George Foreman USB iGrill

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Posted by CmdrTaco on Tuesday April 1, 2003 @05:17AM from the here-come-the-slashvertisements dept.

luciusism writes "ThinkGeek.com is now selling the new George Foreman USB iGrill This grill is computer controlled, accesible over the internet, and is powered by USB. I couldn't wait till Christmas so I clicked on the "Add to Cart" button as soon as possible. I recommend you do the same before this gets sold out!"

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But How Does It Handle... by GTRacer · 2003-04-01 05:19 · Score: 5, Funny

...Remote (grease) Buffer Overflows?
GTRacer
- This is a 4/1 thing, isn't it? HIBT?

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1. Re:But How Does It Handle... by thinduke · 2003-04-01 05:57 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  And what about butter overflow?
2. Re:But How Does It Handle... by K-Man · 2003-04-01 09:52 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  It sends an out-of-band message, in this case the waistband.
  
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The Real Thing! by Stackster · 2003-04-01 05:19 · Score: 5, Funny

That has to be real. No way I would ever think that that grill is an April Fool's joke. Never.

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Wonderful by Suicide · 2003-04-01 05:19 · Score: 5, Funny

Great, now even my computer can cook better than me...
1. Re:Wonderful by ackthpt · 2003-04-01 05:42 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Great, now even my computer can cook better than me...
  If you're an overclocker, you'd already know this. ;-)
  
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What Department? by buzzsport · 2003-04-01 05:19 · Score: 5, Funny

Shouldn't this be from the George, George, George, George, and George department?
1. Re:What Department? by Angry+White+Guy · 2003-04-01 05:36 · Score: 4, Funny
  
  I actually heard him in an interview on that subject. He said that in his line of work, one had to plan for some memory loss, and that he unsuccessfully attempted to have his wife change her name to George as well.
  
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Linux Drivers? by TedCheshireAcad · 2003-04-01 05:20 · Score: 5, Funny

How long before we get Linux drivers for this thing?
1. Re:Linux Drivers? by Trashman · 2003-04-01 06:37 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  There's a Patch for the 2.5.x kernel (CONFIG_USB_IGRILL). I think Alan Cox is back-porting it to the 2.4.xAC series.
  
  Trashman@foobar:~$ igrill-shell
  igrill-shell> status
  Current temp: 180degF (82.22tempC)
  Cook time: 10m, 42s
  Stay Warm mode: on
  Overcook mode: off
  Cook to: Medium Well
  
  igrill-shell>
  
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Wait a minute... by _PimpDaddy7_ · 2003-04-01 05:20 · Score: 5, Funny

It's not firewire? I don't want it...

-RoxyGuy
Hey, that would make a nice by Sergeant+Beavis · 2003-04-01 05:20 · Score: 5, Funny

Beowulf cluster (runs and hides until April 1 passes).

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Nice try by slappy_guru · 2003-04-01 05:20 · Score: 2, Interesting

I already have the WI-FI grill !!!!

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Yay for overhanded humor. by IIOIOOIOO · 2003-04-01 05:21 · Score: 2, Insightful

The last sentence ruins it, and makes the joke obvious for even the most thickwitted of slashdotters.
WHAT??? by The+Bungi · 2003-04-01 05:21 · Score: 4, Funny

No FireWire? Not even USB 2.0? WTF is this? And they dare put an 'i' in front of the name? How dare they!
1. Re:WHAT??? by M.C.+Hampster · 2003-04-01 05:32 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  No kidding. I would think that FireWire would be more appropriate for a grill.
  
  groan...
  
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2. Re:WHAT??? by Dman33 · 2003-04-01 05:51 · Score: 3, Informative
  
  RTFA man! It is USB 2.0!
  
  From the article: The George Foreman USB iGrill conveniently connects to your home or office PC using USB 2.0 technology
  
  (I cannot believe I actually posted a RTFA comment about something that is a joke in the first place... my apologies)
This can't be that great... by rice_web · 2003-04-01 05:21 · Score: 2, Funny

George Foreman! Pshah! Jimmy Dean Sausages. Now that's a winner.

