Skirts and Stands for Mac Mini

Can i place a skirt between a Mac Mini and a Mini Pal(external stackable drive) to miniminze the heat? Or should i get two of the stand and lay them both on the side?

H,
You could get a skirt and put it between the two but it will not get rid of the heat as much as you may like. The plastic is ok when it comes to heat transfer but it will just hold the heat in there. It will not hurt you and it may help a little. My ministack is under my mini and there is no problem with the heat. The heat from the ministack escapes through the heatsink on the bottom of the enclosure. It is all about what you like. I love my mini just sitting on my entertainment center. No bling, just looks like a little silver box with a light.
I think that this skirt is more a fashion accessory more than anything. I mean it lights up. I guess that is important
blake

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