One unexpected feature that was perhaps my favorite, but could be considered either helpful or a detriment, is the fact that cell phones do not receive signals when encased in a metal lunch box. This means you don’t have to bother with turning off your phone during a movie or meeting. This also means, of course, that if you’re expecting a call, you shouldn’t leave your phone in the lunch box. It worked out great for me, as someone who uses her cell phone very little but likes to have it around in case of emergencies (like trying to find my mom at the mall). When I set my phone to vibrate, I tend to forget to turn the ringer back on anyway.
For my uses – primarily the indulgence of my Serenity fandom and a nifty alternative to shoeboxes to store souvenirs and Christmas ribbon – the metal lunch boxes will do a great job. I’d recommend them to any Serenity fan (and I’d recommend Serenity to any non-fan, by the way), with a mild disclaimer that they’re not as sturdy as the lunch boxes you took to school when your favorite movies were The Empire Strikes Back and Gremlins. They don’t come with a Thermos, but then again, maybe adults don’t need one.
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