Comments on: iwave cube Portable Microwave http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-124152 Julie Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:22:05 +0000 #comment-124152 @James I used the one I reviewed for several years and found it to be so-so. I never used it to heat something frozen. I would bring cold items to warm up and although it took about 3-4times longer to do this than a larger microwave, it did work and took up far less space on my desk at work. That said, I ended up buying a cheap/small 700w microwave from Walmart a year or so ago and find it to be much easier/faster. @James I used the one I reviewed for several years and found it to be so-so. I never used it to heat something frozen. I would bring cold items to warm up and although it took about 3-4times longer to do this than a larger microwave, it did work and took up far less space on my desk at work. That said, I ended up buying a cheap/small 700w microwave from Walmart a year or so ago and find it to be much easier/faster.

]]> By: James Horne http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-124138 James Horne Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:57:15 +0000 #comment-124138 I am the owner of one of these clever gadgets. It will not work on popcorn....each time I have used it, it has popped about 20 per cent of the bag....and half of that was burned. Totally worthless for popcorn. Nor will it thaw frozen foods. It is incapable of warming a small bagel. It is perfectly in tune with modern society: All show and no go. I am the owner of one of these clever gadgets. It will not work on popcorn….each time I have used it, it has popped about 20 per cent of the bag….and half of that was burned. Totally worthless for popcorn. Nor will it thaw frozen foods. It is incapable of warming a small bagel. It is perfectly in tune with modern society: All show and no go.

]]> By: Keliana http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-88660 Keliana Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:32:07 +0000 #comment-88660 Sent many emails and finally got a response from Phil Davis, CEO, iCubed International, LLC, www.theiwavecube.com who said it would be available at Office Depot. Called all the Office Depots in Hawaii and none of them have it nor do they sell any microwaves. I thought I really, really, really HAD to find one, but reading the comments thus far....maybe it's a blessing that I haven't found one. Sent many emails and finally got a response from Phil Davis, CEO, iCubed International, LLC, http://www.theiwavecube.com who said it would be available at Office Depot. Called all the Office Depots in Hawaii and none of them have it nor do they sell any microwaves. I thought I really, really, really HAD to find one, but reading the comments thus far….maybe it’s a blessing that I haven’t found one.

]]> By: shannon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-63759 shannon Wed, 26 May 2010 21:52:18 +0000 #comment-63759 just got off the phone with mr. davis himself - the company will be accepting orders on their website - theiwavecube.com towards the end of june 2010. email iwavecube@aol.com so that he can contact you as soon as ordering is available. ICube Designs LLC Location: Cleveland Contact: 216-281-2771; icubedesigns.com just got off the phone with mr. davis himself – the company will be accepting orders on their website – theiwavecube.com towards the end of june 2010.

email iwavecube@aol.com so that he can contact you as soon as ordering is available.

ICube Designs LLC Location: Cleveland
Contact: 216-281-2771; icubedesigns.com

]]> By: Katherine http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-62614 Katherine Sun, 09 May 2010 20:42:24 +0000 #comment-62614 Where can I buy an iWavecube in Barcelona or in Spain? Where can I buy an iWavecube in Barcelona or in Spain?

]]> By: CHERYL http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-60028 CHERYL Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:41:50 +0000 #comment-60028 HOW DO YOU ORDER THIS MICROWAVE. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR OVER 3 MONTHS AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO ORDER IT OR THE STORES THAT ARE LISTED ON THE WEB AS HAVING THIS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. CAN ANYONE HELP ME???? HOW DO YOU ORDER THIS MICROWAVE. I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR OVER 3 MONTHS AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO ORDER IT OR THE STORES THAT ARE LISTED ON THE WEB AS HAVING THIS HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. CAN ANYONE HELP ME????

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-50560 Julie Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:59:22 +0000 #comment-50560 @soozn I have no doubt that it will die a young death. It's just a question of how young? Mine gets daily use and is already over a year and a half old. I won't be too disappointed if I have to replace it in 2-2.5yrs. @soozn I have no doubt that it will die a young death. It’s just a question of how young? Mine gets daily use and is already over a year and a half old. I won’t be too disappointed if I have to replace it in 2-2.5yrs.

]]> By: soozn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-50544 soozn Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:27:21 +0000 #comment-50544 Julie-- mine makes odd noises every once in awhile, too. when it does this, I turn the microwave off and then start the heat cycle again and it usually stops. I like the size, but am concerned it won't last as long as a conventional microwave. Julie– mine makes odd noises every once in awhile, too. when it does this, I turn the microwave off and then start the heat cycle again and it usually stops. I like the size, but am concerned it won’t last as long as a conventional microwave.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-50497 Julie Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:23:02 +0000 #comment-50497 @Soozn Yes, moisture is a problem. I'm still using this same microwave and I usually wipe it down after every use. I think the problem is that internal cooking area is so small, that there's no where for the steam to go. I've also noticed that it makes strange noises now. I think the fan having problems. @Soozn Yes, moisture is a problem. I’m still using this same microwave and I usually wipe it down after every use. I think the problem is that internal cooking area is so small, that there’s no where for the steam to go. I’ve also noticed that it makes strange noises now. I think the fan having problems.

]]> By: soozn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-50487 soozn Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:51:59 +0000 #comment-50487 I noticed this is now available on Amazon. Marilyn,- I just sent an email to the company asking something and they responded right away. So they may respond sooner than you think. Question for anyone else who has this--mine seems to develop a lot of moisture when heating--anyone else notice this? I noticed this is now available on Amazon.
Marilyn,- I just sent an email to the company asking something and they responded right away. So they may respond sooner than you think.
Question for anyone else who has this–mine seems to develop a lot of moisture when heating–anyone else notice this?

