Vantec Piano 101 Notebook Cooler

INTRODUCTION

Anyone who has worked with a laptop for a longer period of time knows that it gets very hot underneath. Not only can that produce some nasty effects on your lap but it also can both shorten the life span of the laptop as well as affect the performance when the computer clocks back the speed of the CPU and/or GPU due to the heat.

Notebook coolers have been available for a few years now so when Vantec released their Piano 101 they made sure to make it more than just another laptop cooler. In addition to the fan cooling the laptop they also put in a complete sound system and USB-hub.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The main features of the Vantec Piano 101 are:

Adjustable fan speed
The fan can be adjusted dynamically so you can choose between lots of cooling and higher noise or less cooling but a more quieter operation.

Built in USB2.0 Hub
The Piano 101 has a 3-port USB-hub.

2.1 Stereo System
The Piano 101 has a built-in 2.1 stereo system.

Sound enhancements
You can turn on/off Bass boost and 3D surround sound.

Several preset Sound EQ settings
Choose between flat/pops/classic/jazz and rock.

The Piano 101 can be had in several colors including black and white. The one I am testing is white.

The specifications for the Vantec Piano 101 are:

Total RMS power ( RMS )：15watts
。Satellites：5W x 2
。Subwoofer：5W x1
。Frequency response：60Hz - 20kHz
。Signal-to-noise ratio：> 80db

Drivers：
。Satellites：2 x 1.5" Full-range drivers +2 x 1"

Highl-range drivers
。Subwoofer：2" woofer

Speaker dimensions：
。Satellites：(H)19.0 x (L) 100 x (W)40 ( mm )
。Subwoofer：(H)26.0 x (L)120 x (W) 60 ( mm )

Piano dimensions：
。(H) 30 X (L)330 X (W) 252 (mm)

VANTEC - THE COMPANY

Vantec was found 1994 and has concentrated itself on thermal solutions.

Founded in 1994, Vantec is recognized as one of the premier thermal solutions leaders. We are devoted to manufacturing and developing total PC solutions for every computer user, from mainstream to enthusiast. Utilizing our technical expertise and innovative designs, we are constantly expanding our product line to offer advanced computer peripheral to meet the personal and industrial needs of modern computer users. Our primary goal is to create viable solutions to satisfy the consumer’s needs. Offering complete and affordable ways to upgrade and maintain your personal computer, Vantec is a name you can trust for quality and reliability.

At Vantec, our mission is to produce the best thermal solutions on the market. Vantec produces quality products that help you keep your system cool. However, that is only the beginning. We produce two of the quietest power supplies on the market in our Stealth Power Supply and ION Power Supply. Our Multi-function Panel (NXP-101) and fan controllers (NXP-201 and NXP-205) give you a variety of options to monitor and control the temperature and noise of your computer. We also provide cold cathode lights in a myriad of colors, including UV, for you to light up your computer. And with our new Fan and Light controller (NXP-301 and NXP-305), you can control your fan speed and lights all with one convenient unit.

In addition to the Piano 101, Bjorn3D has also reviewed the Vantec NexStar 3 NST-260SU-BK eSATA Enclosure.