LG Launches a Smart Fridge with Windows 10

[BoraMurdar]

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LG has used the IFA 2016 show in Germany to unveil its new smart refrigerator that comes with a 21.5-inch touchscreen powered by Windows 10.

Called the LG Smart Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator, the new device is not yet available for purchase, but the company wants to launch it in the coming months.

In terms of features, it’s not only a refrigerator but also a fully featured computer with Windows 10, allowing you to perform almost the same activities as on a regular PC. You can browse the web, install apps, talk to Cortana, and listen to music in Groove.

What to do with a smart fridge with Windows 10?
The biggest question, though, is why anyone would need Windows 10 implemented in the refrigerator doors.

While there could be several answers to this question, the manufacturing company says that Windows 10 includes both a rich set of apps and tools that could come in very handy, including a countdown timer, Cortana to perform tasks without touching the screen or installing recipe apps to assist you while you cook dinner.

For instance, you can use Windows 10’s built-in countdown timer to add expiration dates for each meal you have in the fridge, and you’ll receive a notification when this date is reached. Additionally, installing health apps makes it possible to keep an eye on calories and track your diet easily.

Without a doubt, the apps available in the Windows Store opens the door for a wide array of activities that can be performed by the fridge, and given that more devs are jumping on the Windows 10 bandwagon, possibilities in this regard are continuously expanding.

But obviously, this thing doesn’t come cheap. The refrigerator is expected to be available for approximately $500 (about €450) when it goes on sale in the coming months. Full details and pricing for each market will be provided by LG when sales kick off.

 

[frogboy]

Pardon the pun but that is very cool.

 

[_CyberGhosT_]

I love LG, their phones are a work of digital art, I love that they are
putting their skillz to use with these types of innovations.
Its a little absurd to have windows in your fridge though, but man it looks sweet doesn't it
Nice share Bora, Thanks

 

[BoraMurdar]

You try to put something that is not food in the fridge
The fridge throws it away

"Sorry, this app cannot work on this device"

 

[antreas]

If it was Linux maybe.

 

[Aleeyen]

Now MS will know what you are putting in your fridge.

 

[ElectricSheep]

Might come up with error messages when the forgotten food at the back goes mouldy!!

"Sorry but this 'software' is not compatible with this device"

Anyway, it seems a waste of money, you want windows 10 on a fridge, just put your lappy on top of it... sorted!!

 

[yigido]

People love Windows...
If any n00b will buy this, then of course they will buy Norton Antivirus 2016 Fridge Edition™

 

[Ink]

Would have preferred the non-desktop version, Windows 10 Mobile in Tablet mode?

 

[Aura]

No, mostly because I don't have money to invest on something that useless. A normal fridge will do the work.

 

[DJ Panda]

Confirmed you can play Steam games on it! SOLD XD

 

[Exterminator]

A big NO for me.
Might as well take the extra money that it costs and put it all on red at the roulette wheel.
I hope we won't have to listen to privacy concerns now regarding Windows 10 on a refrigerator.

 

[CMLew]

For me: Definitely no.
Reason: Don't make things more complex. A fridge is used to store at cool temperature and that's it. K.I.S.S please.

 

[OokamiCreed]

While this is very cool and very convenient (and I find LG a very good brand), I would not buy a smart fridge. I'd assume the hardware would stay cool even during heavy use? lol The puns and jokes are limitless.

I wouldn't have too many reasons to justify buying this or any other smart fridge for that matter (personally that is). Tablets and such provide majority of what you need from recipes to watching Netflix/YouTube while cooking or eating. The screen is tall and not wide - for that reason alone, I would find video watching to be awkward. The video would either stretch and look weird or it would lock to the width of the screen (I can pretty much guarantee this will be the case) meaning the video would be small with large black areas above and below.

 

[exCode]

But can it run Crysis? xdddd well in 10 years when I have 123123123million dollars, I might buy one