Toasting Charger: for batteries, not bagels

Don't get too excited: the Toasting Charger is merely a concept, at least for now. Still, it always brightens our day to see products that call to mind this most beloved human food. Simply pop in the battery, push the lever on the side and well, that's the beauty of it... you already know how to use this little guy. There's also a helpful LED on the front to indicate the progress of the charge for the hopelessly impatient. "Toasting" your lithium-ion batteries is, at first glance, a little weird, right? Nope. Pass the jam, please.

[Thanks, Tony]

[IanH @ Dec 15th 2008 10:48PM]

GENIUS!

[Chizzed @ Dec 15th 2008 10:49PM]

This would go PERFECTLY with my lemon powered clock!

[who? @ Dec 15th 2008 10:50PM]

Add a self-timer and I'm sold.

[Dave Chappelle @ Dec 16th 2008 12:29AM]

How? wtf this is 100% useless.

" most beloved human food." Toast... it begins

[Dave Chappelle @ Dec 16th 2008 12:31AM]

GOD DAMN IT ENGADGET I TYPED:
CHICKEN > TOAST..... it begins.

[jack @ Dec 16th 2008 10:26AM]

iToast

[Rocketboy @ Dec 16th 2008 8:40AM]

Chiz.. You mean the one you use when you're having a Lemon Party?

[who? @ Dec 15th 2008 10:48PM]

I want to toast my iPod Touch now...

[derX @ Dec 15th 2008 10:59PM]

That requires a removable battery. Remember, it's made by Apple.

[Ian Whelan (JOIN BAND!) @ Dec 15th 2008 11:20PM]

The damn thing toasts itself already when you charge it!
iPod touch for sale, 1st Gen, 16GB, flawless screen, jailbroken and up to date...

[who? @ Dec 15th 2008 11:48PM]

Funny, it seemed to work just fine in my toaster. Are you sure you're doing it right?

[CJ @ Dec 16th 2008 3:55AM]

Well, yes and no:

No: He didn't actually turn the toaster on
Yes: He didn't attempt to EAT IT. Honestly who, you're gonna have a hard time digesting that screen.

[ack154 @ Dec 15th 2008 11:00PM]

WANT!

That would be awesome.

[derX @ Dec 15th 2008 11:05PM]

Toasting batteries?

SONY's beat 'em to the punch a while ago.

[goped79 @ Dec 15th 2008 11:20PM]

LOL

[ybd @ Dec 16th 2008 7:34AM]

Well you know what they say! All toasters toast batteries

[andres @ Dec 15th 2008 11:14PM]

damnit, now my batteries will be on fire and my bread will be charged

[Plothole @ Dec 16th 2008 12:56AM]

I wonder what charged bread would taste like?

[CJ @ Dec 16th 2008 4:02AM]

Electric.

[linuxamp @ Dec 15th 2008 11:16PM]

The concept is great but unfortunately there are just way too many different batteries sizes, contacts, voltages...

One toaster model might be able to take a range of batteries, say for instance all Nikon batteries or something, but once you get a Canon camera you'll have to buy another toaster.

[KEROLiUKAS @ Dec 15th 2008 11:35PM]

they could include a series of adapters.

[Plothole @ Dec 16th 2008 12:55AM]

Said adapter could fit right in the slot area.

[bill cant fart @ Dec 15th 2008 11:32PM]

I like my batteries toasted to a golden brown served with jam.

[Brendan McBain @ Dec 15th 2008 11:34PM]

Does it pop out and smack you in the face while your making a coffee when its fully charged =D

[linuxamp @ Dec 15th 2008 11:54PM]

Great for adding a very long pause in Rube Goldberg machines.

[slycooper_rocker (lorddshadow the amazing) [anti-panda death squadron force five] @ Dec 16th 2008 12:00AM]

mmm...toasty.

[Carol A @ Dec 16th 2008 12:03AM]

Anyone thinking to give me one of these for Xmas - don't. Just don't. Don't even think about it.

[who? @ Dec 16th 2008 12:17AM]

You can re-gift it to me :D

[CJ @ Dec 16th 2008 3:53AM]

I'm seeing the lawsuit and subsequent disclaimer clearly in my mind

"Note: Do not attempt to charge batteries in actual toaster"

[linuxamp @ Dec 16th 2008 5:57AM]

Or: "Do not attempt to stuff bread down this slot"

[Mobius_1 @ Dec 16th 2008 6:32AM]

Note: Do not eat battery after charging.

[wrabbit @ Dec 16th 2008 7:19AM]

Awesome concept, let's hope it sees the light of day at some point.

[pat1202003 @ Dec 16th 2008 9:42AM]

At first I thought it was a Apple brand toaster, but then I notice there was no apple. I'm sure someone will make one for iPhones and iPods.

[Brian @ Dec 16th 2008 10:55AM]

Sorry, but this is really stupid. Since when does a "concept" (aka somebody's college art project) become a gadget worth reporting on?

[Duncan @ Dec 16th 2008 11:33AM]

I hope this becomes reality. I'd so buy one for my digital camera batteries