DougP
06-11-2009, 02:01 PM
World's smallest, portable microwave that's powered through a USB port. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1191606/Beanz-meanz-microwaves-Heinz-create-gadget-heat-snack-60-seconds.html)
It is the world's smallest, portable microwave and can be powered via a link to the USB port on a laptop computer.
The turquoise device -called the Beanzawave - has been created in partnership with Heinz to allow workers tied to their desks to create a warm snack, or hot drink, to see them through the day.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/08/article-1191606-0542EEED000005DC-781_468x362.jpg
To date, the device, which stands just 7.4inches tall by 6.2in wide and 5.9in deep, is only a prototype.
However, experts at the Microwave Association insist the sophisticated miniaturised technology does exist to turn the eye-catching gadget into a reality.
The mini-micro has been designed by microwave expert Gordon Andrews and Stephen Frazer, an authority on industrial design and managng director of Frazer Designers.
Apart from its size, the key breakthrough is the use of a combination of mobile phone radio frequencies to create the heat to cook both on the outside and within in under a minute.
Mr Andrews, the managing director of GAMA Microwave Technology, said it is possible to 'tune' the radio-frequencies to provide the best results with any small product.
'It is possible to heat a pie, a burger, a cup of soup or tea in quick time,' he said.
'There is the option of powering it with lithium ion batteries that would make it completely portable, which would be a help to fishermen, campers or sportsmen.'
"The main drawback, with component prices at current levels, is the fact that the mini-micro would carry a hefty price of around ?? 100."
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/08/article-1191606-054299B8000005DC-994_468x360.jpg
It is the world's smallest, portable microwave and can be powered via a link to the USB port on a laptop computer.
The turquoise device -called the Beanzawave - has been created in partnership with Heinz to allow workers tied to their desks to create a warm snack, or hot drink, to see them through the day.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/08/article-1191606-0542EEED000005DC-781_468x362.jpg
To date, the device, which stands just 7.4inches tall by 6.2in wide and 5.9in deep, is only a prototype.
However, experts at the Microwave Association insist the sophisticated miniaturised technology does exist to turn the eye-catching gadget into a reality.
The mini-micro has been designed by microwave expert Gordon Andrews and Stephen Frazer, an authority on industrial design and managng director of Frazer Designers.
Apart from its size, the key breakthrough is the use of a combination of mobile phone radio frequencies to create the heat to cook both on the outside and within in under a minute.
Mr Andrews, the managing director of GAMA Microwave Technology, said it is possible to 'tune' the radio-frequencies to provide the best results with any small product.
'It is possible to heat a pie, a burger, a cup of soup or tea in quick time,' he said.
'There is the option of powering it with lithium ion batteries that would make it completely portable, which would be a help to fishermen, campers or sportsmen.'
"The main drawback, with component prices at current levels, is the fact that the mini-micro would carry a hefty price of around ?? 100."
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/06/08/article-1191606-054299B8000005DC-994_468x360.jpg