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The 3 port USB hub is also operated via the USB cable and Windows 7 recognizes both the hub as well as the hard disks without difficulty. The recommended retail price for the Choiix Air-Through Stash is around 19.99 euro . A price comparison on the intern...
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Notebook cooling pads are made in all shapes and sizes, but Choiix presents an especially interesting solution with the Air-Through Stash. Unfortunately, the haptic isn't completely convincing and the implementation of a solid state drive (SSD) is only be...
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OCModShop Updated: 2011-07-30 19:09:33
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Laptops are annoying. They are generally slower than desktops, come with less memory and smaller hard drives, and seem to overheat almost at a whim. Don't get me wrong, I don't know what I would have done without my netbook when I was stuck at the P...
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And now for the grand finale. The data transfer test. Okay, it's not going to be that grand, but it's part of the Choiix tour, so we have to check it out. Using HD Tach 3.0, I ran a Long Bench test with 32Mb zones. It took about 15 minutes and gav...
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Overclockersonline.net Updated: 2011-07-30 19:09:39
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Cooler Master Cooler Master is a company that has made a name for itself with quality cases and cooling products. Cooler Master has recently branched out with a few new brands to help position themselves better in particular product segments. Once such branching is their Choiix brand. Choiix was launched to largely focus on products for notebooks and the increasing netbook market. From their m...
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Easy to setup and use, 2.5" HD bay, Light weight and portable, Quiet fan...
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Cooling ability is negligible...
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From a cooling standpoint the Choiix Air Through Stash just doesn't impress me, however when you look at its other features it starts to build some momentum. For starters having an easy and quick way to increase storage for your laptop is a big plus...
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ccereviews.com Updated: 2011-07-30 19:09:43
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Cooler Master is a company that has made a name for itself with quality cases and cooling products. Cooler Master has recently branched out with a few new brands to help position themselves better in particular product segments.Once such branching is...
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Easy to setup and use, 2.5″ HD bay, Light weight and portable, Quiet fan...
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Cooling ability is negligible, Only 15″ or smaller notebooks...
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From a cooling standpoint the Choiix Air Through Stash just doesn’t impress me, however when you look at its other features it starts to build some momentum. For starters having an easy and quick way to increase storage for your laptop is a big plus...
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Imagine this, you're sitting at your desk working on your fancy new laptop and even spent the extra bux on a fancy laptop cooler. Not only does the cooler help to prop the machine up into a more ergonomic position but also raises the screen for easy...
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Onboard storage option, Onboard USB hub, Everything is self powered, Optional power plug...
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The Choiix Air-Through Stash laptop cooler is a very simple device that expands on the laptop cooler concept by adding a 3 port USB hub and built in 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure giving you a variety of storage and connectivity options. While the co...
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From the outside looking in, most people would assume that the vast majority of notebook coolers are much the same. There are some that come with fans and some that do not, but that’s about it, right? Not exactly. Just as we are moving toward converg...
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On paper, the Choiix Air-Through Stash C-HL04 Notebook Cooling Pad offers a lot of added functionality and versatility that you may not find with other notebook coolers. For people who want to get more out of their laptops, this sounds like a very so...
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techolive.com Updated: 2011-07-30 19:09:55
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You’re most likely familiar with Cooler Master, but probably not their subsidiary Choiix. We reviewed another one of their cooling pads a while back. This time around they sent us one of their cooling pads for the ultra-portable bunch. The Air Through...
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If you choose to use the Air-Through Stash as a dock the three USB ports would be perfect for keeping your keyboard and mouse hooked up. Overall I was especially impressed with the Air-Through Stash’s ability to...
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Having the chance to take a look at most of the Choiix product line it’s clear what they set out to do with the Choiix brand. They product products that do a good job at enhancing your computing experience while also having enough style that you wo...
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overclockershq.com Updated: 2011-07-30 19:10:15
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When 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...
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Price, Hub Built in, HDD Enclosure Built in, Decent Cooling, Ergonomic Design, Simple functional Design (as is most Choiix Products)...
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I Would Like to see a Performance Version That Incorporates Aluminum...
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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...
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geeksmack.net Updated: 2011-07-30 19:10:23
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Special Thanks to Cooler Master for the review sample. When most consumers look for laptops or netbooks, they are searching for the best deal. That may include things such as middle to high-end system components. Most new laptops fail after...
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SATA 2.5” Dock, is toolless and easy, 80mm fan, 3 USB ports, Can run off of USB or 5v DC adapter, Comes with extra rubber feet, Comes in white, or black.
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Air flow isn’t as good on 14” – 15” laptops. This is mainly due to the fact that manufacturers have fans pull up air from the bottom side of laptops, and not the center, Dock Limited to 500GB. While 500GB should be enough for the...
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The overall design of the Choiix Air Through Stash is very extravagant. When comparing it to other notebook coolers, I realized they cannot stack up to the Stash. The integrated 2.5” SATA bay was diffidently a plus, and no other laptop cooling solut...
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everythingusb.com Updated: 2011-07-30 19:10:27
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Can your notebook survive global warming or increased heat output from higher speed processors and increased memory capacities? Last year I reviewed the highly recommended Antec USB Notebook Cooler 200 and today I am going to tackle Choiix's Air Throug...
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Integrated USB 2.0 hub, Integrated 2.5" drive dock, Cooler can operate using just one USB port, Power button for fan...
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No power supply included, 80mm fan has ineffective cooling capability, Fan is loud, USB 2.0 hub uses single-TT, USB hub only supports limited USB devices, Bad build quality, 2.5" drive dock not easily accessible, No grip for notebooks or portability...
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The Choiix Air Through Stack USB notebook cooler comes recommended for netbook users looking to cool things down and adding expanded storage capabilities to their netbooks. The additional USB ports from the integrated USB hub also allows users to add a...
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to the Air-Through StashCooler master is a well known company that has been around for many years. They are known for their cases, desktop cooling solutions, power supplies and laptop cooling. Of course this leads us to why we are here today. Coole...
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I would like to thank Cooler Master for sending us the Choiix Air Through Stash to review. I have to admit I was more impressed than I originally imagined. I really like the built in hard drive port, and installing and using it was a snap. I ran dat...
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notebook-cooling.com Updated: 2014-03-26 03:32:37
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With a large assortment of colors to choose from, the Stash made a splash into the Choiix lineup. Featuring a 2.5” hard disk dock, three USB 2.0 ports, and an 80mm fan, this cooler proves to be a versatile home solution. Choiix Air-Thr...
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Overall, the Stash left us with mixed feelings. Pushing past the glut of run-of-the-mill-coolers, the integrated 2.5” hard drive bay led the way. With a decent build for a plastic cooler, three USB ports, and a large variety of colors to choose from...
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Laptops are annoying. They are generally slower than desktops, come with less memory and smaller hard drives, and seem to overheat almost at a whim. Don't get me wrong, I don't know what I would have done without my netbook when I was stuck at the Pittsbu...
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