Air Flo 360: Cooling system meets media adapter |
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As the old engineering saying goes "If it ain't broken, it doesn't have enough accessories!" With that in mind, we bring up Pelican's latest product for the Xbox 360's growing fleet of cooling fans. This unit, dubbed the Air Flo 360, draws energy for its two fans via the 360's USB ports, which should be a safer alternative in light of recent electrical problems users may have experienced with the Nyko Intercooler 360.
Now, for the guys moaning "We don't need another <insert expletive of choice> cooler!" We also make mention of another interesting feature. The kit also carries a connection hub, which includes output options such as composite, s-video, component, and VGA. It also comes with pass-throughs for the Ethernet jack, optical, and stereo, as well as a 4-port USB hub.
In a nutshell, while we may not all agree with the USB-powered cooling fans, this new cooler provides 360 users with a means of bypassing the expensive official cables included with the kit, and allowing them to use more generic VGA cables. That, and it makes it easier for travelling gamers to set up shop wherever they go with a one-size-fits all adapter. The Pelican Air Flo Cooler will sell for USD $ 29.99 in retail, and is expected to come out lat in Q1 2007. As we're on the subject of adaptable 360 components...
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dang....nice
If it's of quality build...just buying it for the VGA is cheaper then the MS alternative, not to mention you get some extra USB, good if you use external HD's I guess...
wired controllers my good man
this is essentially the same thing as the "cooler king" that has been out in the UK for months.
I looked up its reviews to gauge how this product may fare and its not pretty:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gamexpert-Cooler-King-Xbox-360/dp/B000JQMDT6
takes power from usb and the av port, so fans run at 5v and 0.12a each, they dont feel like they push much air at all and seem like more air moves with it off. but you can dismantle this with a screwdriver so a mod on the fans to say sum delta fans and a external 12v supply would be good. the vga works fine on it as does the svideo and compo*****e. comes with a composite to scart cable and the 4 port usb semt good for my 4pads but doesnt have enough power to run the webcam! again kinda bad. oh also myne the component wouldnt output above 480p even if the manual said it would. i thought it was of my cables so i bought some new good ones and still no joy, i have heared from the manufacturer that the low usb power and non HD componet output has been fixed on the new version but i wouldn't buy this unless you know its a new one, myne came from play . com and was a old one. still if you want to plug ONLY 4 pads in and use vga output this is dam handy and cheap, if you want extra cooling and component its a risk and alot of modding to get what you want
granted, its not "the same" thing and these issues may be fixed but, it is food for thought for all you early adopters!