Topic: usb cooling fan

[deeputahpowder]

has anyone used these usb cooling fans before?
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-3-FAN-COOLER-COOLING-PAD-FOR-ALL-LAPTOP-MAC-IBOOK_W0QQitemZ8816576201QQcategoryZ31534QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

i'm wondering if they would interject any buzz or hum while recording. I'm going to be recording some festivals this summer with my ibook and wondering if a gadget like this would help keep the ibook cooler while running all day long?  any thoughts?

cheers,
dave

[smokydays]

I would bet that battery life would be more of a concern than the buzz issue.  I wonder how much juice those little fans would use?  How you like the m-audio mobilepre?

[cleantone]

I use one that has two fans. Nice and quiet. Works great. Never use my computer on battery since the battery has been dead forever. It would make a small dent in your battery life I'm sure. Can't go wrong for less than $10. I think I paid over $20 for one with two fans. Great product.

[deeputahpowder]

not so much concerned with the battery life as I have sufficient (possibly overkill) battery power for my festival taping rig.
http://www.portablepower.com/items/batteries/SLA/1/Hawker/Enersys/SBSJ40/SL210/36L210S1
a friend gifted me 2 of these batteries...well traded for the cash he owed me.  anyway - super happy with the trade.  yes - they are heavy, but i just wheel the rig around.  i do need to get another battery solution for non festival taping.

the M-Audio Mobilepre.  it functions fine, suits my needs and most importantly was in my price range. i would love to try out some pricier pre's for comparison sake.

thanks for the info - i haven't purchased one of these cooling fans but i think i will - heck for $10 bucks i might as well and see how if it will work. 

cheers, dave