Super-appliances from Toshiba

Written by: Rebecca Milner on June 3, 2008 at 9:26 pm | In Technology & Gadget Trends |

Okay, its not as impressive as the “Shower Clean Suits,” but the new Lacoo steam iron from Toshiba Home Appliances does promise to get out all the wrinkles from your clothes without having to remove them from the hanger.

With twice as many steam holes and an innovative new shape, the steaming capacity of the Lacoo is five times that of the typical steam iron, meaning a simple one-over should do the trick. Prettier than the average iron (which has been long overdue for a makeover), it also promises to freshen cloth and reduce static electricity and even has an automatic switch-off function, for those of us who always forget to turn off the iron. The only thing more efficient would have to be a robot!

Come to think of it, the microwave could do with a face lift as well. To that effect, Toshiba has just announced the release of a “Super heating, steam based, healthy cooking and infrared ray, stone kiln microwave oven.” Yes, that was direct from the press release.

The super heating function allows for food to be steamed at temperatures of up to 250C, with the claim of keeping vitamins intact while causing fat and salt to drop away. Meanwhile the stone oven function promises to make perfect French bread. Sounds to good to be true!

Both super-appliances will be available from June, prices yet to be determined.

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