Introduction

First of all i would like to say a BIG THANK YOU! to Vizo Technologies for providing this item for a review. Vizo has been with us since very beginning and have been taking care of us as much as we have been taking care of them. I hope this relationship continues between us for years to come. Today we are to be taking a close look at a new product by Vizo Technology, Ninja HS Notebook Cooler. Ninja HS comes in two flavors with USB 2.0 and without. We are lucky enough to review the USB 2.0 version:) Lets take a look at Ninja HS and see what makes it different.

About the Product

The following information is taken from Vizo web site.

DESCRIPTION

Unlike ordinary ones, VIZO NINJA HS adjustable notebook cooler can be adjusted its positions for fans to fit you notebook perfectly. Precise and personalized positioning is important because most of notebooks have different hot zone. NINJA HS can be moved dual fans up and down / right and left according to the hot zone of your notebook which make air-flow precisely to the hot zone and reduce its temperature efficiently. With patented easy-slide system and unique tool free design, adjusting the positions for fans is easy. With bottom roller design, users can move notebook conveniently.

FEATURES

• Green Design : Less material use, Ease of use with a minimum of steps, Efficient
• Real 350 mm long for most widescreen notebook PC
• Aluminum casing for excellent heat dissipation
• Adjustable positions for fans :
  Dual fans can be moved up and down / right and left according to the hot zone of your notebook PC
• Patented easy-slide system and unique tool free design provides stability and simple adjustability
• Dual ultra quiet cooling fans provide the maximum airflow and air pressure
• Powered by USB, no adapter required under low power consumption
• Compact, space saving, light weight
• Ergonomic designed angle for easy typing
• Bottom roller design for convenient movement
• Built-in 3 USB 2.0 ports for easy expansion

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions :350 x 291 x 62 mm
• Housing Material :Aluminum
• USB Bus Power :5V/500 mA
• DC Fan Dimensions : 70 x 70 x 15 mm ( 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 : 12"~17" Widescreen Notebook PC
• Weight : 880 g

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

N/A

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Notebook Cooler
• USB Cable

Now that we got technical information out of the way, lets take a closer look as Ninja HS.

Closer look

Box Front		Box Back

Vizo has based their reputation on the luxury and excellent presentation of the product to the public. We have been reviewing Vizo notebook coolers for a while and it always have been a pleasure to review. Just like every other notebook cooler by Vizo, Ninja HS comes in a very well build box. It is very important to present your product to the public in a formal and proper way.

Specifications		Over the top shot

All over the Ninja HS we found logos and brand designs of Vizo. On the back of the packaging we found a small specification area where Vizo have listed specs of Ninja HS. One thing i would like to point out is the plastic handle on the top of the box. It is very much handy if you need to carry this box some where.

Stylish plastic handle		Colorful logo

The plastic handle extracts so it could easily be inserted back in the box. Again the Ninja HS logos are found all over the box. The soothing colors of light green and light peach go together very well and very much soothing to the eye.

Opened box		Contents of the box

Opening the box was no brainier. Couple flips and un tucks and we were on our way to the Ninja HS. The contents of the box include four mounting thumb screws, USB 2.0 cable, mounting legs, the base of Ninja HS and of course installation guide.

Main module		Adjustable fans

The main part of Ninja HS is made out of the light weigh aluminum and contains 2 70 mm fans. These fans are emit very little noise and could be spread apart for a direct cooling of your notebook. Some part of the notebook could heat up pretty good so this design is very handy when it comes to non standard laptops.

USB 2.0 Hub		Ninja HS legs

On the side of the Ninja HS we found the USB 2.0 hub. So if you need an extra port of USB 2.0 for your camera or an external hard drive, this comes extremely handy. Ninja HS legs have small plastic wheels on the far end of the legs. This is a good design if you ever need to move your Ninja HS with your laptop on top.

Thumb Screws		Easy installation

Vizo has included a thumb screws so there is no need for screwdrivers for the installation:) Very handy design. With thumb screws you can adjust the distance of the main unit to the middle of your notebook. Again without any screwdrivers!

From the bottom		From the top

Once assembled, Ninja HS look like something that should weight quiet a bit. However, the lightweight design of this particular notebook cooler is very impressive. The whole Ninja HS weight only 880 grams. Woah!

Installed side view		USB 2.0 cord

When you look on the side of the Ninja HS you can see that the legs and the actual body is hollow. This is what gives the Ninja HS that light weight. USB 2.0 cable was also provided by Vizo. However, i do not think it needed to be this long. The USB cable is about 18 inches long and i don't think there is a need to make it that long especially when the notebook is going to be sitting on top.

Now that we got pictunary out of the way, lets take a look how well does Ninja HS cools.

Testing

Today we are going to be using an Asus F8 Laptop. We are going to be running Prime95 on the laptop for 20 minutes and then take the measurements. Once we get our reading we will repeat the test with Ninja HS

ASUS F8 Series F8Sp-X1 Intel Core 2 Duo T5750(2.00GHz) 14" Wide XGA 3GB Memory 250GB HDD DVD Super Multi ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650

Without Ninja HS		With Ninja HS

Before the Ninja HS the laptop got very hot but stable at 93.2 F or 34 C. With Ninja HS the temperatures dropped to 84.6 F or 29.2 C. This is a drop of 8.6 F or 4.8 C. Please do keep in mind that this is a surface test of the cooling. Since there are no components which are cooled, no internal temperature readings were done.

Conclusion

Well not much competition here. Another great product by Vizo. Ninja HS looks and feels very solid. In fact everything from the beginning to the end was a pleasant experience. Ninja HS is very silent in operations and allows its used to adjust the position of the fans for more presize cooling. The lightweight design and ease of assembly really stands out among other leading manufacturers of notebook coolers. Ninja HS could be used as an additional USB 2.0 hub. So you can plug in anything that requires a USB port. The temperature drop was no surprise either. With use of Ninja HS we have lost a total of 8.6 F or 4.8 C. This is a great temperature drop for a notebook cooler. A definite part of recommended gear! Ninja HS deserves a 10/10 !!!

Some pros we found:

Lightweight

Easy to assemble and use

Stylish looks

Silent operation

Well cooling

USB 2.0 hub

Some Cons we found:

The USB cable is too long