Just two days ago I wrote a blog entry about an idea I had – Microsoft Surface counter top. I listed 4 reasons why there should be one, one of the reasons being that “more apps could be made”. But I said that that would be covered in another post, so here it is. Here are 6 of the apps I was talking about in that post.
1. Shopping List: Simple enough. Have an easy to use and simple list of everything you need to pick up at your next stop at the grocery store. It could even get smart and add items to the list automatically as you use them in the cookbook app (continue reading for that app).
2. Radio/Music to listen to: Most kitchens these day have a radio of some sort. Some have the “kitchen” radios that hang from underneath a cabinet, and some just have a normal radio. Whichever it is, it probably can’t download new songs, play music from your computer, or create playlists.
3. Newspaper: This would be a necessary app for many reasons. First off, it’s green. Every newspaper company that picked this up would have to print less paper, use less ink, deliver less newspapers, and more. And they would be saving money at the same time. Second, it makes it much easier for the reader. If the text is too small go ahead and make it bigger. Or, if your plate of eggs and ham is on top of the paper and you want to turn the page… no problem. Lastly, advertising in newspapers becomes even better. The classifieds have links for more information on that car you want to buy. Or drag that phone number into your phone to save for use later. Or send an email to the advertiser about drivers education.
4. Food channel – Streaming TV: Have you ever noticed that the food channel is most interesting when you are hungry? So why not have an app in your kitchen counter that lets you watch the food channel while you are cooking up a delicious meal.
5. Cookbook: Simply necessary. A cookbook that teaches you how to easily make any meal. Maybe it could help you sort out all of your ingredients too. And when you are done cooking the meal, it could even add all the ingredients you used to the shopping list (#1).
Restaurant Review: We all have those days where we just don’t want to cook and set the table and clean up and wash the dishes and put the dishes away (that’s a lot of work!). Or you’re just not up to par on the stove that day. So why not an app that finds a restaurant for you? And has reviews from other customers? Sounds good to me.
Who knows, I could think up more. Or even better yet, you do! Got any ideas yourself?
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