Random Stupid/Brilliant Thought Of The Day

[rideit]

So, If there were a usb/li ion heated/cooled water bottle available, would millions of people buy it?
On TGR it would belong in the “This is what’s wrong with the industry“ thread.
You personally would not be the target market.
I searched and found ‘smart’ bottles that remind you to drink, but nothing heated/cooled.
But you think there are enough dweebs that I could sell this on late night TV?
Not really investigating this, but I see a market opportunity as I go out for a fat bike ride with hot Cocoa in an insulated bottle.
Flame Away!

(And no, I am not high right now)

[rideit]

Someone suggested an e-bike plug in model, like heated grips...

[riser4]

Will the water bottle fit in the retractable cup holder on my computer?

[rideit]

That’s the CD ROM drive, you silly goose

[Choss Jonger, Sr.]

I'd argue that something like this might be really nice for driving out to ski the Pass and not having to pack 3 different thermoses of hot tea/coffee/soup/whatever. Maybe make it outta gluten free non-conflict recycled steel and an optional bidet attachment for cleanup after the frozen vault toilet experience but before the sweaty ass skin-up. Now I know some of you are considering the hygiene implications here but we've got that covered: "it's probiotic".

[DJSapp]

So, If there were a usb/li ion heated/cooled water bottle available, would millions of people buy it?
On TGR it would belong in the “This is what’s wrong with the industry“ thread.
You personally would not be the target market.
I searched and found ‘smart’ bottles that remind you to drink, but nothing heated/cooled.
But you think there are enough dweebs that I could sell this on late night TV?
Not really investigating this, but I see a market opportunity as I go out for a fat bike ride with hot Cocoa in an insulated bottle.
Flame Away!

(And no, I am not high right now)

Self heating battery powerered yeti cup. You put battery and resistor winding in the vacuum chamber, pushbutton switch on the outside. Wireless charging through the base. Will some yuppie really pay $200 for a coffee cup?

[neufox47]

https://ember.com/products/ember-tra...hoCLugQAvD_BwE


Pretty sure you guys are late to the party, although it isn’t usb. USB might not be able to kick enough juice to heat it. I have the regular coffee mug and it works well.

[BmillsSkier]

Self heating battery powerered yeti cup. You put battery and resistor winding in the vacuum chamber, pushbutton switch on the outside. Wireless charging through the base. Will some yuppie really pay $200 for a coffee cup?

Only if they failed to option the heated/cooled cupholders on their eurosled like some kind of commoner.

[neufox47]

https://ember.com/products/ember-tra...hoCLugQAvD_BwE


Pretty sure you guys are late to the party, although it isn’t usb. USB might not be able to kick enough juice to heat it. I have the regular coffee mug and it works well.

Although there is no cooling. Not sure cooling is really feasible without making it A LOT bigger.

[rideit]

https://ember.com/products/ember-tra...hoCLugQAvD_BwE


Pretty sure you guys are late to the party, although it isn’t usb. USB might not be able to kick enough juice to heat it. I have the regular coffee mug and it works well.

I knew someone had to make it. How about 28 0z, that fits in a water bottle cage, and cools too?

[ötzi]

Will some yuppie really pay $200 for a coffee cup?

Only if they failed to option the heated/cooled cupholders on their eurosled like some kind of commoner.

...or if they find one that's $400.00 and has an app.

[JimmyCarter]

...or if they find one that's $400.00 and has an app.

Does it work for sous vide too?

[wooley12]

Go for it. I sold 3500 Betty "Betty Crocker Cooks Chinese" 12 page pamphlets for $10.99+ $3.95 S&H. by putting ads in 3 million Sunday papers. If you throw shit against enough walls, some is gonna stick. About 1/2 of 1% was the rule. Pay someone for fulfillment who does fulfillment to ship and to handle the 1% who want their money back but never sent any. Put fulfillment cost into S&H. Plus a little for you.

[riser4]

That’s the CD ROM drive, you silly goose

That's the joke.

[dannynoonan]

For 150 bucks I would happily pack several separate yeti thermos whatevers, just to not have to worry about whether I forgot to charge my mug or whether there is an available usb plug.

But, again I'm not your target audience. No this wouldn't be a what's wrong with the industry idea, as the ember mugs have shown. Get it at $49.99 and you'll rule the market!

[wooley12]

And in three easy payments of $19.99.

[old goat]

My wife has an insulated cup with a place to plug it in. No cord with it though--she got it for a buck at the thrift.

[MakersTeleMark]

My wife has an insulated cup with a place to plug it in. No cord with it though--she got it for a buck at the thrift.

WTF? Why would anyone buy that?

[jmedslc]

. Will some yuppie really pay $200 for a coffee cup?

Yes, guaranteed! In my time slinging gear at the co-op, i've seen peeps come in and buy the latest and greatest 'watever' from Yeti, and the prices keep going up. So, yes, they will buy it.

[rideit]

Maybe I’ll call it a Trek or some other bike company’s name...

[El Chupacabra]

Maybe I’ll call it a Trek or some other bike company’s name...

How about Trak? Scatt? Geant? Spacialized!

[muted]

https://ember.com/products/ember-tra...hoCLugQAvD_BwE


Pretty sure you guys are late to the party, although it isn’t usb. USB might not be able to kick enough juice to heat it. I have the regular coffee mug and it works well.

I bet it's impossible to not slurp then quietly say 'ahhhhhhh' after every sip of coffee from one of those.

[ötzi]

WTF? Why would anyone buy that?

Maybe she was searching for a mission in life. Now she's on a quest.

[ötzi]

https://ember.com/products/ember-tra...hoCLugQAvD_BwE


Pretty sure you guys are late to the party, although it isn’t usb. USB might not be able to kick enough juice to heat it. I have the regular coffee mug and it works well.

pffft. no cooling function? come on man.

[MakersTeleMark]

Maybe she was searching for a mission in life. Now she's on a quest.

Ice delivers the full body lulz.