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USB Beverage Cup Cooler and Warmer

Keep a beverage piping hot or cool as ice.

USB Warmer and Cooler
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Overview:

Plug this handy device into your computer and keep any beverage nice and toasty or cool as ice. Simply flip the switch on the back of the USB Beverage Cup Cooler and Warmer to alternate between heating and cooling.

What we love the most about this device is that it's pretty darned rugged, but still looks stylish. Some of the other USB Warmers (and coolers) that we tested looked like they came out of a box of Cracker Jacks.

Features & specs:

  • 5.5" long x 3.25" wide x 1.25" high
  • Approx. 3.5 foot long cable
  • 2.5" diameter contact surface
  • Works with any computer with a USB port

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USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler

The USB Warmer and Cooler will heat up a drink or keep it cool.
The USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler, as its name implies, does two things: it warms up a drink or cools it down. And it does this all while connected to a computer. Brilliant!

Lukewarm drink abandonment affects 62.6% of Americans*.

Prevent tepid drinks with the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & CoolerNobody likes tepid coffee, tepid soda, or even tepid bathwater.

Tepid = bad. Yet, we've all fallen victim to this unmercilessness, unstoppable force. Who hasn't bought a cup of coffee only to have it go lukewarm fifteen minutes later? What about that ice-cold soda that's now room temp?

Fear the Tepid no more! The USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler eradicates a problem that sends perfectly good drinks to an early demise.

*Lukewarm drink abandonment can only successfully be cured by AMA-certified LDA inhibitors.

The USB Warmer & Cooler safely eliminates tepid drinks

The USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler will heat a drink up to about 120 to 140 degrees. It will cool a drink down to about 55 degrees. That's not hot enough to burn papers that may get tossed on top of it. You'd have to get it up to somewhere approximately in the close vicinity 451 degrees fahrenheit for paper to catch fire.

And of course, 55 degrees is not cool enough for you to get your tongue stuck to the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler.

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Top view.
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Side view.
Rear view
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Flick the switch to activate heating or cooling.

This product could save your marriage

Yes, that's a bold statement. In fact, it's bold and orange. Here's the point: With the flick of a switch, you can go from heating a beverage to cooling a beverage. This can have serious impact on your life.

Imagine the following scenario: Your spouse yells, "Honey, the neighbor's cat is scratching little Johnny's leg!" You grab a piping hot cup of coffee off your USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler and toss it on Mr. Jinx. He runs away, a little shocked, but not injured. This is good, but not spectacular. Your son has sustained a few nasty scrapes.

So, you grab a bottle of water (which you smartly put on the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler after grabbing the cat-dousing hot cup of joe) and rinse out those scrapes. Your son is feeling better, your spouse is reminded why they married you, and Mr. Jinx will have a nice coffee surprise the next time he licks himself clean. Everyone's happy!

USB Cafe pad with the Van Gogh Disappearing Ear Mug
USB Christmas Tree on top of computer.
Keep your soda cool and refreshing.
The USB Beverage Cup Warmer and Cooler will keep your $18 Starbucks beverage at the perfect temperature.

Instruction manual is only necessary as entertainment

Some of our other cool USB devices, such as the USB Café Pad also have awesome Chinese-to-English translations. Here are a few of the gems from the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler:

  • "request the cup can transmit heat" - We think this means that the warmer only works if the cup that you put onto it can transmit heat. So, don't put a thermos on there...it may not work too well.
  • "Put the products in the steady place after taken it from the packing."
  • "Put the cup on the working position. Now you may enjoy your life!"

The reason why we're making fun of the instructions is because this device is so easy to use, you don't really need instructions. But, we applaud the manufacturer for putting in the effort and giving us a little chuckle.

Questions about the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler

1. Will it actually keep my drink warm?

Answer: Yes, it gets up to about 120-140 degrees. Our USB Café Pad may get a little warmer.

2. Does the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler actually keep a drink cool?

Answer: Definitely. It basically has a heat exchanger inside of it (which includes a little fan). That's why it's a little thicker than the USB Café Pad and it has a series of vents in the front. This allows the air flow that is necessary to cool down the plate that you put your drink on top of. So, it's kind of like a small air conditioner that doesn't require changing filters. Just plug it into a powered USB port and you're all set.

3. How long is the cord?

Answer: It's 42 inches long (3.5 feet). You can buy a USB extension cable if that isn't long enough. It weighs a little less than 1 lb.

4. Will the USB Beverage Cup Warmer & Cooler work on my computer?

Answer: Yes, but only if your computer has a USB port. If your keyboard looks anything like what you see below, you have a Commodore 64 and it's actually 1987 right now. The Internet doesn't exist and this web page hasn't been made yet. Poof!

USB Cafe Pad will not work with an Apple ][
If your keyboard looks anything like this, you probably don't have a USB port.

