NZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler

Testing:

We tried out the NZXT Cryo S with a Lenovo ThinkPad T61 and with a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook. Both computers worked very well with this cooler and there was sufficient airflow to drop their operating temperatures. The dual 120mm fans were quiet when their speed was maxed out, but it still could be heard about a half meter away. When the fans were at their lowest speeds, however, they could not be heard when at a comfortable distance. Unfortunately, like the Cryo LX, the Cryo S dial does not allow the fans to be shut off, just turned down very low. If you wish to turn off the fans while the system is running, the USB power connector needs to be unplugged.

Conclusion:

The NZXT Cryo S shares many traits with its bigger brother, the Cryo LX, but it is just sized for smaller notebooks and netbooks and as a result only has two 120mm fans rather than three. The Cryo S is also not foldable like the LX model, but still this is a terrific product. The fans push plenty of air, the aluminum cooler is built very well, the rubberized plastic prevents the notebook/netbook from sliding around, and the rubber on the bottom of the cooler prevents it from sliding around on a desk. The two-port USB 2.0 hub is also a nice addition. We are very pleased with this NZXT product and it can be found from shops like Xoxide.com for around $50 USD.