Brewing a cup of coffee is no rocket science and pretty much everybody can come up with a decent drink. Yet it looks like for some guys, having coffee brewed the traditional way is too simple a thing; and the coffee machines go in the same category also, because this could be the only reason for adding a no-nonsense computer to such an appliance. And by the term "computer" we're not referring to a chip, but to a fully functional computer running... Windows XP!

 

Now, why would anyone need an XP-loaded coffee machine? We don't know; and the only person who might have a proper answer to this question is Reko Maenpaa, the Finnish designer who created this kitchen uber-gadget.

 

By far, one of the best features and the first thing to catch your eye is the no-joke 8" touch-sensitive display this appliance proudly sports. It not only looks great but at the same time this solution offers true functionality and adds serious points to the "cool factor." The coffee-making process takes less than 30 seconds and this is a very good time; and the rest of the functionality of the initial coffee machine has been preserved, so nothing will be changed in terms of taste and the likes.

 

On the IT side, this kitchen gadget comes with a really powerful computer, at least when compared to the AI modules in common coffee machines. This unit runs on an Intel Pentium 3 processor clocked at 500 MHz, driving a Windows XP. If your first instinct was to say "hey, 500 MHz for XP is way too slow" think again: it's brewing not PhotoShop!

The hardware list also comprises an ATX motherboard and a GeForce MX440 graphics card; and because it's a real computer, you can actually see the display of the coffee machine on your TV. Or you can order your coffee via WAP or a standard web browser. Almost like calling someone at home and asking him/her to have a cup of coffee ready in some 20 minutes as you're on your way home.

 

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