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1. Re:This can't be that great... by secolactico · 2003-04-01 07:21 · Score: 2, Informative
  
  George Foreman! Pshah! Jimmy Dean Sausages. Now that's a winner.
  
  Not to mention a wiener.
  
  *ducks*
  
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I clicked the Add to Cart button! by Surak · 2003-04-01 05:22 · Score: 2, Funny

Hey, no fair! I really wanted one!!! :-P

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1. Re:I clicked the Add to Cart button! by vt0asta · 2003-04-01 05:43 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Damn, Damn, Damn. I am such a sucker. They really should make this.
  
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MMm... by grub · 2003-04-01 05:23 · Score: 4, Funny

MMmmm... salmonella...

Am I supposed to leave a piece of raw meat on this all day until I start it up when I leave work? I really don't see the point.

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Mmm time to eat cajun by idfrsr · 2003-04-01 05:23 · Score: 4, Funny

I won't be impressed until we managed to slashdot one...

Just think of it... post story to slashdot... eat blackened chicken...

this is proof that if it wasn't for geeks nothing really unnecessary would ever get done!

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Obvious April Fool by swasson · 2003-04-01 05:24 · Score: 5, Informative

Just look at the URL:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/igrill.sh tml

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USB 2.0 - Woo Hoo! by ZipR · 2003-04-01 05:24 · Score: 2, Funny

So glad they're using 2.0. With 1.1, cooking steaks took hours. I wonder if they'll offer a firewire version for Mac users?
NetBSD by Zach+Garner · 2003-04-01 05:27 · Score: 4, Funny

I don't know, but NetBSD already runs on it!
Imagine a Beowulf cluster of these!!!! by supun · 2003-04-01 05:28 · Score: 2, Funny

You could prepare dinner in seconds!!!

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Patch 1.1 by glsunder · 2003-04-01 05:29 · Score: 2, Funny

George Foreman USB iGrill
Patch, version 1.1
--fixes conditions which can cause a burger overflow.
--previous version allowed P4 heatinge element to enter powersaving mode. This has been corrected.
Thinkgeek by ewithrow · 2003-04-01 05:29 · Score: 2, Informative

Thinkgeek has a whole slew of 4/01 products on their main page.

Thinkgeek main page

My favorite is probably the atom collection ;)

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*ducks* by syle · 2003-04-01 05:31 · Score: 4, Funny

I'm waiting for the firewire version.

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It must run some exotic OS by TopShelf · 2003-04-01 05:33 · Score: 2, Funny

Well, it certainly doesn't look like it supports Java...

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1. Re:It must run some exotic OS by AndroidCat · 2003-04-01 05:45 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Nah, you have to get the heated iCup for that.
  
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USB Grill? by xXunderdogXx · 2003-04-01 05:33 · Score: 2, Funny

Why buy a USB Grill when I can already fry hamburgers on my P4!
The funniest part.. by xchino · 2003-04-01 05:34 · Score: 4, Interesting

..of this April Fool's prank is that it's a damn good idea, and I'm pissed that it doesn't exist.

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Ideal for water-cooled systems by drdink · 2003-04-01 05:34 · Score: 2, Funny

I hate to contribute to this painfully unfunny April Fools joke, but...
This would be a great addition to a water-cooled and/or vapor cooled system. You could store the meat in the case, and then just open the side panel and pop the meat into the grill and click the "Cook" tray icon. Amazing!

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Oh sure, laugh now... by AndroidCat · 2003-04-01 05:35 · Score: 4, Funny

but just wait until someone puts theirs on the net and gets their burger slashdotted!

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Once again I have become obsolete... by Anonymous Coward · 2003-04-01 05:39 · Score: 2, Funny

I knew this would happen! Right after I buy my iGrill with a parallel port connection, they go out and release this cool USB model.