]]> By: marilynn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-46784 marilynn Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:41:55 +0000 #comment-46784 I ordered one from company 8 weeks ago and still have not received it. Phone is no longer answered, just a message to contact them via email. SO I cancelled but probably never get my $$ back. I ordered one from company 8 weeks ago and still have not received it. Phone is no longer answered, just a message to contact them via email. SO I cancelled but probably never get my $$ back.

]]> By: Gaye http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-41591 Gaye Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:42:00 +0000 #comment-41591 This little thing is soo cool. i just got one at BJS for $89.99. This little thing is soo cool. i just got one at BJS for $89.99.

]]> By: Soozn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-41339 Soozn Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:24:08 +0000 #comment-41339 Julie--I checked the icube website and they do not make an 800 watt model. They do have an upgrade with an inverter that you can use when there is no electricity, but it is still only 600 watts. For my needs so far the 600 watts is fine, but it doesn't work too well for defrosting large items. http://www.iwavecube.com/moreinfo.aspx?pid=icecube&cs=/sproducts.aspx&ai=M Julie–I checked the icube website and they do not make an 800 watt model. They do have an upgrade with an inverter that you can use when there is no electricity, but it is still only 600 watts.
For my needs so far the 600 watts is fine, but it doesn’t work too well for defrosting large items.

http://www.iwavecube.com/moreinfo.aspx?pid=icecube&cs=/sproducts.aspx&ai=M

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-40665 Julie Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:23:28 +0000 #comment-40665 @Soozn You have the exact same model as I do then. I think they have one with 800 watts now. Let us all know what you think of it once you have a chance to use it a bit. I still use mine almost every day here at work to reheat my tea or microwaveable lunch packs. @Soozn You have the exact same model as I do then. I think they have one with 800 watts now. Let us all know what you think of it once you have a chance to use it a bit. I still use mine almost every day here at work to reheat my tea or microwaveable lunch packs.

]]> By: Soozn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-40660 Soozn Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:19:38 +0000 #comment-40660 Julie Got my Icube and it says it is 600 watts. I bought it to save space in my kitchen, so don't plan to use it much for defrosting--only heating up coffee, soup, leftovers. I wish it came with a glass tray, rather than the metal rack. I wonder how it compares to the old Sharp Half Pints? This one looks way nicer, though. Julie
Got my Icube and it says it is 600 watts. I bought it to save space in my kitchen, so don’t plan to use it much for defrosting–only heating up coffee, soup, leftovers. I wish it came with a glass tray, rather than the metal rack. I wonder how it compares to the old Sharp Half Pints? This one looks way nicer, though.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-39898 Julie Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:00:22 +0000 #comment-39898 @Soozn Let me know how many watts yours is and if it does very good at heating up frozen items. I'm still using mine, but it's only good for warming or heating up food that is not frozen. @Soozn Let me know how many watts yours is and if it does very good at heating up frozen items. I’m still using mine, but it’s only good for warming or heating up food that is not frozen.

]]> By: Soozn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-39897 Soozn Sun, 02 Aug 2009 17:42:19 +0000 #comment-39897 Here is the original manufacturer website where you can order it from as well: http://www.iwavecube.com/ I bought mine on ebay, because seller was rated very high Comes in some awesome colors! :) Once mine arrives, I will post some feedback. Here is the original manufacturer website where you can order it from as well:

http://www.iwavecube.com/

I bought mine on ebay, because seller was rated very high
Comes in some awesome colors! :)

Once mine arrives, I will post some feedback.

]]> By: Soozn http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-39890 Soozn Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:37:08 +0000 #comment-39890 I just found one on ebay. There was another available, too. I just found one on ebay. There was another available, too.

]]> By: orit light http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-38245 orit light Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:48:17 +0000 #comment-38245 hi, where can i buy this iwave cube Portable Microwave ? since no more sharper image also no one in this web site http://www.icubedesigns.com/ thank you hi, where can i buy this iwave cube Portable Microwave ? since no more sharper image
also no one in this web site
http://www.icubedesigns.com/
thank you

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-29152 Julie Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:15:35 +0000 #comment-29152 @Lois Hoffmann: You might call the folks at icube designs: http://www.icubedesigns.com/ @Lois Hoffmann: You might call the folks at icube designs: http://www.icubedesigns.com/

]]> By: Lois Hoffmann http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-29150 Lois Hoffmann Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:44:07 +0000 #comment-29150 Where can I buy one since Sharper Image no longer exist? Where can I buy one since Sharper Image no longer exist?

]]> By: george http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-28815 george Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:43:08 +0000 #comment-28815 Cool I want won. Cool I want won.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-28814 Julie Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:32:16 +0000 #comment-28814 Jonathan: I don't think I glow in the dark - yet ;) Jonathan:
I don’t think I glow in the dark – yet ;)

]]> By: Jonathan Cohen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/03/19/iwave_cube_portable_microwave/comment-page-1/#comment-28813 Jonathan Cohen Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:20:16 +0000 #comment-28813 Any word on the safety of this? I'm not sure how comfortable I'd be sitting 3-4 feet from a live microwave on a regular basis :) Any word on the safety of this? I’m not sure how comfortable I’d be sitting 3-4 feet from a live microwave on a regular basis :)

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