With Pad

Idle: 49ºC

Load: 95ºC

 

As you can see, the pad did make a difference in temperatures, but it was not a major difference. The biggest benefit of this pad is simply the angle it creates. It is much easier to see the screen and type when using this stand.

 

There was a noticeable change in temperature; however, it was not a major change. This stand might perform better with a smaller laptop, but we do not have anything smaller to test with. I was impressed with the build quality, and the design of this stand though

 

Pros

·         Looks good

·         Slight decrease in temperature

·         Good viewing angle

·         More USB ports available

Cons

·         Doesn’t work well with laptops 15.4" or bigger

·         Laptop slides easily on the surface

 

All things considered, I give this cooler an 8/10. While the cooling performance is lacking, the overall functionality is still there. Additional USB ports, as well as a better viewing angle are something all laptop owners desire and the Choiix C-HL01- provides this.