Microsoft had ever talked about that they were going to look into making some kitchen appliances. A coffee machine shall belong to this category, and it seems like they already have some coffee machines out there running Windows XP as the operating system.
The coffee machine that we’re talking about here comes equipped with a touchscreen and it is powered by Windows XP. So the question is why on Earth a coffee maker needs to be loaded with such complexity. Doesn’t it download the coffee-making or mixing methods from the Internet, as what some washing machines offer, download their washing programme from the Internet.
Well, this Windows XP-powered maker comes with an 8-inch touchscreen. It allows the users to remotely access it from the Internet. Lets say, if you have this coffee machine hooked up to your office’s or home’s WiFi/wired network, you can then remotely brew your cup of coffee, and when it’s done, then only you lift your butt up and grab the coffee from it.
Since, Microsoft will end Windows XP eventually, and they seem to have found a new line for the Windows XP to spend the rest of its life i.e. the coffee machine or maybe some kitchen appliances later.
via [ubergizmo]
November 25th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
It’s good to see that OS get used for multiple real world applications. I would love to brew coffee via remote from a cell phone, like the krave. I’ve been a fan of the Krave ever since I started working with Motorola (motorola.com/krave). I especially like the touch screen display and 2 megapixel camera. It’s definitely worth checking out.