Best products from r/retina
We found 6 comments on r/retina discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 5 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Belkin Loft for Laptops and Notebooks
- Stand elevates your laptop to provide an optimal viewing angle
- Rubber grip surfaces keep your laptop in place
- Open design improves airflow to your laptop
- Cable management ring allows you to keep all your cables organized and your desk clutter-free
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▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Twelve South HiRise for MacBook | Height-Adjustable Stand for MacBooks & Laptops
- Raises MacBook up to 6-inches to your ideal ergonomic viewing height for improved airflow, cooling and quieter performance
- Aligns MacBook with external display for the ultimate dual-screen workstation
- Pairs with a full-size keyboard and mouse for the most comfortable home setup
- Non-slip arms hold all size MacBooks - from 11-inch Air to 15-inch Pro
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▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Logitech N315 Portable Lapdesk & Cooling Pad. Black 939-000395
- This lap desk is designed to protect your lap from notebook heat and to keep your lap cool and comfortable, even after extended laptop use
- The retractable mouse pad lets you use your mouse, even when you don't have a table handy
- It's so thin and light, you can easily carry it and slip it into your laptop bag or sleeve (15.6" or larger)
- The anti-slip top helps keep your notebook (15.6" or smaller) firmly in place. Plus, the washable surface is easy to clean
- The base lets you keep your legs and knees however they're most comfortable beneath your notebook
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▼ Read Reddit mentions4. SanDisk Ultra 64GB Class 10 Micro SDXC Memory Card Up To 30MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging - SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A [Old Version]
Up To 30MB/s Read Speed10-Year WarrantyEasily Back Up Files With "SanDisk Memory Zone" AppCompatible For Android Smartphones & TabletsClass 10 Performance For Full HD VideoIncludes SD Adapter
![SanDisk Ultra 64GB Class 10 Micro SDXC Memory Card Up To 30MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging - SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A [Old Version]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yxIXed-FL._SL300_.jpg)
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Cooler Master NotePal Infinite EVO Ultrabook Cooling Pad with Three USB Ports (R9-NBC-INEV-GP)
Sand-sprayed aluminum surface and 2 fans provide a chill mat for your laptop, Apple MacBook Pro, Ultrabook, notebook, or netbookTwo heavy duty, speed-adjustable 80 mm wheel blower fans provide superior airflowSupports various sizes including 15 inch and 17 inch laptopsErgonomic design provides a com...
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Summary
1. Belkin Loft for Laptops and Notebooks
- Stand elevates your laptop to provide an optimal viewing angle
- Rubber grip surfaces keep your laptop in place
- Open design improves airflow to your laptop
- Cable management ring allows you to keep all your cables organized and your desk clutter-free
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Twelve South HiRise for MacBook | Height-Adjustable Stand for MacBooks & Laptops
- Raises MacBook up to 6-inches to your ideal ergonomic viewing height for improved airflow, cooling and quieter performance
- Aligns MacBook with external display for the ultimate dual-screen workstation
- Pairs with a full-size keyboard and mouse for the most comfortable home setup
- Non-slip arms hold all size MacBooks - from 11-inch Air to 15-inch Pro
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Logitech N315 Portable Lapdesk & Cooling Pad. Black 939-000395
- This lap desk is designed to protect your lap from notebook heat and to keep your lap cool and comfortable, even after extended laptop use
- The retractable mouse pad lets you use your mouse, even when you don't have a table handy
- It's so thin and light, you can easily carry it and slip it into your laptop bag or sleeve (15.6" or larger)
- The anti-slip top helps keep your notebook (15.6" or smaller) firmly in place. Plus, the washable surface is easy to clean
- The base lets you keep your legs and knees however they're most comfortable beneath your notebook
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. SanDisk Ultra 64GB Class 10 Micro SDXC Memory Card Up To 30MB/s With Adapter, Frustration-Free Packaging - SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A [Old Version]
Up To 30MB/s Read Speed10-Year WarrantyEasily Back Up Files With "SanDisk Memory Zone" AppCompatible For Android Smartphones & TabletsClass 10 Performance For Full HD VideoIncludes SD Adapter
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Cooler Master NotePal Infinite EVO Ultrabook Cooling Pad with Three USB Ports (R9-NBC-INEV-GP)
Sand-sprayed aluminum surface and 2 fans provide a chill mat for your laptop, Apple MacBook Pro, Ultrabook, notebook, or netbookTwo heavy duty, speed-adjustable 80 mm wheel blower fans provide superior airflowSupports various sizes including 15 inch and 17 inch laptopsErgonomic design provides a com...
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I used to have a cooling pad (Zalman NC-2000) - it worked well with many Windows notebooks, because they usually have a air intake at the bottom, because, most cooling pads "push" the air towards the notebook.
Doesn't help anything with a Macbook though. Macbooks take their air from all open ports (keyboard for example). The heat is let out through the aluminum body and the side fans of course.
So, "pushing" the air towards the notebook with cooling pads doesnt help. One could argue that cooling the body would help, but trust me, it doesnt.
When idle (with Chrome (4-5 Tabs), iTunes, Mail and Skype opened), the macbook had about 55°C.
With the cooling pad in idle mode, it had about 55°C as well.
When gaming, it was 90-100°C with both as well.
What help though, was a stand that raises the notebook.
These ones do help though:
Belkin Loft Stand
or this
TwelveSouth HiRise
because there will be much room UNDER the notebook for the air to ventilate.
I am now at 45°C idle / 80°C gaming.
Hope this helps :)
I'm partial to the logitech portable lapdesk:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Portable-N315-939-000395-939-000405/dp/B005BBPTO0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371421533&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+laptop
Cheap, keeps the heat off your lap and the mouse tray is actually very good!
I've had 2 trays with fans and they've both died or eat up my precious USB ports. They also don't do a ton for temperatures, considering the fan will just slow down until it meets its thermal threshold and then spin back up again.
Yeah, I was thinking I might go that road eventually.
However, I noticed the SanDisk 64gb UHS-I cards are formatted as exFAT (http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-MicroSDXC-Memory-Adapter-SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A/dp/B009QZH6JS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376318272&sr=8-1&keywords=microsd+64gb).
It appears exFAT is a replacement for FAT32 that supports 4gb+ files and is cross-compatible between OSX and Windows. Just not sure if that's an 'in theory' or 'in reality' kinda claim. (Linux doesn't like exFAT for now)
Here's more info... http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2013/06/review-is-microsofts-new-data-sharing-system-a-cross-platform-savior/
V-sync is just capping the fps at 60 to avoid stutters. Bioshock infinite runs at ~40 fps everything on high @ 1920x1200. I am using one of these to cool the rMBP and provide a stand for it. It also acts as a USB hub so I can plug in my keyboard(black widow ultimate)/mouse(deathadder)/headset(g35).