In my mind, Microsoft Hardware makes some excellent stuff; keyboards and mice that cost a little more than most, but usually with better build quality and an eye to details that help make the user experience a better one. Today, that vision has received the equivalent of a swift kick to the crotch, thanks to the Microsoft Hardware team deciding that it would be a good idea to venture into the realm of laptop cooling add-ons alongside such luminaries in the overpriced accessories line i.e. Targus, Belkin and Logitech.
The Microsoft Notebook Cooling Base may be slim and portable, and while it comes with a cable clip and is USB powered, this just reeks of Microsoft trying to charge through the nose for something thats produced for really cheap while also boasting negligible benefit, if any. Even better, the Notebook Cooling Base with an asking price of US$29.95, can easily be replaced by something as simple as a book, or just about anything that props your laptop up from the table for better air circulation. Heck, with a few spare parts, some wire and a couple of minutes, you could easily build something that works as well for so much less.
Next question: is the thing Microsoft Vista-capable, or Vista-ready?
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Microsoft might be specialized in software but we often complain about it. However, microsoft hardware seldom receive complain because we all admit that those hardware are well built and has good quality.
Why apple didnt sell i phone online ? Why must go maxis plan which me as foreighner cannot have unless i will pay for RM 1000 deposit.?
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