Targus Chill Mat PA248U Laptop Cooler

Targus Chill Mat PA248U Laptop Cooler Reviews



Overall 3.5 star rating3.60 of 5 (by 10 users)



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Targus Chill Mat PA248U Laptop Cooler Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
JUN
14
2007

Quick View: An inexpensive solution to laptop overheat. My legs and stomach are literally tanned from the heat of my laptop sitting on them. My husband, aghast, bought me the Targus Chill Mat PA248U Laptop Cooler and I have been using it for a few weeks. No more burns, no more super hot laptop computer....

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chillin' with this chill mat, not computer savvy

PattyTherre
The heart of , NY
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2 star rating Most Helpful
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NOV
21
2007

I have been through three power cords and many battles with Targus over the poor design of their flimsy cord. The unnecessary switch on the power cord has nothing to keep the wires from pulling loose and breaking, so if you're a mobile user, this chill pad is not for you.

If you use a laptop in a single...

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practical, budget conscious

Colej
Chattanooga, TN
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Targus Chill Mat PA248U Laptop Cooler Ratings and Reviews

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not rich, Every day computer user, computer challenged, always online

MAY
26
2009

I earned enough money freelance writing to finally afford a new laptop!!!!  The problem is...I never owned a laptop before and didn't know much about them.  I promptly took my laptop home and began using it on surfaces like my lap, a pillow, my table, etc.  I began noticing that I was getting very hot using my laptop.  Curious, but I thought nothing of it.

My very smart husband presented me with a Targus Chill Mat for Mother's Day.  I had no idea what it was.  Well, it is PURE GENIUS, that's what it is!

The Targus Chill Mat plugs into the USB port on the side of the laptop.  The other...

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5 star rating
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jasyjen
Jacksonville, NC



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keeping it simple, a techie, interested in comfort

JUL
8
2008

My laptop used to shut off due to overheating, plus my palms and fingers would get too hot...  However, I happenstanced on this product about a year ago and it's been one of the best investments!  It's paid for itself ten-fold.

I've recommended this product to many people and know they are happy to have a cooled off laptop while they work on projects, etc.

It's convenient, simple to use, lightweight, and totally affordable.  Get it at Target, it's less costly there - at Best Buy it was $40 more.

You will be happy with comfortable palms and fingers while doing your computer stuff.

I haven't had any...

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5 star rating
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yinyang
Rocklin, CA



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computer geek, always online, a coder

JUL
24
2008
this will definitely keep the laptop cool.  i saw temperatures decrease about 10 degrees while working for a few hours with it on.  but its kind of bulky so not very travel freindly.  its also a little noisy for some reason, that could just be because of the way i have it situated though.  Its also contructed of cheap plastic.
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3 star rating
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dadsmypoints
Placentia, CA



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JAN
22
2008
If you use your laptop on your lap or even on a table top theTargus chill mat will keep it cool. It has two little fans to keep it cooled down and runs off of your computer's power so it is off when your computer is off. It also has an on/off switch and is made to keep your computer from sliding off. It's not expensive and great to have
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demgem
Pensacola, FL



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computer geek, a Mac addict, a PC User, a techie, always online

AUG
24
2009

The switch in the power cord failed on two of these immediately.  Was able to repair one, but so far not the other.  Has very fine wire in the cables and they are very difficult to solder or repair.  They should replace them with a cord without a switch!


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2 star rating
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ldj1938
Lady Lake, FL



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a PC User

MAR
20
2008
You can count on this cheaply made chill mat breaking down after the warranty period.  It did it for me during, and later after, the warranty period.  In theory a good idea; but, made too cheaply to hold up in gentle use - imagine if you're rough with equipment.
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1 star rating
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edwardw35242
Birmingham, AL



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always online

JUL
24
2008

KEEPS LAPTOP COOL.  MY LAP USED TO GET HOT AND I FELT IT WOULD OVERHEAT,

LOVE IT SO MUCH I GOT A FRIEND ONE FOR THEIR BIRTHDAY.


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5 star rating
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batt5090
Burlington, KY



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JUN
11
2008
YOU DO NOT NEED THAT FOR YOUR LAPTOP. I DO NOT KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT LAPTOPS BUT I KNOW YOU DO NOT NEED THAT. SOME LAPTOPS  ARE ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH EVERYTHING. YOU HAVE SO MANY COMPUTER GEEKS IN THE WORLD. THEY COULD HACK INTO ANY COMPUTER. THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS SUBJECT. IF YOU PUT PLASTIC ON A LAPTOP YOU WILL BURN IT ON THE COMPUTER AND YOU WILL END UP SENDING IT BACK TO SHOP OR THE COMPANY YOU BROUGHT IT FROM.
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3 star rating
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TYRONDA
Vidalia, GA



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