<div><strong>Puneet Mehrotra</strong></div><div> </div><div>One of the things I love about being a columnist on technology is the fact that I am exposed to interesting products and a variety of technology. Being an ardent fan of Edison and invention (I am still in awe of the light bulb and the magic of electricity), it somehow satisfies a kind of carnal desire which is more than just biological or psychological. The genius of mankind, the evolution of man as technology and not religion brings about a change and makes a difference to mankind is fascinating. A great leveler, technology is making a difference to the poor, the wealthy and just about anybody as long as you know how to use it.</div><div> </div><div><table align="right" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="width: 200px"><tbody><tr><td><img alt="" src="http://bw-image.s3.amazonaws.com/puneet_0.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 300px; margin: 1px;"></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Puneet Mehrotra</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>The latest gizmo I came across is World's First Pocket Washing Machine - Codo, as its maker Haier calls it. Launched a while back, I kept postponing using it until an emergency made me finally try it out. It's not really like a conventional washing machine and doesn't look like a miniature version of a washing machine. Codo is a device you can carry with you anywhere. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong>What's Great</strong></div><div> </div><div><strong>Portable</strong></div><div>It is equivalent in size to an electric shaver or a deodorant bottle and weighs just 200 gm, making it convenient for carrying in your purse, laptop-bag, briefcase, pocket or your car.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Takes Care Of Emergencies</strong></div><div>Consider this you are out on a hot date charming your lady love. That little stain that you just spilt could ruin your chances. Hygiene versus charm would be probably be the next choice in in your lady love’s mind rather than the place, yours or mine, a choice you wished she would be making. </div><div> </div><div>It’s portable design lets users carry it on the go to take care of anything from dirt outdoors to dreaded red wine stains in a party. It is the perfect solution for mid-meal emergencies with its capability to remove embarrassing stains of tea/coffee, ketchup, or curry/pickle. It precisely cleans the stains, in no time and saves the embarrassment of wearing stained clothes. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Technology</strong></div><div>It has Squeeze Wash Technology, Codo cleans clothes anytime, anywhere in less than 30 to 120 seconds. ‘Squeeze-wash technology’ uses liquid detergent, 10 ml of water. You have to gently whisk the stained area, cleaning it effectively. It operates at the rate of 700 beats/minute, thus enabling effective and rapid stain removal. Codo’s use comes in situations when you stain just a small portion on your clothes, which doesn’t require washing the entire garment but just the stained or partial area. </div><div> </div><div>This pocket washer operates on three AAA batteries, and can support upto 50 washes, depending on the usage, with the fully charged batteries and comes with a warranty of 6 months.</div><div> </div><div><strong>What's Not Hot</strong></div><div>Priced at Rs 3999, it's on the higher side, considering a product like this is meant for masses. Stains unfortunately don't see a person's monetary status. From a student to a millionaire an emergency situation can happen to anybody.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Codo in Operation</strong></div><div>It’s pretty simple to use. You simply hold it up and press the power button. Water starts coming out as the tube pistons up and down. The detergent can either be put directly on the cloth or inside Codo. In just a few seconds you are done.</div><div> </div><div><strong>The Last Word</strong></div><div>First generation products don't always come out perfect. At times they are far from perfect. Haier’s Codo however, is a pretty decent product. The solution Codo provides is a much needed solution especially in emergency. A premium for an emergency is understandable but Haier needs to work on the pricing.</div><div> </div><div><em>Puneet Mehrotra writes on business and technology<br>puneet.im <br>puneet@tbe.in </em></div><div> </div>
