Archive for Coolers

CoolIT offering cooling solutions for new Intel Skulltrail platform

Posted in Coolers by Nino Marchetti on June 13th, 2008

CoolIT Systems ST Line

CoolIT Systems is out with word of new liquid cooling systems specifically designed to work in conjunction with Intel’s D5400XS motherboard (formerly codenamed Skull Trail). It is called the ST line and its made up of the Boreas MTEC Chassis ST and PURE ST, priced at around $900 and $270 respectively.

The PURE ST, according to CoolIT, “easily fits into any chassis with a 120mm fan mount and efficiently cools both CPUs and the chipset with near silent operation.” The Boreas MTEC, meanwhile, “combines CoolIT’s most powerful MTEC technology in the Boreas with the well renowned Silverstone TJ07 chassis to create the ideal barebones kit.”

USB Mini Fridge case turns black, gets more powers

Posted in Coolers, Heaters, USB by Reuben Drake on October 17th, 2007

USB mini fridge heater heats or cools one canIt looks like that USB Mini Fridge we saw earlier this year, not unlike Spiderman, has had it’s suit changed from red to black and has come up with some advanced powers. Now this little fridge that snugly fits a single 12 ounce can will not only cool it down, but can also heat it up.

The USB Mini Fridge and Heater appears to carry the same shape and always-on blue LED lighting, but now with the flick of the inline switch on the cord can heat up its contents by by 34°F or cool it down by 28°F. The little refrigerator/heater can achieve these temp changes in a matter of 5 minutes and is powered by a standard USB connection to just about any computer.

Nyko Intercooler for the Nintendo Wii

Posted in Coolers, Nyko, Wii Accessories by Darrin Olson on October 15th, 2007

Nyko Intercooler for the Nintendo WiiThis isn’t the first Wii cooler we’ve seen and probably won’t be the last, but even after the latest firmware upgrade and hot WiiWare games in the works, needing something to cool the console down due to intense processing heat has never crossed our minds.

I guess there could be a chance that your flailing around during game play could heat up the room quite a bit, or you have the Wii running in a small, unventilated cabinet or some other odd situation so by all means if you are worried about it overheating the device runs a very reasonable $15 and certainly couldn’t hurt. It connects discretely onto the back of the console and has a pass through power connection so it doesn’t require moding the console or even needing another electrical outlet.

Cooltone Mini Fridge Sounds Cool

Posted in CD Player, Coolers, Radio by Reuben Drake on September 10th, 2007

Cooltone Mini Fridge has CD player, speakers, FM tuner, alarm clock and input jack for MP3 playerThe Cooltone Mini Fridge provides an interesting combination of popular dorm room items into one “cool” package. This refrigerator has a 22 liter capacity which is enough to hold 20 standard beverage cans and keep them cold, but there’s much, much more.

The Cooltone gets its name from the multiple music-playing features included in this unlikely combination. On the top of the fridge is a standard top loading CD player and and AM/FM radio which both play music out of the …

Battery Powered Desktop Air Conditioner

Posted in Coolers, Office Gadgets by Reuben Drake on August 10th, 2007

Battery powered Desktop Air conditionerThis 10.5-inch-tall device is made for those that feel the office temperature is just a little too warm for comfort. The desktop Air Conditioner works quietly and runs off of 2 D batteries or a 3V DC power adapter (that you must provide yourself).

The cooling mechanism is a little less high-tech than you might initially think and really comes down to the equivalent of placing some ice in front of a desk fan. Although the Desktop air conditioner has a condensation catch tray it has no mechanical condenser. The company packages a water …

Wii Cooling Fan Accessory

Posted in Coolers, Wii by Chetz on August 7th, 2007

Wii Cooling Fan accessory plugs into USB portEven though the Wii game console doesn’t have the most intense graphics it still has the potential of getting too hot. The spot you put the compact console in might not have enough ventilation or the room might just get too warm with all the flailing around during a heated game of doubles tennis.

To avoid an overheated situation the Wii fan has come to the rescue as a simple, external cooling accessory for your Wii game console. The Wii fan connects to the back of your game console and is …

Brando USB Can Cooler/Warmer

Posted in Coolers, USB by Reuben Drake on July 14th, 2007

USB can cooler and warmer from BrandoIt appears that finding a good and efficient cooling mechanism for a single canned beverage at your desk is a little hard to come by. We’ve seen the little USB Mini Fridge and that little “cold plate“, but neither can get anything real cold, real fast.

