LG Smart Refrigerator Specs, Price, Release Date: Fridge Running On Windows 10, Better Than Samsung Smart Fridge?

First Posted: Sep 04, 2016 05:07 AM EDT
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Earlier this year, South Korean tech giant, Samsung released a smart fridge with a huge 1080 touchscreen attached to it. Now its fellow Korean counterpart LG is at IFA in Berlin showing its own smart fridge that may have upped Samsung's. LG has placed a fully functioning Windows 10 tablet on the door of its newest icebox.

According to The Verge, while Samsung smart fridge used Tizen, LG has opted Windows 10 which will allow users to launch all kinds of Windows app on the fridge. The prototype brought IFA showed a translucent 29-inch touchscreen. LG's own Windows 10 app was especially designed for several reasons.

At first glance, the fridge appears to be just like any other; however, the Instaview panel is what set this latest smart fridge apart. Tech Crunch reported that with a single knock on the glass, the screen turns translucent, revealing what's inside without having to open its door. You can also stick notes to the fridge, set a timer, add recipes and healthy information about meals. Reports also said that the tablet is powered by an Intel Atom processor and 2GB RAM which actually worked really well during a demo on the showroom floor at the IFA event.

You can also use LG apps on the Windows 10 panel which can be found on the Start menu. Neowin.net reported that you can drag and drop icons in line with the food inside. You can also run Windows Store apps which means that you're able to browse the web on Edge or entertain yourself with some music using from Groove Music while you're cooking. It even has support for Cortana voice controls.

Meanwhile, many are now anticipating the release of the LG Smart Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator. CNET showed a video of the smart fridge in action, and reported that it may be available in the United States later this year or early 2017. However, there are no reports how much this nifty creation will cost.

For more news and updates about the release date and price of the LG Smart Instaview Door-in-Door Refrigerator make sure you keep it here on Science World Report.

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