Well that’s what they call fast food! Japanese company introduces a wireless MICROWAVE
Ever fancied a hot meal when you’re on the go but had to settle for a Meal Deal sandwich instead?
Well, the days of cold noodle pots may soon be over as Japanese tool maker Makita has introduced a cordless, portable microwave oven.
The MW001G can deliver 500W of power for up to eight minutes to heat your food without being plugged into an outlet.
It weighs around 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs) so can easily be carried to a construction site, campsite or charging station, but a shoulder strap can also be purchased and attached.
The microwave is currently only available in Japan and went on sale for 110,000 yen ($840, £670), but that excludes tax, the cost of the battery and charger.
The MW001G can deliver 500W of power for up to eight minutes to heat your food without being plugged into an outlet
It weighs around 8.8 kg (19.4 lbs) so can easily be carried to a construction site, campsite or charging station, but a shoulder strap can also be purchased and attached
The microwave has a storage capacity of eight liters and internal dimensions of 10 x 4.7 x 9.5 inches (255 x 120 x 241 mm), so Makita says it “can hold a large lunch box.”
“Because it’s a flat table, it’s easy to clean and maintain,” the company adds.
It’s also perfect “for on-site and in-car meals and for disaster preparedness.”
The microwave has room for two 40V lithium-ion battery packs, but only needs one to function, so the other can be used as a backup.
Using both gives the oven enough power to heat up about 11 lunch boxes or 20 cups of coffee.
However, installing higher capacity batteries can increase battery life.
Two 2.5Ah packs give up to eight minutes of cooking time, but two 33.5Ah packs add almost an hour and a half to that.
It can also be switched between 500W and 350W of power depending on the user’s desire to save their charge.
But the MW001G isn’t just a microwave oven, it’s also a portable phone charger.
There is a dedicated USB slot on the back, allowing the owner to use its powerful batteries to charge other devices with a maximum output of 2.4A.
The top has a display that shows operating time and battery life, and four buttons that turn it on, start cooking, stop cooking, and toggle between the two power modes.
While it doesn’t have a familiar turntable, it does have a sponge filter that catches crumbs or dirt and can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.
It has a storage capacity of 8 liters and internal dimensions of 10 x 4.7 x 9.5 inches (255 x 120 x 241 mm), so Makita says it “can hold a large lunch box”.
The company says it’s perfect “for on-site and in-car dining, and disaster preparedness.”
But the MW001G isn’t just a microwave oven, it’s also a portable phone charger. There is a dedicated USB slot on the back, allowing the owner to use its powerful batteries to charge other devices with a maximum output of 2.4A
The microwave is equipped with safety features as it will turn off immediately if the door is opened while it is on or if it is tilted.
Although it’s currently only available in Japan, it’s featured in a teaser video on the TikTok channel for Makita Netherlands, suggesting it’ll be released elsewhere soon.
While the company is best known for making power tools, the microwave isn’t its first foray into portable cookware.
Makita also offers a coffee maker, kettle, and cooler, all of which are compatible with the same batteries that power its cordless screwdrivers and drills.
The official Instagram for Makita Denmark even posted a promotional image of a Makita Air Fryer, but since this was posted on April 1st, it’s unclear if it’s a hoax.
They are all styled in the same teal color and have a rugged, toolbox-ready look.
The top has a display that shows operating time and battery life, and four buttons that turn it on, start cooking, stop cooking, and toggle between the two power modes
The microwave has room for two 40V lithium-ion battery packs, but only needs one to function, so the other can be used as a backup
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Scientists at Meiji University in Japan have developed an electric spoon that zaps your tongue to boost the salty taste of low-sodium foods. Pictured: The electric salt spoon
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