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In my opinion somewhere along the lines the word laptop changed to notebook, the reason? Laptops rarely end up on your lap, there seems to be a number or users that user the convenience of a laptop as both there home and work computer. Any one that has ever placed a notebook on their lap knows how hot they get and how uncomfortable it can be, not to mention the damage you can do to your laptop by allowing it to overheat on your lap. Another downfall of using a laptop as your work computer is the lack of ergonomic design which causes strain while typing. That is how the idea of notebook coolers was born, Evercool has recently come out with the Hermes that not only cools the bottom of the laptop but also allows the laptop to remain at an angle to mimic ergonomic design taking the strain off of the user. Let’s check it out:
Provided by: Evercool
Price: TBA
Closer Look:
The packaging for the Evercool Hermes Notebook Cooler is pretty standard and simple. I like the fact that they went with a windowed design for the packaging so you get an understanding of the exact size of the cooler before purchasing it. The features and specs listed are pretty extensive for a notebook cooler, so if you are the type that is interested in a lot of information you will easily be able to make an informed decision with the written content on the packaging.
The Evercool Hermes Notebook Cooler is very reminiscent of a baterang so in your lunch breaks and after work you can reach in your laptop bag and fight crime like the Dark Knight if you wish. I wouldn’t say this would be a great design for your everyday working professionals but it is a younger audience crowd pleaser. The addition of USB powered fans on top of the cooling ability that the stand by itself offers is a nice bonus. The addition of ergonomic design is another nice extra to the design of this cooler. I also have to make mention of how compact the unit is while still being able to support a 17 inch laptop (even though the packaging only says 9-14) which is great for easy transport. The Evercool Hermes Notebook Cooler is a little on the thick side so you would need a larger sized laptop bag to carry it.
Let's check out the specs and testing:
Specifications:
| Overall Dimension : | 280 x 90 x 28.5 mm |
| Fan Dimension : | 60 x 60 x 10mm |
| Rated Voltage : | 5 VDC (USB) |
| Fan Speed : | 2600±10% RPM |
| Noise Level : | < 20dBA |
| Weight : | 156.5 g |
Features:
| • | Multi-air inlet and centralized outlet enhance better airflow and prevent laptop from overheating. |
| • | Adjustable angle and ergonomics design for comfort. |
| • | Wire storage place at the rear side for easy arrangement. |
| • | Angel’s wing modeling design. |
| • | Light and easy to carry. |
Test Setup:
The Aspire® 7720 with the innovative Acer® Gemstone chassis is designed for demanding multimedia users and features a powerful Intel® dual-core processor.
Testing:
To test the Evercool Hermes Notebook Cooler I will be putting it up against some similar notebook cooling pads. During the tests I will be looking at the temp of the hard drive, CPU, and GPU at both load and idle. The ambient temp in the room is 26°. in order to produce load I will be using Burn in software.
Test:
| Test | Evercool Hermes | Lapworks Futura | Desk | Xpad Slim |
| Idle HDD | 33° | 33° | 43° | 35° |
| Idle CPU | 46° | 48° | 52° | 50° |
| Idle GPU | 45° | 48° | 52° | 40° |
| Load HDD | 35° | 42° | 45° | 45° |
| Load CPU | 51° | 56° | 62° | 55° |
| Load GPU | 51° | 56° | 65° | 55° |
I must say I was pretty impressed with how well the Hermes performed over the other coolers. Seeing as how none of the other coolers included fans I truly believe that is the Edge the Hermes had over the competition. Let’s see the final thoughts:
Conclusion:
Even though the thickness may be an issue for some the Evercool Hermes Notebook Cooler did its job and did it very well. I was thoroughly impressed with how well it cooled and how well it stood up to a 17inch laptop. Overall it is a fantastic cooler.
Would I recommend it? Yup, it is very well made and performs very impressively its compact design makes for easy transportation. Also if you are a super hero of some sort it doubles as a great weapon for fighting crime (OverclockersHQ is not responsible for any property or physical damage done by masked, tights wearing “super hero’s” that result from this review. Nor do we claim any responsibility for the chafing that ensues from wearing such costumes).
Pros:- Durability
- Compact Design
- Great Cooling
- Ergonomic
Cons:
- Might be too Thick for Some
