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Notebook Sized Flat-Folding BBQ Grill

051308foldingbbqatla01.jpgWe can see it now: a TV advertisement spoofing the Apple MacBook Air ad. But instead of pulling out a laptop from a slim envelope, the actor will pull out one of these compact, folding barbecue grills to the tune of some grilling music while the sweet smoke of caramelizing summer fare wafts around...

051308foldingbbqatla012.jpgAvailable via The Gadgetshop for about $38.56 (oh, that weakening dollar)...really nice for us apartment dwellers.

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jaw...floor. love.

posted by abby on 2008-05-13 18:46:09
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tailgating just got a whole lot easier.

posted by Seaside on 2008-05-13 19:21:26
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totally awesome!

posted by m! on 2008-05-13 20:03:02
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if youre in the usa its $192.44 shipped from that store.

Also, no lid to contain/control heat.

posted by plasticorange on 2008-05-13 23:25:08
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yeah i would say 80 pounds is not the price i want to pay to get something shipped to me. but that grill is sweet.

posted by kostina on 2008-05-14 00:09:58
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Before firing up that baby on an apartment deck or balcony, you'd better make darn sure you are not violating fire code. Barbecues and grills of any kind are forbidden in this county for apartments.

And you had best not be below, above, or next to anyone else. People DIE from those fumes.

I see people moan and complain about second hand cigarette smoke, that would take many years to affect them. But they have no problem firing up a barbecue billowing smoke and carbon monoxide that goes right into their neighbor's homes.

And the carbon monoxide can kill you in a few hours.
http://www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm

Note that they found the unconscious person OUTSIDE the home:
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local&id=4863822

My inconsiderate former downstairs neighbor did grilling a couple times and I got all the fumes and almost ended up in the hospital. Don't do it. Do NOT grill next door or above or below someone else who may get almost all the fumes in their place.

Yeah, it's only that much, look here:
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080104/carbon_death_080104/20080104?hub=Health

"Last month, an elderly Calgary couple died after a car left running in their attached garage produced toxic carbon monoxide levels.

Eight emergency workers and the couple's son were all sent to hospital showing symptoms from the gas after entering the house.

Steve Dongworth, deputy chief of the Calgary fire department said Friday that the tragedy has led to a change in policy where firemen are required to don breathing equipment in any building where it's unclear what has taken place."

Says they entered the house and the car was in the garage. I'm pretty sure that the emergency workers were not just loafing around, watching TV, letting the carbon monoxide take it's course.

Safety first.

Grilling ONLY in well-ventilated areas as allowed by law.

Grilling smells good. Dead neighbors don't.

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-05-14 01:05:55
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This is soooo portable. The ideal BBQ grill for camping. The coal briquettes used to cook one meal would weigh more than the BBQ :)

Mafan Green lasers rulz

posted by mafan on 2008-05-14 02:18:06
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I bought this exact same grill here in the USA, but in stainless steel and for less than $20. From Homegoods.

posted by Daily Nuance on 2008-05-14 21:05:41
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I love the way that looks (and the fact that Daily Nuance was able to find one for under $20), but after reading True Blue's psa, I'm not sure I'll be able to grill (my building has a shared patio in the back) without being terrified about killing my neighbors. I think I'll be keeping my windows closed this summer. = /

posted by -haley- on 2008-06-03 18:32:27
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