Silverstone Noble Breeze NB01B Notebook Cooler

Is five years enough to stand out in a computer hardware and accessory market that is constantly inundated with new gadgets and gizmos every year? Silverstone seems to think so. Since 2003, Silverstone has built a solid reputation for providing computer enthusiasts with products that go far beyond the ordinary. Meeting the most stringent of requirements, Silverstone's products focus on outstanding design, exquisite quality, and most importantly, customer satisfaction. By fulfilling consumer expectations while providing quality and affordable computing solutions, Silverstone has become one of the preeminent computer accessory providers in the world.

We're all familiar with Silverstone's exquisitely crafted enclosures, but how many of us realize that Silverstone also caters to the laptop crowd ? Entering the fray is Silverstone's debut into the notebook cooler arena, the Silverstone Noble Breeze NB01B. Utilizing three 92mm cooling fans and all aluminum construction, this cooler looks to usurp our long standing favorite, the NZXT Cryo LX. Will the NB01B manage to oust its competition? Has Silverstone crafted a notebook cooling masterpiece, their first ever in this hotly contested market? Peep this, as only HardwareLogic has the answers!

Specifications

 Model	 Silverstone Noble Breeze NB01B
 Color	 Black
 Laptop Compatibility	 12.0" to 15.4" notebooks
 Dimensions	 14.15" x 0.75" - 3.00" x 11.75" (W x H x L)
 Weight	 1.75 lbs
 Cooling	 Three 92mm cooling fans
 Connection Ports	 Two USB 2.0
 Features	 - All aluminum construction  - Extensive use of mesh for increased airflow  - Three efficient 92mm cooling fans  - Designed with quiet computing in mind  - Power switch for the three cooling fans
 Price	 $49.99 at Newegg

Honestly, who would have thought? Silverstone is crafty, seemingly able to put the kibosh on companies foolish enough to think that they control certain market segments. First it was Silverstone's debut into the external hard drive enclosure sector with the Treasure Series TS01B, which was met with resounding success. Now it is the NB01B, a laptop cooler that carries the same pedigree for quality, features, and aesthetics that Silverstone is well known for in their computer cases.

What brought Silverstone to this point that they would offer such a product as the NB01B? Obviously, the answer is the sheer demand for notebook coolers, as enthusiasts, more now than ever, are increasingly relying on their mobile solutions for work, play, and everything in between. It's a smart move on the part of Silverstone, but also a gamble. Well known for their enclosures and power supplies, providing enthusiast level products outside their comfort zone can be disastrous if things do not go well. With that said, let's take a closer look at the Noble Breeze NB01B.

Notebook cooler accessory bundles are, and always have been on the skimpy side. In the case of the NB01B, Silverstone includes a USB 2.0 cable, which when connected from the cooler to your laptop, powers the unit's three cooling fans. The cable is approximately 24" in length which is plenty long enough for even the most awkwardly placed USB 2.0 port on your notebook. Also included are two extra rubber feet in the event that you lose one (or two!) off the bottom of the cooler itself. And finally, Silverstone includes a bit of documentation in the form of a slip of paper informing you that the USB 2.0 ports on the cooler can only support flash drives or mice; external HDD enclosures needing 200mA or more need not apply.