USB Mini Fridge.

• fluff
  June 1st, 2007 at 6:01 am

  That’s kinda interesting. I wonder, if my already on the edge PSU could handle that…

• Sid Morrison
  June 1st, 2007 at 8:09 am

  Bloody stupid. While it’s there, the USB volatge output is supposed to be a LOW power source — it’s intended to run varied computer accessories. A soda can chiller is not in any way connected to computer function. This would much more sensibly be plugged into a wall (or cigarette lighter). It’s just asking for trouble by loading up the USB power load. How much is that new motherboard going to cost?

• Travis
  June 1st, 2007 at 11:06 am

  Printers, external hardrives, scanners, etc. etc. How is this going to be worse than those. Do you know how much stress it will put on the system?

• Jonathan Harpur
  June 1st, 2007 at 11:21 am

  A powered USB hub doesn’t even have to be plugged to your machine - Unless the fridge has thermal feedback (Bing! Your coke’s ready!), you don’t bother. I have a hub just for localized light sources and chargers already - This’d be fun, too. And that way you can use it independently of your computer - say, on a bedside table? If you don’t sleep with your computer. ;^)

• janedoh
  June 1st, 2007 at 11:37 am

  I think I want it. I wonder if they make one that fits a bottle. Cuz I like my beer…I mean soda in a bottle.

• Runa
  June 1st, 2007 at 12:37 pm

  I also found a coffe-machine that works via USB. Unfortunately, it only keeps the coffee warm, but doesn’t make it hot.

• Solo
  June 2nd, 2007 at 2:53 am

  The maximum current draw allowed on a USB port is 0.5 amp. So this thing can draw a maximum of 2.5 watt (0.5 x 5)

  I think your 500watt power supply can take it.

  Also, it’s a tiny pelletier element, they are also used to cool some processors.

  Also, this is a nice gimmick, the perfect Father’s day present for the unimaginative.

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