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Monday March 3, 2008
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 What's the deal with so many microwaves today? So big, so unwieldy. For something with the prefix "micro-," one would imagine that they might be, well, small. Cleveland-based iCubed International has finally heeded the demands of the public with the iWave Cube, a 10- by 10.5- by 12-inch portable microwave that the company touts as "the world's smallest." While its tagline, "iWave Cube Puts Power of Microwave in Palm of Hand," may seem a touch hyperbolic, in terms of portability, the Cube is pretty small indeed.
Here's how a company spokesman describes the genesis of the product:
I was looking for a way to do a hot towel treatment before my shave," said [Phil] Davis, whose official title is Managing Member of iCubed International. "I figured the only way I could do that was to have a microwave in the bathroom. I went and got a tape measure, and it went from there.
Sticking the iWave in the WC wasn't exactly the sort of usage I had imagined, but heck, what with today's luxury toilets, there's really no reason to ever leave the bathroom. But the 12-pound microwave is a good fit for dorms, small apartments, and--of course--offices. We in fact have one installed in Carol's office; she has been happily warming various (petite) snacks for days, even when they don't actually need to be warmed.
Interested parties can pick one up at the Sharper Image (or, at least they could...), via SkyMall, or by calling 877-492-8328. The Cube runs $129.95.
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March 4, 2008 12:03 AM
Nice microwave.....I like it...!
March 4, 2008 1:36 PM
I really REALLY want this. :) It would make road trips and stays in hotels without microwaves much much easier.
Hmmm.....only $129.99? Small price to pay to be able to eat my own food when I'm staying 4 nights in a hotel with no restaurant attached...
March 4, 2008 7:02 PM
Not sure i love the microwave..but i do love the write up on it.. Great job and i really think it's funny!
March 5, 2008 11:32 AM
'Bout dam time.
Sanyo has a 'Half-Pint' that used to be my take-along when I was on the road....now I'll have one even more packable.
March 5, 2008 11:37 AM
I would like to have this mini microwave. I have a large one, but this one would do just fine for that mug of coffee. Not to mention how cute it would look in my kitchen.
March 7, 2008 9:07 AM
A smaller microwave...yey! NOT...what's the big deal, go use your feet and heat up your mug in the kitchen or buy a tiny 2 cup coffee maker for $10. People just can't stop thinking of ways for us not to move when we want to do something, then we cry about our weight.
And what's up with the use of "i" everywhere these days...ipod, iphone, ibox,icube, iwave, iframe, icam, iTV, imovie, idesk, ipen, ishoe, ishirt, ipants, iscream enough already!