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USB Powered Lunchboxes

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Thanko Hot Box Keeps Your Meals Toasty

— January 21, 2009 — Unique
So, what are you eating for lunch? Surely you want to have your food served warm. It doesn’t matter whether you just have a sandwich or some rice topping. What matters is that you want a warm meal.

Well, now that the Thanko USB powered lunchbox is here, that's possible as long as you have a computer. Office workers and students will be able to plug the USB cable in and let their meals heat up as they work.

This gadget from Thanko Japan is called the 'Hot Box' and is a sure way to maintain the freshness of any delicacy you carry to work. It will keep your food warm at 140°F until you’re ready for break time.

To make the lunch appeal to Americans and Asians, this gadget matches the tepid interior of a standard brown bag.
Trend Themes
1. Usb-powered Lunchboxes - The trend of USB-powered lunchboxes is disrupting traditional lunch habits and providing new opportunities for mealtime convenience and efficiency.
2. Office Gadgetry - The trend of USB-powered lunchboxes is part of a larger trend of office gadgetry that is focused on improving workplace productivity and convenience.
3. Portable Heating Technology - The trend of USB-powered lunchboxes reflects the growing interest in portable heating technology that can keep food and beverages warm on-the-go.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The USB-powered lunchbox is disrupting the consumer electronics industry by providing a new product category that combines technology and food services.
2. Food Services - The USB-powered lunchbox is opening up new opportunities for food service providers to offer more convenient and innovative meal solutions for office workers and students.
3. Office Equipment - The USB-powered lunchbox is part of a larger shift towards innovative office equipment that is designed to improve worker productivity and provide greater convenience in the workplace.
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