DLx FEATURES
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- Active internal airflow and heatsink cooling.
- Internally cools laptops with center intake vent.
- Ultra-quiet active airflow cooling system (B16).
- Exchangeable bolt-in modular cooling system.
- Exchangeable snap-in 3/4-pin 80x80x25mm fan.
- Clamshell setup with laptop safely in padded cradle.
- Adjustable laptop retention pad.
- Made from solid aluminum in Portland, Oregon.
Active Airflow Cooling Features
- Cooling air is driven into a compatible laptop’s intake vent for direct internal processor cooling.
- Raised lip edge for creating an air-sealed connection with a compatible laptop’s intake vent.
- Adjustable front pad presses laptop against raised lip edge for an improved air sealed connection with compatible laptop.
- Fan creates pressurized air chamber for pushing cooling air into compatible laptop’s intake vent.
- Extended rear screen position and opening pattern designed for increased airflow and reduced noise.
- External outlet power supply for increased power with reduced internal laptop heat gain.
- 80x80x25mm 12-volt fan for powerful yet quiet cooling.
- B16 cooling system prioritizes ultra-quiet audio performance with essentially silent operation for noise critical environments.
Passive Cooling Features
- 1.9 lb aluminum heat sink for extracting heat from laptop.
- Minimal padding area for radiant heat transfer from laptop to heatsink.
- Width aligns with laptop vent locations for unimpeded airflow.
Workstation Productivity Features
- Compact product footprint for more open desktop.
- Heavy mass for increased stability.
- Non-slip feet for stable workstation placement.
- Two threaded underside holes for securing dock to media carts or for theft prevention.
Clamshell Mode Features
- Leaning vertical closed-screen clamshell mode support for easy and secure clamshell mode setup with access to power, Touch ID and keyboard while safely held within padded cradle and connected to cables.
- Disables laptop screen to optimize graphics for improved external display performance.
- Reduces laptop screen, keyboard, trackpad and battery use for increased lifespan.
- Uses external display, keyboard and trackpad / mouse for improved ergonomics.
Device Compatibility Features
- Leaning support for compatibility with a wide range of laptops, tablets and other devices.
- Adjustable pad for holding compatible laptops in place and creating an air seal with laptop vent.
- Optimized fit and cooling for prior generation Macs and select PC laptops, such as 2012-2015 Retina MacBook Pro and 2008-2017 pre-Retina MacBook Air.
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- Modular bolt/snap assembly for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade.
- Bolt-on fan with standard 3/4-pin fan connection for customer servicing, replacement, exchange or upgrade with nearly any 80x80x25mm fan.
- Product ships with all of the tools required for disassembly.
- Packaging system works with all Cooling Dock models.
Material and Component Quality Features
- High-quality 6061 aluminum structure for extra strength and durability.
- Anodized aluminum finish for matching Mac laptop finishes.
- Metal construction for long life span and end-of-life recyclability.
- High-quality fans with long life performance.
- High-quality components over-specced for increased performance and life.
- Minimal use of plastic for reduced environmental impact.
- Biodegradable package cushioning for reduced impact.
Company Features
- Designed and crafted with care in and around Portland, OR, USA (includes foreign electronic components).
- Design driven by a passion to make best-in-class products.
- Innovative design with patents issued and/or pending.
- Support for anyone with a SVALT product.
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