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From One Cup Coffee Makers to Smart Refrigerators
by R.L. Fielding
http://www.coffeecow.com
From One Cup Coffee Makers to "Smart" Refrigerators:
Kitchen Appliances Catch up with the Speed of Life
By R.L. Fielding
The modern kitchen would not be complete without a
refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, and a coffee maker. As
fixtures in one of the most important rooms in the house,
these appliances are on the forefront of the battle for
greater convenience and lower energy costs. Here is a look
at a few of the technological makeovers which can help you
save both time and money.
"Smart" Refrigerators
Has this ever happened to you? On your way home from work,
you stop at the supermarket for groceries. While picking
up food for dinner, you can't remember whether there's a
steak in the freezer or if you still have enough butter
for the mashed potatoes. Instead of placing a call to your
significant other, let your refrigerator check the
inventory for you.
Using a cell phone, it is possible to remotely access an
up-to-the-minute list of the contents of the "smart"
refrigerator via an Internet connection. LG Electronic's
Internet Refrigerator is capable of alerting its user when
a product has expired. The potential for this technology
is enormous, but the limited availability of online
grocery services has slowed its spread. Manufacturers hope
to eventually develop a system by which refrigerators will
not just keep tabs on the food inside, but will make lists
of what is needed and automatically place an order with
online grocers.
One drawback of the current technology is the effort that
goes into keeping your refrigerator's records up-to-date.
As the refrigerator is stocked, the product names and
expiration dates must be logged manually. When an item is
removed from the refrigerator, the data must be entered as
well. The convenience of knowing what's in your
refrigerator at any time may be outweighed by the
inconvenience of keeping such meticulous records.
Another popular focus for the newly-developed technology
involves reducing energy costs. For instance, the Fisher &
Paykell Active Smart Refrigerator offers multiple energy-
conserving features which, when combined, contribute to
the overall efficiency of the product. The Active Smart
electronic intelligence and multiple sensors monitor the
internal temperature while a Variable Capacity Compressor
ensures the refrigerator runs at its peak.
Energy-efficiency is particularly important when it comes
to refrigerators because they are the only kitchen
appliances that run 24-hours per day. By purchasing
ecologically-friendly technology you'll reduce your
electricity bills and keep more money in your wallet.
Convenient Coffee Makers
A recent development in coffee consumption is the vacuum
brewing system, as highlighted by the Clear Electric
Santos coffee maker by Bodum. The machine promises to brew
six to twelve cups of strong coffee within eight minutes
using an easy-to-clean filtration system. This is an ideal
appliance for people who love a full-bodied cup of joe.
The days of boiling whole pots of water just to have a
single cup of coffee are over. The one cup coffee maker
can brew your favorite gourmet tea or coffee in less than
a minute, eliminating the need to prepare a whole pot. For
people on-the-go, these fast brewing machines are a
welcome addition to the home or workplace.
The single cup coffee maker is also a great energy saver.
In the time it might take to heat up one pot of regular
coffee or to drive over to Starbucks, a one cup coffee
maker by Keurig can brew several differently flavored hot
drinks in 40 seconds each. Another perk of this machine is
the variety of drinks it can produce. Keurig provides
customers with over 70 different coffee or tea "K-Cups"
from which to choose. K-Cups are easy-to-insert
dispensers, which fit neatly into the coffee company's
machine with little effort and no clean-up.
Multifunctional Ovens
Forget slaving over a hot stove for hours just to get
dinner on the table. Thanks to new ovens with automatic
time and temperature controls dinner can practically make
itself. Want a meal to be ready by the time you get home?
Simply place your favorite dish in the oven and let the
appliance do the rest.
The Intelligent Oven by TMIO refrigerates food until the
user activates the cooking function. The oven's Internet
connectivity allows you to control this feature remotely
with your cell phone or computer. Meals are not only
delicious, but perfectly timed for your convenience.
Additional advances have made the product safer and more
energy-efficient, making it both user- and environmentally-
friendly.
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R.L. Fielding Bio
R.L. Fielding has been a freelance writer for 10 years,
offering her expertise and skills to a variety of major
organizations in the education, pharmaceuticals and
healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing
industries. She lives in New Jersey with her dog and two
cats and enjoys rock climbing and ornamental gardening
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