Gizmodo: kitchen appliances

Philips Kitchen Appliances Are Perfect for Colonial Marines

Jesus Diaz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EST

The Philips' Robust Collection was left out from the final cut of Aliens, but all these military-green anodized aluminum kitchen appliances were in the kitchen of the USS Sulaco. Really. Look at the gallery and tell me if I'm wrong.

I don't know if they are military-grade or not, but their retrofuturistic blender, food processor, juicer, hand mixer, and stab mixer look like they can blend, process, juice, mix, and stab giant extraterrestrial cockroaches without getting a scratch. Their prices go from $210 to $570, with a five year general guarantee and 15 years guarantee for the motors. In other words: You and your spouse will have to fight for them at one point. [Appliancist, Appliancist and Appliancist via Unplggd]

Battlestar Galactica Toaster Brands Your Bread With a Cylon

Sean Fallon — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:30:00 EDT

I love Battlestar Galactica and I also love the tasty, whole grain wheatyness of toast. But alas, I cannot live out my dream of combining my two loves into a single product. Wait one second...now I can, thanks to this limited edition $65 toaster from the Sci-Fi Channel! Each Battlestar Galactica branded toaster burns those Cylons up good. As the product page notes: "These Cylons are toast!" Ha Ha Ha...eh... [NBC Universal Store via Slashfilm via Likecool]

Breville ikon Combines Tea and Toast (into Teast)

Mark Wilson — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:30:00 EDT

I doubt that it's all that more space efficient to combine kitchen gadgets, but it can certainly save you a few precious counter plugs. The ikon by Breville combines your toaster with a kettle, the perfect breakfast machine for when your visiting friends from overseas ask for something other than your trademark Egg McMuffin on a plate. At $130, it's the same price as Breville's LED-gauged standalone toaster. So before dropping any cash, decide if it's more important for you to have hot water or a kitchen that glows as unnaturally bright as your entertainment center. [product via Techfresh]

Sanyo to Ship Voice-Navigated Range

Charlie White — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:45:55 EST

Sanyo will soon begin shipping an induction cooktop range that features voice navigation and downloadable ringtones that let you know when dinner is done.

The range is not exactly one of those Internet-connected appliances we've been hearing so much about—it works via old-fashioned infrared, where you download sounds from the Internet via cellphone and then transmit them to the range with infrared. The talkative stove can also function as a coach for aspiring chefs, reading out recipes and cooking instructions. And, with its voice navigation, this is one kitchen assistant that will follow your orders. Now you have something to yell at if you burn that roast again.

Cooking stove with Voice Navigation [Pop Gadget]