It's quirky, and it's weird. And it's not exactly a new
CPU. But it's so
off-the-wall, that it really has managed to capture our interest. It's
sort of amazing to think about how archaic note-taking still is today in
many instances, including the art of grocery shopping. The vast
majority of people still pen lists to take down to the market, and if
you forget your list, your whole trip is spent just trying to remember
things. SmartShopper Electronics has just announced a new product to
change that, and it could easily lead to far more advanced reminder
applications.
The new SmartShopper device is considered a kitchen organizer, with 2500
pre-loaded items in the master library and an ability to learn new
items/brands. Simply press record, speak the item you wish to add and
select the correct item. Upon selection, SmartShopper will automatically
categorize lists into common supermarket isles (i.e. dairy, fresh
produce, etc.) for more efficient shopping trips. You can even customize
the SmartShopper to print your list to match the layout of your
favorite store. Users also have the option to designate item quantities
and flag those for which they have coupons. Users can manage and store
two separate lists simultaneously for multi-person households. Plus, as
an added feature, the new SmartShopper has a built-in kitchen timer for
further functionality. It even has an upgraded, built-in Samsung printer
that uses thermal paper, so there’s no need for the added waste and
inconvenience of having to change ink cartridges.
The ultra-slim magnetic device is small enough to adhere to most
refrigerators (except stainless steel) and is also wall-mountable; it
operates on four AA batteries and sells for $79.99. So much for training
your memory!