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...and it makes coffee !!!

Check out this Smart Personal Object coffee maker that you can purchase on Amazon in the US.  The device will tell you the time and local weather conditions, and makes coffee.  Based on the .NET MicroFramework the device functions very similarl to a SPOT watch letting you know what to expect before you crawl out from under the covers...

    

 

  • Optional sleep function: if unit is idle for a period of time an animated cat appears
  • Grind select: select from 7 grind selections or turn grinder off to brew already ground coffee
  • Easy pour water reservoir with large viewing window
  • Pause and pour functionality
  • Warming plate with auto shut off
  • Permanent stainless steel filter basket
  • Hidden cord storage
  • User interface fluent in 3 languages (English, French, and Spanish)
  • Animated, region specific 4-day weather forecast
  • Current temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius
  • Current conditions, high/low temperature, and chance of precipitation
  • Visibility, sunrise/sunset time, and UV index
  • National weather service warning and alerts
  • Display flashes when a warning alert is issued
  • 10-cup capacity
  • Measures 8 by 11 by 14 inches
  • One-year limited warranty

If you feel the need you can buy from Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Melitta-ME1MSB-10-Cup-Programmable-Coffeemaker/dp/B000HCUCOK/sr=8-2/qid=1158283968/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5072980-6485622?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden

Posted: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 4:27 PM by davbaker
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Comments

Olivier Bloch, Blog embarqué said:

Ils l'ont fait, cette machine à café qui gère la température du café, vous donne la météo, l'heure, la

# November 8, 2006 12:09 PM

Christopher Clark's AvaBlog said:

Check out this Smart Personal Object coffee maker that you can purchase on Amazon in the US. The...

# November 8, 2006 1:09 PM

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# November 8, 2006 5:53 PM

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# November 12, 2006 8:14 AM

Dave Baker's WebLog said:

You may be aware that I'm giving a .NET Micro Framework session at MEDC next week. As part of my preparation

# June 19, 2007 4:52 PM
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