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Fishes,
narco. ]]>May 21st 2007 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 8:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 8:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
Or email me: funpercent@gmail.com]]>May 17th 2008 7:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 9:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/Oct 31st 2008 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 9:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
I will hold out for one that will cool a "40"]]>May 21st 2007 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 22nd 2007 5:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
Air vents could stand to be a bit bigger for better airflow, but that's nothing a little friendly X-acto knife or Dremel action wouldn't solve. ;)]]>May 21st 2007 10:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/7f5a/

It is unbelievably quiet. The only ways to tell easily if it's running or not is to look at the fan in the back or to feel the plate itself. I can't imagine why this enclosed version would be any different.

As to air flow, the fan runs at a relatively slow speed, so I'd be surprised if it needs more ventilation than what it already haas.]]>May 21st 2007 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.coolworksinc.com/iceprobe_aquarium_chiller.htm
It works incredibly well (for small tanks) and is almost silent. The noise levels will only be determined by the fan (which could be swapped out if needed) as the thermoelectrics make no noise.

I'd be tempted to pick one up if Fry's carries it.]]>May 21st 2007 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
Or beer... especially if it's free.]]>May 21st 2007 1:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 11:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
$25 + $33 = stand alone refrigeration unit

Though keep the usb for temp. monitors and energeon cube trafficking.]]>May 21st 2007 12:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 1:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
I've been looking at making a low power peltier cooler to store condoms in my glove box. This may just do the trick lol.]]>May 22nd 2007 5:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
Further proof that Engadget, while entertaining, is staffed by illiterate thirteen-year-olds.]]>May 21st 2007 10:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/"Sure, it takes 5 minutes to bring the fridge down to 8.5 degrees centigrade (47 degrees fahrenheit)"

Ok, great, but how long does it take to bring a room temperature beverage (mostly water) down to 47degF? I'm betting a lot more than 5 minutes (try an hour or two).

But, then, maybe these solid state coolers are a lot more efficient than the ones I've played around with...]]>May 21st 2007 4:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
This would be really useful at LAN parties (especially Quakecon). At QCon you usually get _slightly_ chilled Bawls... it would be nice to use something like this to cool it down further and keep it cold longer.

Not too mention that it's just kinda cool ;-)

Friedmud]]>May 21st 2007 7:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 10:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 21st 2007 8:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
My fridge is flying out of the windooooow...
oops, this new thing is tiny.]]>May 22nd 2007 3:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
My fridge is flying out of the windooooow...
oops, this new thing is tiny.]]>May 22nd 2007 3:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 22nd 2007 10:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
Um, you are aware the the heat doesn't just "disappear", right? All refrigerators blow hot air out somewhere. You would need to cut another hole in you case, at least.]]>May 22nd 2007 12:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/May 22nd 2007 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
ALL PWNED.

now just shaddup and buy the damn thing if you want.]]>May 31st 2007 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/Jul 4th 2007 7:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/
Wait - would that violate the 2nd law of thermodynamics?]]>Jul 4th 2007 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/"Dambit" - has dumslang cashay in my book]]>Jul 6th 2007 1:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/Jul 9th 2007 5:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/21/usb-mini-fridge-keeps-the-dorks-cool/http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-89uw-71-134-49-en-15-fridge-84-j-70-28xr.html]]>Oct 8th 2007 4:55PM