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Recommendations wanted: cooler & router

by msmiz Nov 18, 2009 2:24AM PST

Can anyone recommend:
1. a cooling stand for my laptop 15.6" Inspirion 1545

2. a wireless router for the same laptop

Thanks

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Let me share what I use.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Nov 19, 2009 12:39AM PST

1. Cooler. I use a small 1/2 inch high "rubber stick" that the rear of the laptop sits on and tilts it just so. All that air space lets the machine run cool. Cost = free. Scavenged from my tool box.

2. Router. I've used many over the years but recently changed to a wrtn2000 (or similar model number) by Linksys because I wanted the OpenDNS parental controls. Cost = 35 bucks at geeks.com refurb.

Hope this helps you find your solutions.
Bob

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Not sure about cooling stands but

by orlbuckeye Nov 19, 2009 12:56AM PST

If you want inexpensive look at Trendnet at Compusa. I've installed a couple and they work great. At Best Buy you will pay a little more for Dlink, Netgear,Linksys and Belkin to name a few. If you try buy.com you might see a wireless N router for the price that Best Buys sells it's G routers.

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