Posted by NCLisa on 7/9/06 5:59pm
Msg #131972

For those of you with mobile offices

How do you keep your laptops, printers, copiers, etc from getting too hot in the summer when they are in your vehicle? How do you have things set up, back seat or trunk?

Reply by Life Saving Services - Doug on 7/9/06 6:33pm
Msg #131973

In the case on the floor of the back seat out of any direct sun. Also I place window shades in my car so it does not get to warm inside the car.

Reply by Becca_FL on 7/9/06 6:50pm
Msg #131975

I have to run the A/C before turning on my printer. A few times this summer my inverter alarm has gone off due to the high tempature inside the vehicle. My inverter is mounted on the back of the passengers seat and my copier and printer sit side by side on the back deck. I have a small SUV.

Reply by Sarah Siracusa on 7/9/06 8:41pm
Msg #131987

My suggestion is to take your printers in your house when not out with the air conditioner on. My scanner/printer got cooked and wouldn't work anymore after being in the hot car for a couple of weeks. I won't do that again. it was working fine before I left it in the hot car.

Reply by MrEd_Ca on 7/9/06 9:27pm
Msg #131995

Re: For those of you with mobile offices- - - Auto CooL!

I saw this on TV the other week - - - https://www.autocooltv.com/ppc/index.asp?id=&refcode=ppcG . Do you think this would help w/the heat problem?

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/9/06 9:47pm
Msg #131996

Auto CooL!

I don't know, but I just ordered one for my vehicle.
It's supposed to be 2-8 weeks for delivery, and once I recieve it and test it, I'll be
sure to let everyone know.
I was hoping with your headline that you'd clue me in

Reply by Becca_FL on 7/9/06 9:52pm
Msg #131998

Re: Auto CooL! Misty

Do let us know, please. I'll keep my $19.95 until I hear your report.

Reply by MrEd_Ca on 7/9/06 10:58pm
Msg #132008

Re: Auto CooL!

Oops, I should have titled it 'Auto Cool?' I am in the same boat as the others here- the TV ad looks really great but I feel like I need someones personal endorsement before I buy.

Reply by Margaret_FL on 7/10/06 7:11am
Msg #132036

Re: Auto CooL!

Go to Harrietcarter.com $14.98

Reply by Lynn Lowry on 7/10/06 1:38pm
Msg #132093

Re: Auto CooL!

I looked at the website and watched the video. I wonder how the fan works with the window closed.

Reply by Jason on 7/10/06 1:48pm
Msg #132097

Re: Auto CooL! - I had one.

They work. Not as good as TV says, but they work.

Car must have a backseat window. Won't work with 2-door cars, so I don't use now.

Rubber inserts go on sides of unit to create window seal. Unit is solar powered. Uses a fan to suck car air outside.

Works best with 2 units (both rear windows) and silver windshield mats that reflect light away from car. Use in front AND back windows.

Doesn't work good enough to leave pet in car.

Reply by Becca_FL on 7/9/06 9:51pm
Msg #131997

Re: For those of you with mobile offices- - - Auto CooL!

I saw it today! Okay, who will be the guinea pig? All right, I'll order it for $19.95 and report back.

Reply by DellaCa on 7/9/06 10:28pm
Msg #132007

Re: For those of you with mobile offices- - - Auto CooL!

My husband also saw it last week I have ordered it also We shall see!!

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/10/06 10:56am
Msg #132057

Thank goodness I'm not the only sucker to fall for TV ads,

LOL
But I have taken a chance and got some great products.
Ok, whoever receives it first report back with results!
I am looking forward to them: I hate to ruin good electronic equipment
in this HOT HUMID FL weather.

Reply by Beverly Nichols on 7/10/06 11:22am
Msg #132069

Another sucker heard from. I hope this works. I'm sick of

getting in a car so hot that it burns your behind when you sit on the seat. God forbid your wearing shorts! ouch!

Reply by sgum/va on 7/10/06 10:59am
Msg #132059

Re: For those of you with mobile offices- - - Auto CooL!

Just looked at the site myself and it is advertising for 14.99 + s/h and you get a free cup caddy...yippee freebies are always great!

Reply by MistarellaFL on 7/10/06 11:02am
Msg #132061

Re: For those of you with mobile offices- - - Auto CooL!

But the clencher is this...you must pay about another $5 for s/h of the cup caddy...that's what runs it up to $20. But I spent it anyway.....I'm a sucker for a "deal"

Reply by Sarah Siracusa on 7/9/06 11:12pm
Msg #132012

Auto Cool- I will be very interested to hear the reviews. n/m

Reply by Lynn Lowry on 7/10/06 11:13am
Msg #132066

I am Tech-Challenged . . .

. . . I have a wireless laptop, but have never used it outside of my house. How do you get an internet connection to receive and print edocs when on the road?

Reply by Regal/NC on 7/10/06 11:36am
Msg #132071

Re: I am Tech-Challenged . . .

Lynn,

You will need the following: printer, power inverter & wireless internet access.
Good luck!