All-in-One Appliance

CIO, February, 2003 by Meridith Levinson

The refrigerator is a symbol of bounty—often the centerpiece of any kitchen. Now, with the addition of a 15.1-inch liquid crystal display, hi-fi speakers and a DSL hookup, the refrigerator assumes even greater presence and functionality. Korean manufacturer LG Electronics has given the venerable refrigerator the capability to send and receive e-mail, surf the Web, watch TV, play MP3s, keep track of birthdays, organize recipes and monitor the expiration date on that milk carton.

You're not alone if you think this sounds outlandish. Tom Cooper, a salesman with P.C. Richard & Son, an appliance retailer with 44 stores across New York and New Jersey, says his customers' reactions to the 356-pound, 26-cubic-foot appliance are mixed. "Some people are blown away by it," he says....

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