This is driving me crazy, from now on I'll have to get all new kitchen appliances to be compatible with the latest interface connector.
1. Re:Once again I have become obsolete... by AndroidCat · 2003-04-01 05:53 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Why use cables? Get the WiFri version.
  
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GeekPoints by CaptainFlyingToaster · 2003-04-01 05:41 · Score: 5, Funny

I think they should actually DEDUCT GeekPoints if you put this in your cart.
firewire....... by cassady_ · 2003-04-01 05:42 · Score: 5, Funny

is only for the flambe option.......
Trolling Mistake by blair1q · 2003-04-01 05:43 · Score: 2, Funny

The mistake here was mentioning another holiday. Gave it away immediately.

That, and you don't use USB for cooking. You use Firewire.
April Fools - whee! by RyuSoma · 2003-04-01 05:48 · Score: 5, Funny

Internet-accessible cooking is all fun & games until someone starves to death as a result of Denial of Supper attack..
Obligatory by AndroidCat · 2003-04-01 05:49 · Score: 2, Funny

#include "monty_python_bruces_sketch.txt"

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This might be nicer though? by T-Kir · 2003-04-01 05:51 · Score: 4, Funny

How about the iBrator, would be a lot more "fun" having a Beowulf cluster of these little babies rather than a bunch of grills ;) (unless the users are into S&M)

Although I don't know wether ThinkGeek would ever stock them (if they existed of course)!

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Activation by Anonymous Coward · 2003-04-01 05:57 · Score: 2, Funny

The only problem is that you have to call Microsoft and have them approve each meal before you can cook it. And the FBI is trying to get a
bill passed to let them tap into it and record everything that you eat.

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that's nothing by Dr.+Awktagon · 2003-04-01 06:01 · Score: 2, Funny

Translucent plastic? USB?

That's SO year 2000.

These days, it's matte white and WiFi.

Personally, my vote goes for the GE Monogram NetRange .. the world's first combination microwave oven and 802.11 access point. Since microwave ovens and 802.11 operates in the same unlicensed band, it makes perfect sense! Just take the original GE Monogram microwave oven, add a data modulator, remove the door, and you have a convenient, high-power* access point the whole family can use**!

* 800W transmitter may exceed FCC limits.

** Electromagnetic interference is unpredictable. Unit may cause death.

Ah, I wish I had time to photoshop up a fake ad for this....
And rounding out the USB food items ... by avoisin · 2003-04-01 06:10 · Score: 2, Informative

http://www.dct-net.co.jp/special/usb_hot.html

I SO need one of these. If only I knew someone in Japan.
Barbeque Cracking by winmonster · 2003-04-01 06:13 · Score: 3, Funny

I just 0wnz0r3d your hamburger patty.
Breaking News!! by digifuzz · 2003-04-01 06:14 · Score: 5, Funny

Breaking News!!

The George Foreman iGrill now provides an 'evil bit' that can set to infuse the food with "the essense of evil" as it cooks, while still draining unhealthy grease and oils.

Super villains worldwide are lining up at their local geek-shops waiting to get their villainous hands on one. Healthy people around the world are doomed!

As an additional added bonus, upon purchasing the now infamous iGrill, you will receive a coupon that will ensure that you dont pay alot for your next muffler.

More at 11:00.

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Not an early adopter by og_sh0x · 2003-04-01 06:29 · Score: 2, Funny

No thanks, I'll wait for the Bluetooth version.
Which OS by abcxyz · 2003-04-01 06:30 · Score: 2, Funny

But it only works with a (Big) Mac....
not totally implausible by GunFodder · 2003-04-01 06:51 · Score: 2, Informative

Someone keeps putting pictures of improbable USB devices seen in Japanese stores on HardOCP. Stuff like electric blankets. I found the idea of a USB Foreman Grill plausible until they claimed it was powered from the 100 millivolt USB connection :)
Re:I hate april fools.... by nelsonal · 2003-04-01 07:20 · Score: 2, Funny

If it is on /. today its Crap. However, some might argue that it's always that here.

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