Ask Slashdot: All-In-One PC For Kitchen? 156
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New submitter brabq writes "Now that I have a couple of CableCard tuner devices in the house (including the network-based HDHomeRun Prime), I'm thinking of buying one of those all-in-one touchscreen PCs for our kitchen (yeah, something I've always sworn against for future repair reasons). The idea is that it would be used primarily for (1) watching TV, via the aforementioned Prime and WMC, and (2) light web surfing (recipes, some sort of video chat possibly). Does anyone have any experience with these types of devices in a kitchen-like setting (where I'd like to use a touchscreen over having a keyboard/mouse on a kitchen counter)? I keep hearing that Windows 8 is going to have some added benefits to this type of setup — is it worth waiting for its release? My end goal is it has to have a high WAF ... if my wife doesn't like its appearance on the counter or finds it useless, then the whole thing will be a waste."
Re:I know you don't want to here this... (Score:5, Funny)
Honeywell H316 (Score:2, Funny)
There's a kitchen model (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeywell_316#Kitchen_Computer) with integrated cutting board.
Re:I know you don't want to here this... (Score:5, Funny)
But just buy a fucking iPad.
The Honeywell 316 [wikipedia.org] is a much better choice, it was build as if the OP's needs were its specs.
Re:Easy answer for Windows 8 (Score:5, Funny)
1. Download and install the Windows 8 Consumer Preview [microsoft.com];
2. Realize that the Windows 8 Metro UI is the worst product Microsoft has ever made - worse than Bob or Clippy;
3. PROFIT from your new-found experience.
4. SELL Windows 8 product to unsuspecting eBay victim.
5. BUY an iPad or an Android tablet.
6. ASK wife if you can start sleeping in the bed again.