Comments on: Study: Laptop heat a threat to fertility

University researchers say heat generated from laptops can put sperm count at risk.

[WmRyan]

Study: Laptop heat a threat to fertility

Shouldn't we all just go back to kilts?

Chill Mat

When I purchased my laptop, I got a USB powered "chill-mat" to fan away excess heat. WOW, I'm glad I had the forsight.

But then again, I play Everquest and Dungeons & Dragons...so it's not like I have a line of women outside my room just begging to reproduce.

[fred dunn]

Get a life! A hot bath will cause the same issue.

Any heat exposure (98.6 degrees or higher) to the scrotum area for any length of time will cause the same temporary problem. A hot bath, sitting in a heated automobile seat or heated Lazy-Boy, hot tub, and even saunas and steam rooms.
The connection of this age-old issue to a laptop computer makes for a fluff story worthy of the National Enquirer, not of technical sites.

Now that's done, take it the next step.

The next step would be for them to study the effect of males warring underwear, that can?t be good for the temperature of the scrotum. That will pin it against the body raising the temperature. That?s why boxers may be better but it really any better?

Going free would be the best way. In our society I know that?s not going to happen any time soon. The big thing is that lots of money is made on underwear so a reproductive health risk will never be released on warring them.

lol i agree

wow, researchers must have no more things to research about, relating usage of laptops to reduced sperm count... y not research cancer cures or something infinitely more productive??

if the world's population diminishes because of laptop use and those researchers solve it, then i'll congratulate you for using your time wisely.

otherwise... just take a hot bath, ppl holding your thing raises temp too, why not just put an ice pack on it? there, laptop problem solved rofl

Check out ThermaPAK.com

Yeah, this is a shameless plug for ThermaPAK.com. But, hey gotta give credit where it is due. Apparently, this "device" is a duo-function laptop sleeve and heat shield. Unlike the conventional stuff on the market, this thing absorbs heat and requires no electricity. It just seems neat. Haven't tried it out yet, but I'll let you know when I do.

Thermapak Laptop Cooling Sleeve - REVIEW

Bought one of these babies last week, and here's what I think so far.

1. PROECTION: The neoprene laptop sleeve just holds my 15" gateway, and it's kind of a snug fit. While the sleeve seems like it'd protect against scratches, don't expect much else. If you drop or even bump your laptop, you're still screwed. The zipper is sturdy and the material is soft and pleasant. The sleeve has a slight "rubber" kind of smell to it, especially when it gets hot.

Protection: B-

2. COOLING: Now, my gateway laptop can get very hot when I'm doing intensive work or playing a high-end game. The pizza-sleeve-like grey side of the sleeve is stiff when cool, and it makes little crinkly noises if you smoosh it. Obviously, whatever is inside of it is in a solid state.

I fired up my laptop, began playing a game, and sat with it on the Thermapak sleeve. Soon enough, the laptop kicked into GET REALLY HOT mode, and the sleeve began to work. It became more pliable, as if whatever is inside was turning into a liquid. My lap DID get warm after a while, but never HOT. Without the sleeve, my lap would become uncomfortably hot, and this never happened with the sleeve. The sleeve surface itself did become warm though and my fan turned on as usual.

Conclusion: the sleeve does work, but don't expect miracles. You'll still be better off with a USB fan-based cooling pad. Thermapak is a good alternative to a cooler that zaps your battery, and it's good in a pinch when leaving the house. Afterall, no one wants to be stuck carrying a heavy laptop cooler than zaps your battery to boot.

COOLING GRADE: B

I recommend this product if you're on the move a lot with an abominably hot laptop. However, the $49.99 seems a bit steep. I'd say $29.99 is a better price for what you're getting. As for me, I'll most likely sell mine on Ebay--I can get the same lap protection with a book, and did I mention it's free?