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Q: Have one that plugs into AC ?
A: No. You may be able to find a USB to AC cord that would allow you to use the USB Drink Cooler/Warmer in your wall outlet, but we don't offer them.
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Q: Wait... It ISN'T 1967??
A: That's right. Just to bring you up to speed, Elvis is dead, man has walked on the moon, we know that cars of the year 2000 DO NOT actually fly, and you're corresponding with us through a magical thing called "the internet".
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Q: is this product launched in india...
A: We don't know of any stores in India selling the USB Drink Warmer and Cooler. Vat19 ships worldwide, so we can ship to India.
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Q: Does it have an on/off switch? I see the switch for warm/cool, but not on/off. Many thanks, KG
A: No, the USB Warmer/Cooler doesn't have an on/off switch. To turn it on, you just plug it in, and to turn it off, you can unplug it.
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Q: Hello i want to know how many watts can this support I need it in INDIA
A: The USB Warmer/Cooler is compatible with any USB port. Because USB ports are the same worldwide, you shouldn't have any problems using this product in any country.
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Q: I see the switch has a "cool" and "warm" setting. Is there also an "Off" position?
A: No, the USB Warmer and Cooler does not have an "off" position. You can either unplug it or leave it on the "cool" position when not in use.
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Q: Are there any cup materials I should be worried about with this? I know you said paper won't catch fire, but what about specialty glasses cracking?
A: You do not have to worry about cracking or breaking as long as the mug you place on the warmer/cooler is near the same temperature as the warmer/cooler. If the warmer is very warm and you place a very cold mug on it, or vice versa, you may risk the mug cracking or breaking. However, we have not had or heard of any problems with mugs cracking or breaking when using the warmer/cooler.
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Q: does this draw alot of power from the computer itself? Will it slow down my applications?
A: No, the USB Warmer and Cooler does not draw a lot of power (only 5V) and will not have any effect on the speed of your computer.
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Q: Does the temperature work on certain containers only? what average temp increase and decrease can i expect?
A: To get maximum heat (or cold) transfer through the USB Warmer / Cooler, you'll need to use a cup or mug that comes directly into contact with the metal plate on top. Non-insulated glasses or mugs work best. For details on the temperatures you can expect, check out our video. We used a thermometer to measure the temperatures precisely.
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Q: What is the maximum size for the base of the mug that it can handle?
A: The diameter of the metal warming circle is 2.5 inches.
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Q: Why doesn't this look as cool as the cafe pad?
A: Didn't your mother ever teach you that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all? The USB Warmer/Cooler has a great personality, and that's what really counts.
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Q: Can this product operate through and Playstation 2 console?
A: The USB Warmer and Cooler will work through any USB port. So, yes, it should work fine with a PS2.
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Q: Caribou Coffee paper cups. How well does the cafe pad keep it warm (small surface area where there is direct physical contact)?
A: Since you say the contact is direct, the USB Cooler / Warmer should transfer the heat pretty effectively. As you suggested, a larger contact area would definitely be ideal, but you should still find that it substantially prolongs the warmth of your beverage.
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Q: If I put the cool setting on with a hot drink, will it blow hot air at me?
A: You may find that the USB Warmer/Cooler sends out a very soft stream of air from the vents you see on the front. It may seem a little cool or a little warm, but it's definitely not an extreme temperature. If you don't like that, you can always flip it around and blow it in the other direction.
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Q: Will I be able to save coffee from a cup to a disk with this device?
A: No. We're not aware of any devices that are compatible with the .COFFEE file format.
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Q: this product can be used with styrofoam cups correct?
A: Yes. If your cup can withstand the temperature of extremely hot coffee, it should be fine for use with the USB Warmer & Cooler.
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Q: Is this safe to use with a laptop? how about the Cafe Pad?
A: Yes, both the USB Warmer and Cooler and the USB Cafe Pad are safe to use with a laptop. Just like any other peripheral, it will simply use your laptop's battery.
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Q: Do you send to Brazil?
A: Yes, Vat19.com ships worldwide.
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Q: Could I reheat a cheeseburger using this device?
A: No. But, when the USB Microwave is created, you'll be the first to know.
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Q: Can the USB Warmer and Cooler also be used as a weather machine?
A: No.
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Q: How does it accomplish the heating/cooling? Does it use a peltier module?
A: Unfortunately, we don't know the answer to this question.
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Q: Can I buy adaptor wall cord for it?
A: A number of electronics stores do sell USB to standard wall outlet conversion cords, but we don't sell such a device.
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Q: I want to buy a stainless steel cup for my cooler, its diameter is 8cm, will it fit in the cooler? Is it too big or to small for the cooling surface?
A: The heating/cooling surface on the USB Warmer & Cooler is 2.5 inches in diameter (about 6.5cm), so it would be a little small for your mug. We also carry a USB Cafe Pad that warms mugs (no cooling), and its heating surface has a diameter of about 3.25 inches (around 8cm).
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Q: Is the cord removable?
A: No. The USB Warmer Cooler's cord is attached.
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Q: Will it cool down room temp drinks or simply keep them cooled if they are already so?
A: The USB Warmer and Cooler won't really cool down a room temperature drink. It will simply slow down the warming up of an already cool drink back to room temp. Think of the USB Warmer and Cooler as a large ice cube that doesn't melt.
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Q: Since this product is made in China, do I need to worry about lead poisoning from the paint?
A: No, the manufacturer assures us that the USB Warmer and Cooler does not contain lead. It has passed RoHS testing.
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Q: Is that make noise?
A: When you're using the cooling feature of the USB Warmer / Cooler, the internal fan does generate some noise. This is mostly noticeable when it's first turned on. Once it gets going, the noise levels off to a low hum.
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