Targus AWE55US Lap Chill Mat user reviews

Pros Short usb cable, but still long enough to plug into a usb port, so it doesn't end up trailing all over the desk.
Relatively quiet.
Powered by usb
Raises the laptop which makes typing more comfortable

Cons Seems to slide around on my desk fairly easily. It could possibly do with some rubber grips on the bottom to prevent this.

Summary I had major problems with my Laptop overheating. Until my father purchased this for me as a gift. Prior to using this, my laptop's processor temperature was around 85 degrees when I had all my stuff running, and 70 degrees just after bootup.

After placing my laptop on the chill mat and plugging it's usb cable into my laptop, it now runs at around 60 degrees most of the time, and doesn't go above 75, and even at 75 degrees, it quickly goes back down to 60 degrees.

I can now use my laptop for gaming whereas if I tried before, it would quickly overheat and shut down.

The only downside with this cooler, is that it could do with a couple of rubber grips on the bottom, as it seems to slide on my desk fairly easily.

I had always considered getting a cooling mat for my laptop, but wasn't sure if it would make a difference. After using this product, I would recommend it to anyone that's having cooling problems with their laptop.

Pros Worked for 6 months.

Cons Stopped working after 6 months and caused other problems when it died.

Summary I bought this pad about 6 months ago. Everything worked fine, though I was concerned about the power cord fraying on the back of the unit.


Yesterday, the pad stopped working along with my wireless mouse. I uninstalled drivers and the mouse started working again, but not the pad. The mouse stops working when I plug the pad in, but then resumes working once I unplug the pad.

I plugged the pad into my other computer thinking it might be a usb issue, but the same thing happened. Now I have to uninstall and reinstall my mouse driver.

The pad doesn't work and has caused me to waste time unistalling and reinstalling drivers for my mouse. I may have to do the same with other hardware, I haven't checked yet.

I cannot recommend this pad.

Pros Comfortable.
Quiet.
Keeps your lap cool.

Cons Weak fans not sufficient for heavy gaming.

Summary I purchased this product for a Dell laptop that was constantly overheating on graphicly intensive games after 15 min. With this mat, I could play 30 minutes before it crashed from overheating. The mat is not sufficient for a heavy gamer. I upgraded to the Targus HD3 Gaming Mat and have had no more problems with overheating. The only thing I miss is the comfort of the AWE55US.
Great for the casual user. For the heavy gamer, upgrade to a higher powered fan.

Pros QUIET. LIGHT WEIGHT. LOOKS LIKE A PRO. 2 FANS + an open wedge for max air flow. Feels good on bare legs. No worries about clothing blocking the fan!! I bought mine at Staples and with tax was about $26.00 which is worth the deal.

Cons I haven't been using it for even 15 mins and my keyboard feels hot on my palms. My internal fan on this toshiba is on the top left and though it looks as though the fan is hitting it, must not be spinning fast enough.

Summary Good. If its for a laptop that just needs to stay off your lap, and cool for its own "health" then this is a good choice if you buy it under $30. still in search of a laptop fan that will really keep my computer cool. best thing so far is when i let it hang half way off my desk with a standing fan blowing right on it. I freeze while toshiba stays normal.