This USB Can Cooler and Warmer from Brando looks like a noble attempt but its unclear just how good of a job of warming or cooling it really does. It’s completely USB powered which is nice and it can warm things up to what …

Refrigerator Tote Bag

Posted in Coolers by Reuben Drake on July 9th, 2007

CarryCool Tote Bag refrigerates its contentsAn insulated bag to carry your beers or soda in when you’re out and about is an economical and handy way to go, but there’s always a time limit on how long things are going to stay cool. This CarryCool tote bag, although maybe lacking in style little, makes up for its looks with a built in, powered, small refrigeration unit. Plug the CarryCool into the lighter socket of your automobile and it will keep the contents cool for as long as you need, or at least until your car battery goes …

Dual Wine Bottle Chiller

Posted in Coolers, Home by Reuben Drake on July 6th, 2007

Dual wine bottle chiller can chill two bottles at once to different tempsThere are plenty of devices that are made to store wine with the correct temperature and humidity, but the recommended storage temp and the recommended drinking temp are not always the same for many wines.

This chiller from Hammacher Schlemmer can chill two bottles of wine at the same time, to two separate temperatures. It works by uncorking the wine and inserting a wireless temperature probe/stopper into the bottle. This way the chiller will cool to get the actual wine temperature correct, and not the …

Evercool Magic Fan

Posted in Accessories, Coolers by Reuben Drake on June 22nd, 2007

Evercool Magic Fan Idea Cooling cools your notebook computerWhat type of magic that’s involved in this pentagram ladened cooling fan we’re not sure, but what we are pretty convinced of is that it generates some serious negative airflow to strip your notebook of excessive heat.

This Magic notebook cooling fan weighs only 60 grams and connects via USB to draw hot air from you notebook at two different speeds and expel it in a designated direction with the ability to rotate 180 degrees.

Keeping your machine cooler can improve performance, increase the life of the components and even …

Koolatron Coke Can Fridge

Posted in Coolers by Darrin Olson on June 10th, 2007

Koolatron Coca-Cola Fridge is a small refrigerator shaped like a big can of CokeThe USB Mini-Fridge definitely has its advantages, but slowly cooling down one can at a time sometimes just won’t do the trick to keep up your caffeine high through a full night of gaming.

When your ready to make an upgrade you can take a look at this Koolatron can-shaped fridge. This little Coca-Cola Fridge is 20 inches tall, 13″ in diameter and will hold up to eight 12oz cans or two 2-liter bottles. The fridge can both cool and heat, bringing the …

Hello Kitty Mini Fridge

Posted in Coolers, Hello Kitty by Darrin Olson on May 28th, 2007

Hello Kitty Mini FridgeEvery time we turn around it seems Hello Kitty has something for everything. Adding to their broad list of Hello Kitty branded products is this Hello Kitty Mini Fridge. Not only is it able to keep things cool, but it can warm things up as well.

This mini fridge has six times the capacity of the USB mini fridge with the ability to hold six 12 ounce cans instead of just one. It draws its power from a standard electrical outlet or makes itself portable with a 12v cigarette lighter for the car. The …

USB Mini Fridge

Posted in Coolers, USB by Reuben Drake on May 21st, 2007

USB Mini Fridge holds and can chill one can at a time powered by USB from your computer.This tiny desktop refrigerator is a definite step up from the USB Beverage cooler “cold plate” we wrote about last fall. With the ability to cool your drink down with a running temperature of just over 8 degrees C, this USB Mini Fridge can hold and cool exactly one standard 12 ounce can. It’s powered solely by USB via your computer which makes it a fairly portable personal fridge that can sit on your desk and keep your drinks …

Wii Crystal Cooler Looks and Acts Cool

Posted in Coolers, Wii by Chris Weber on May 16th, 2007

Wii Crystal Cooler stand to cool Nintendo wii game consoleThe Nintendo Wii game console doesn’t have quite the processing power of its same-generation rivals the PS3 and Xbox 360, and probably doesn’t run quite as hot as its sales do but that doesn’t mean that keeping it cool won’t help.

This Wii accessory from Brando not only works as a nice upright stand for the game console, but it also has a “high velocity” fan built in that helps keep the box cool and in turn should prolong the life of most any electronic device.

It also …

Cool your Bawls With the USB Beverage Cooler

Posted in Coolers, USB by Chetz on September 25th, 2006

USB Beverage Cooler

It’s not uncommon for me to be staring “blinklessly” for hours into my monitor, whether gaming or writing code. I’ll reach without looking away for the cold drink I brought in, seemingly minutes ago and haven’t opened yet, only to find out that it’s somehow slightly warmer than room temperature.

This USB beverage cooler would solve all my warm beverage problems. Working like a hot plate to make things cold, and running off of your USB port of your PC or notebook, you can keep your Bawls or anything else you want cool like …





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