Choiix Air Through Stash Notebook Cooler Review

Written by Munk in Laptop and Netbook

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:2j_YkIwGdsX5bM:http://www.vgnetwork.it/images/Cooler_Master/Choiix-Air-Through-Stash.jpgWhen buying a laptop performance, temperature, and storage are the major deciding factors. What if I told you one product could improve your laptops performance, decrease temperatures and also increase storage space? If you say I am crazy that’s is fine if you are indifferent that is fine as well but I digress; my point is this Cooler Master has launched another great “Choiix” products called the Air-though Stash some of our return readers may remember the  Mini Air-Through we did not too long ago. The Stash is the Mini’s big brother. Not only can it cool and work as a USB hub like the Mini, but it can also double as a HDD enclosure essentially making itself a one stop shop for any Laptop lover. Let’s get a closer look as see what you think:

 

Provided By: Cooler Master

Price: MSRP: $29.99

 

Closer Look:

 

 

Features
● Compatible with up to 15” Notebook Computers
● Center silent 8 cm fan for efficient cooling
● Compatible with up to 500G 2.5” SATA II HDD & SATA II SSD
● Innovative, convenient, and inexpensive way to expand your notebook HDD storage capacity
● Integrated 3 port USB HUB for expanded connectivity
● Power On/Off and data transfer LED indicator
● Powered directly from notebook USB port
● Hot-swappable and Plug and Play compatible – no driver installation necessary
Specifications
● Materials : Plastic and Rubber
● Dimensions :
230 x 320 x 50mm
(9.05”x12.59”x1.96”)
● Weight : 590g ( 1.3lbs)
● Fan Size : 80 x 15mm (3.14” x 0.59”)
● Color : Black, White
● Compatible : Compatible with up to 15” Notebook

Conclusion:

I used the Stash for a few days with my netbook and I must say I don’t know what I would do without it. The extra USB, ergonomic design, and HDD enclosure make this cooler a must have for anyone wanting to squeeze a little more out of their laptop. If you are one of the ones that jumped into the netbook zone early and ended up with only a 4GB SSD then the Choiix Air-Through Stash is exactly what you need. Although the cooling only made a difference of about 2 degrees between the cooler and lying directly on my desk the cooling is still impressive for an all plastic design.

Would I recommend this product? I think the answer is prevalent in the above paragraph but I will break it down further. Where can you buy a usb hub, a notebook cooler, and an hdd enclosure all for under $30? The Stash is everything you need in a notebook cooler and more. If you are looking for a new cooler for your notebook or netbook I strongly suggest checking out the Choiix Stash.

Pros:

  • Price
  • Hub Built in
  • HDD Enclosure Built in
  • Decent Cooling
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Simple functional Design (as is most Choiix Products)

Cons:

  • I Would Like to see a Performance Version That Incorporates Aluminum

 

 

 

 

Recent Posts