ColdSnap is the coolest gadget at CES 2021 Like a Keurig, this clever contraption is cold enough to quick-freeze smoothies, alcohol, and sweet treats in just 90 seconds

Like a Keurig coffee maker or a Bertesian cocktail machine, ColdSnap is a pod-based system that serves single-serving desserts and drinks Choose a pod, plug it into ColdSnap's countertop device, and it's ready in 60 to 90 seconds, ColdSnap says

Measuring 175 x 173 x 9 inches and weighing about 50 pounds, ColdSnap is not for those without space Additionally, while the individual canisters are larger than, say, a Keurig pod, their containers do not need to be stored in a refrigerator or freezer The pods last up to a year and are recyclable after use

Notable "flavors" range from margaritas and daiquiris to protein shakes and frozen yogurt Dairy-free ice cream is also available, so even those sensitive to lactose can enjoy a cold snap The machine does not require recooling and can make as many ice hearts in a row as desired

My colleagues and I agreed that if there was any reason to attend CES this year, it would be to take sample after sample from this frozen marvel of a machine I'm not saying we need ColdSnap, but if it doesn't make our lives better It's hard to believe

Unfortunately, we are hesitant about the price: CNET's hands-on experience with a ColdSnap prototype suggests that the machine will cost between $500 and $1,000 when it goes on sale in Q2 2021 By comparison, the Bertesian is $400

The pods cost up to $3 extra, which is the price of a 48-ounce container of Breyers or Edith's at the supermarket Nevertheless, $3 for a frozen margarita is an attractive price without having to wash the mixer Sounds pretty good to me