Since I started using this bento-style lunchbox to take my meals to work, I have found it's made me much more particular about what I eat. I've never been one to spend much time in the kitchen, and I recently realized I was eating way too much junk/restaurant food as a result. I decided if I were to present my meals in an appealing way, I might pay more attention and start eating better. I also have the Mr. Bento Lunch Jar, which definitely has good presentation capabilities, but I found when I was taking it to work regularly it was difficult for me to fill up in such a way I did not have way too much food or a lot of unused space. The Laptop Lunchbox is the perfect size for me. I carry a little under 600 calories in it in general, just enough to get through a work day. Unlike the Mr. Bento, this lunchbox doesn't keep things hot, but the containers are advertised as microwave-safe. I generally bring foods that are ok at room temperature or cool: sandwich, nuts, apples/applesauce, carrots, hummus.
The box is 9" x 7" x 2" and holds four main containers, two that are 4.5" x 3" x 1.75" (volume each: ~1 cup) and two that are 2" x 3" x 1.75" (volume each: ~1/2 cup). There's also a small dip container that is 1.5"x1"x1.5", which goes into one of the other containers. Only the dip container and one of the larger containers has a lid, so you have to use mostly non-liquid foods. The lid of the outer box rests nearly flush with the tops of the inner containers, so small items don't fly around even if you hold the lunchbox sideways. I usually leave out one large container and put a sandwich there instead (cut in thirds, it fits better and looks quite nice on display). It’s somewhat marketed for kids. I've seen reviews from users who send one with their 2-year-olds to daycare -- a bit surprising considering how much it holds -- but the site sells more adult-appropriate bags and additional containers. They also offer an insulated Bento Sleeve with Ice Pack, which I would consider if I didn't have a fridge in my office.
Having been pushed into the prepare-my-own-food mindset, I'm actually starting to cook more for other meals (I even bought a rice cooker and immersion blender). It's been somewhat life-changing, which may seem a little odd. Of course, there's a Flickr pool for Laptop Lunches, so I know I'm not the only one.
译文:
便携式午餐盒，让你不再为午餐掉胃口！
当我把装满香喷喷午餐的这款bento风格的午餐盒带去上班的时候，我一下子就对午餐产生了浓厚的兴趣。我不是那种为了一两道菜能在厨房站上几小时的人，也正因此，最近我发现我吃进了太多的垃圾食品。我想如果我用一种更具吸引力的方式进餐的话，或许能改善一下我的伙食。先前我也有过一个便当盒（Mr. Bento Lunch Jar），值得肯定的是它容量很大，但每当我把它带到公司时，我发现它怎么也填不满，因为我吃不了多少，便当盒中很大一部分都空着的。然而这款便携式午餐盒大小对我而言则刚刚好。通常我带去的食物总热量不超过600卡路里,足以维持我工作一整天就行。和便当盒不同的是，这款便携式午餐盒并不能保温，但广告上说把它放入微波炉加热绝对安全。一般我带去的食物都是能在常温下保鲜的，比如三明治、坚果、苹果（或苹果酱）、胡萝卜和豆沙等等。
这款便携式午餐盒被设计成“9x7x2”,由四个部分组成，其中两部分为“4.5x3x1.75”，约有一杯子大小；另外两部分则是“2x3x1.75”，约为1／2杯。还有一个嵌在其他隔层之中的大小为“1.5x1x1.5”的小凹槽。其中只有凹槽和较大的一格加盖，所以你最好不要带流质食品。盒盖差不多是均匀地覆盖了整个午餐盒,所以即便是斜放,里面的小东西也不会滑出来。通常有一格我是不用的，我会把三明治塞进去（切成三片，这样更好放，而且看起来也不错）。这玩意儿同样适用于孩子们。一些使用者反馈到,他们把两岁大的小孩送去托管时,惊讶地发现午餐盒还挺管用的，虽说产商主要是以适合成年人使用的午餐盒和其他容器为卖点。他们还建议我用绝缘的冰裹午餐盒。如果我的办公室里没设冰柜的话，也许我会考虑看看。
大概是已经做好自己动手做饭的心理准备了吧，早餐和晚餐我也开始多做几道菜了（我甚至还买了电饭堡和搅拌机）。这或多或少地改变了我的生活，这么说有点奇怪吧。当然，网上也有专为便携式午餐盒准备的Flickr分享区，不单是我，相信这也是所有使用过便携式午餐盒的人们的心声吧。
（以下内容翻译后原文已删除，译者出于个人喜好有所保留）
－－－玛丽·柏丽丝
便携式午餐盒价格一览：
*包括便携式午餐盒说明书附件
b.34美元(配有冰裹套，无说明书)