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Originally Posted by ksauce
After reading some on the interwebs this morning, I'm going to give the X-Naut cooling mount a try. There aren't too many reviews on it, so I'll report back what I find.
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My first attempt at using the X-Naut was less than stellar - a self-inflicted but avoidable mistake. So BE AWARE and learn from my experience. To say I have 'high expectations' of a favorable end result is adequate, after the rocky start.
Jumping to the bottom line first - It's now mounted on the RAM ball on the instrument panel, and the fans give me hope of a good long-term solution (this is Arizona, and Halloween was the end of summer). Cooling seems to be a near mandatory prerequisite for an essential flight computer, ie, IPad Mini.
1) Design seems to be good and ultimately meet needs (still testing).
2)

Instructions are VERY marginal and can lead to damage to iPad IF MISREAD. (RTFM, but don't act hastily) Needs a WARNING!!
3) Support - Website could use improvement but got a responsive email.
4) USB plug is almost falling off, due to thickness of plastic and interference (still working on that one).
5)

Some very SMALL and IMPORTANT spacers/bumpers shipping in the 'battery compartment' and not found before it was too late.
6) Weight is excellent - very nice.
7) Does NOT include the USB CABLE, Batteries, or spare "very small parts", nor the RAM mount ball.
8) Along with the 'not included' items this is a little pricey IMHO.
I did not fully grasp the instructions on positioning the Bumpers/Spacers for the specific model (Mini2) and inserted it into the X-Naut and moved it to latch it in. SNAP = shattered the glass on the Mini2 ... no warranty, no coverage, not new. The design and "default" configuration is NOT for Mini 1,2, or 3 ... and the lack of clarity or warning resulted in damage. NOTE: there previously was a 'dent' in the corner of the frame but no broken glass. The pressure from the X-Naut resulted in too much pressure before I realized the interference. GOOD NEWS - My NEW Mini4 fits perfectly, and my wallet is thinner, too.
I've not seen any other product in this market that does the same function, so I'm going to tough it out, fix the USB port, and put a Placard Warning in the case to avoid someone else in the future repeating this mistake.
good luck - let us know how your experience goes.