The self-explanatory Millennia microwave in-a-drawer

If sporting a TV / microwave hybrid is too embarrassing for guests to see, or you just need one more completely extravagant household item to brag about, Dacor's got you covered. Its latest offering takes the conventional convention oven and relocates it away from the wall or countertop, and into a dwelling area most usually inhabited by silverware and Saran wrap. The Millennia microwave in-a-drawer was apparently engineered to be installed under a counter, in a kitchen island, or essentially any location where having a microwave would look thoroughly gauche. The 1.0 cubic foot cooker sports 950 watts of roasting power, defrost, reheat, and popcorn modes, 11 power levels, child lockout, automatic shutdown sensors, a timer function, and a nifty "one-touch" sliding door. While we aren't sure what this (presumably costly) device will run you, nor how much of your kitchen you'll ravage while installing it, you'll have the rest of the year to weigh your options and decide how important kitchen aesthetics really are to you.

[Via Gizmag]

[Gr1zz @ Sep 26th 2006 6:21PM]

...and provides no easy reach for steaming foods, unlike a conventional door system.

[peter M @ Sep 26th 2006 6:25PM]

don't forget the added cost of lead pants (for protection)

[spil @ Sep 26th 2006 6:29PM]

Crank the microwave up to 11!!!

[strider_mt2k @ Sep 26th 2006 6:30PM]

Seems like a good idea to me.

[ChrisWray @ Sep 26th 2006 6:31PM]

AND it goes to 11?!?

[Lt_Ladle @ Sep 26th 2006 6:48PM]

how the hell are they gonna pick up that casserole once its steamy and hot? im not gonna wanna lean over one of those...

[Osiris @ Sep 26th 2006 6:53PM]

They really should have the sides flap down when the draw opens, would be simple to implement and would mean you could get a decent grip from two sides of the dish.
Now there's a worth advantage over regular design microwaves.

[Raghu @ Sep 26th 2006 6:54PM]

"conventional convention oven"? I think you meant conventional convection oven. Even so this a microwave and not a convection oven. And Sharp beat them to the punch... http://www.sharpusa.com/products/FunctionLanding/0,1050,49,00.html
Sharp's models were carried by best buy and HH greg in my region. Best Buy stopped carrying them about 2 months ago.

[Raghu @ Sep 26th 2006 7:01PM]

Sharp is also rocking this puppy that for about $1599 that I am going to put in my Condo kitchen next month. http://www.hhgregg.com/ProductDetail.asp?SID=A4EDDD4905864547A6C09FDF88A54E78&ProductID=16124

[Sam @ Sep 26th 2006 7:08PM]

No way. I'm 6'5". I'd rather put things higher up than closer to the ground. Much easier on my back. Thats the same reason I'll never have one of those fridges with the freezer on the bottom.

[ripismoney @ Sep 26th 2006 8:17PM]

They just don't make things for tall people any more...

Seriously, they don't. Try buying a convertible if you're even just a few inches above average. You can't. And this microwave is indeed a back killer for anyone who would consider themselves tall.

Otherwise, it's quite stylish, and it cranks up to 11.

[Rob @ Sep 26th 2006 7:24PM]

I think this is a really good idea, Saving worktop space in the kitchen while keeping it stylish. Good job

[jm @ Sep 26th 2006 7:50PM]

this isn't new. looks exactly like the Sharp in my cousin's kitchen. and that's at least a year old.

but from personal xp, the automatic open/close and lack of a rotating tray isn't worth the saved counterspace.

[T_biz @ Sep 26th 2006 9:58PM]

Jebus, 11?!?! ELEVEN?!!? I don't think I can handle ELEVEN. That's just too high. and I thought ten was high, but nooooo, EEEEELEVEN!!. Get out of town man, you food doesn't stand a chance of not getting cooked. And I don't really think its going to be a huge problem getting hot food out of it really.plus, now you can just stand over the drawer and eat your food, don't even have to take it out anymore.

[Robert @ Sep 26th 2006 10:56PM]

I can imagine the stalactites of food that will build up were no one can see them and who wants to get on their knees to clean it. I guess most people who drop coin for this will just have a maid do it.

[klew @ Sep 26th 2006 11:13PM]

Aw, it's the perfect height for your perfect child to place your perfect pet in.

[Bernard @ Sep 26th 2006 11:13PM]

This is nothing new. LG had a model just like it last year that released during 3rd quarter.

[Harrison Welsh @ Sep 27th 2006 12:15AM]

My best friend has one (or at least one exactly like it) in his brand new remodeled refurnished house. It's prertty sweet, but is so low it can barely fit cups, standing up. which is basically the only way youd want to put a cup in the nuker.

[Corrupt @ Sep 27th 2006 3:40AM]

Blah, has anyone used a non-rotating microwave? If it doesn't rotate, the food comes out unevenly cooked. Most microwavable food is bad enough when it�s cooked thoroughly�

[CanesFan @ Sep 27th 2006 9:15AM]

Add think, even with a setting of 11 it probably STILL won't be able to heat the middle of a Hot Pocket!!

[Andrew C @ Sep 27th 2006 7:36PM]

"Its latest offering takes the conventional convention oven and relocates it away from the wall or countertop"

Not a particularily new technology or idea to put a microwave under the bench, nor for covection oven under the bench, this idea would be at least 10-20 years old.

[Andir3.0 @ Sep 29th 2006 7:58AM]

Uh...how about cleaning? It looks like a bitch!