Vizo Mini Ninja - 7" - 15.4" Widescreen Notebook Cooler Review.

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Vizo Mini Ninja - 7" - 15.4" Widescreen Notebook Cooler.



Vizo have kindly sent us their latest notebook cooler to have a look at, so let's do just that!

Firstly, the specs from the Vizo website.

Description.

• NOISELESS HEAT KILLER, mini NINJA, is the best guard for your notebook PC!!
• Advantage :
• Real 350 mm long
• For 7"~15.4" Widescreen Notebook PC
• Aluminum Casing
• Compact, Space Saving & Portable
• Adjustable Positions for Fans
• Ergonomic Designed Angle
• Low dBA Level

Features.

• Real 350 mm long for 7”~15.4” Widescreen Notebook PC
• Reduce the temperature of your notebook PC for best performance
• Aluminum casing for excellent heat dissipation
• Dual fans provide the maximum airflow and air pressure
• Adjustable positions for fans to suit your needs
• Low dBA level
• Powered by USB, no adapter necessary
• T shaped USB connectors without losing use of the USB port
• Compact, space saving, light weight, easy to carry
• Ergonomic designed angle for easy typing
• Easy to install

Specifications.

• Housing Dimensions : 350mm x 170mm x 40mm
• Housing Material : Aluminum
• USB Bus Power : 5V / 500mA
• DC Fan Dimensions : 70 x 70 x 15 ( 2 PCS )
• Bearing Type : Sleeve Bearing
• Speed : 2000 RPM
• Noise Level : 20 dBA
• Max Air flow : 13.72( Min:11.22 )CFM
• Rated Voltage : DC 5 V
• Rated Current : 0.24 ( Max:0.34 ) A x 2
• Compatibility : 7" ~ 15.4" notebook PC
• Weight : 600 g

Package Includes.

• Notebook Cooler
• USB Bus Power Cable
• ( T Shaped USB Connectors )
• Screw Package
• ( Free Extra Screws for Contingent Use during Adjusting Positions )

Next - Photos....

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Photos.

The box - front.



The box - back.



Inside the box, nicely packed.



The Mini Ninja! - Top.



The Mini Ninja - Underside.



Another view.



Side View - Note the power socket for the fans.



USB splitter & power adaptor.



There is also a small plastic bag with 4 spare fan screws in.

Next, thoughts and testing...

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Thoughts & Testing.

To get up and running is simple, the supplied USB splitter cable plugs into a spare USB socket and then the power cable plugs into the Mini Ninja.

In use, the fans are similar in noise output, to what you might expect from a modern laptop, and are very quiet, with a slight vibration through the aluminium body and a faint whoosh of air through the grille.

I like the design of the Mini Ninja, but I found the angle that it give the keyboard a little bit too steep for my own personal use.

I wasn't keen on the USB adapter as it sticks out about two inches and has very sharp edges, so keep that one away from the kids .

As I was testing with the Dell Inspiron 6400, I realised that the temps were no different with the Mini Ninja fitted or removed. This is because the Inspiron's air intake is right on the edge of the underside of the case, so there was no air getting to it.

I moved the laptop roughly two inches to the right and we got airflow - not ideal, but fine for testing.

Results are as follows;

There was a drop in temps from 76c to 70.5c under load using Intel Thermal Analysis Tool.

It was a similar story with idle temps dropping from 46c to 39c.



Next - Conclusion...

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Conclusion.

The Vizo Mini Ninja is a nicely built product, and when used with a suitable laptop, can produce good results.

The casing is made from brushed aluminium and finished off with black anodising - it certainly looks and feels impressive.

There is a grille covering the two fans, which looks very similar to ACRyan MeshX.
The design isn't suitable for all 15" widescreen laptops, so it might be worth contacting Vizo before buying.

I would like to see a different USB adaptor, the current one is potentially dangerous because of the sharp edges, especially for kids. (Take note Vizo ).

Pros.

• Finish
• Build
• Quiet

Cons.

• Sharp USB adapter.
• Design isn't suitable for all laptops.
• Keyboard angle might not be to everyones taste.

For details of your nearest supplier, please contact Vizo.