Friday, January 8, 2010

Demy, the 2,500 Recipe Holding Gadget

Demy, a strange, 5x7 shaped device that seems way to thick is a $299 device that holds 2500 recipes, as if that's a lot of storage. BigOven's iPhone app holds 170,000 and costs $299 less. My laptop holds seemingly endless numbers. I'd like neither of those devices near my kitchen while I'm cooking - this is still a great case for having a printer and some cheap copy paper handy.

What's really strange are the claims of being "Kitchen Safe":

The splash-resistant design and sturdy plastic exterior make it easy to clean. Spills easily wipe off the sealed touchscreen with a damp cloth.

That's great, but then why does it say at the bottom right corner of the site:

Psst: If you would like to order Screen Protectors or a DemyCare policy click here.

If you really want to go electronic - buy a $300 eReader, a $12 bookstand and borrow a large zip top bag to protect against splashes. If you have a Kindle, email a few recipes to yourself. Other devices, just sync a PDF of your recipe. Or buy a cookbook or two for your reader.

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