Comments on: iPad Prediction: Your Newest Kitchen Appliance

By: Jean

Jean — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:58:40 +0000

I want one with a GOOD grocery receipts scanner so that i can keep track of what I’ve bought, and (in theory) know what I need to replace before I’ve run out of it. It should have a frame that mounts it to the wall above my cookbook bookcase, and a small waterproof remote control that I can hang on a hook next to my meat thermometer. Give it a screen saver that functions as an electronic picture frame, and a camera in the front that makes it possible to skype with my neices during dinner. Integrate it with my decor (white cabinets, rosa beta granite countertops). If it has a cord, hide it in the wall… I will give it a frame of quilts and fresh flowers in a vase. My daughter will decorate it with Colorforms and wiki sticks and it will wipe clean! I KNOW Apple can do this for less than $300. I’m still waiting to find the perfect pot rack (going on 12 years) but I can’t wait for this computer!

By: Renee

Renee — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:44:34 +0000

I just had the same epiphany about the best use for an iPad while reading an article in Dwell magazine about kitchen computers. I feel so guilty every time I bring my work-issued laptop in to run Epicurious, and have been trying to figure out an alternative. Problem presumably solved. I think I’ll hang it on a cabinet door.

By: TashaBrighton

TashaBrighton — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:50:38 +0000

Great post, I just refenced you (http://tiny.cc/frxZg) to reinforce my own argument – hope you don’t mind! I share the same confusion – it’s fantastically slick, but where exactly does the iPad fit? But I could imagine a couple of tablet computers around the house all connected to the same network becoming commonplace in not too many years.

By: Marcelo Souza

Marcelo Souza — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:11:51 +0000

I was in the pro-production to build my “iKitchen”, to me, my wife and kids, and Steve lauch that little beast ! I’m sold ! I want one, or two. lol.
Take a look on the iKitchen project ! Same concept of fun to family ! http://hacknmod.com/hack/ikitchen-diy-touch-screen-wall-mount-computer/

By: John Katila

John Katila — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:57:38 +0000

Apple’s had its share of successes and failures, and the iPad introduction has polarized the minions as much as any new tech product introduction in recent memory. But after the Q4 09 numbers Apple put up, I have a lot of faith that Steve Jobs knows exactly what he’s doing.

Is the kitchen the best place for the iPad? Maybe, but time will tell.

What I find interesting is all the buzz about running existing iPhone apps. Will people really want to run scaled up versions of iPhone apps on a larger screen? I think all that real estate will be too tempting, spurring a round of re-engineering and new development for Apple’s cash cow app store. Like I said, Jobs knows what he’s doing.

Of course, that will only happen if the iPad takes off.

By: Andy Hutter

Andy Hutter — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:21:55 +0000

Fun little article, great insight. It’s human nature to socialize around food, and the kitchen is always where the party inevitably winds up. Now maybe the iPad wont serve during social hour, but the simple, condensed nature of it’s functionality could certainly prove useful for those pressed for time.

I wonder if that little keyboard doc accessory is water resistant?