Gorenje debuts Made for iPod fridge

It may not be ensconced in Swarovski crystals like some of its other fridges, but Gorenje seems to think it has a winner on its hands with its new Made for iPod fridge, which it says will conquer contemporary kitchens just as "iPod has conquered the world." Apparently designed specifically for what Gorenje describes as the "the cult iPod touch," the fridge of course boasts the usual iPod dock, as well as pair of built-in speakers of unspecified kitchen-shaking ability. Gorenje also takes things one step further with its iGorenje web portal, which is, you guessed it, optimized for the iPhone or iPod touch. It'll not only give you the usual recipes and other information, but control over other household appliances that are connected via WiFi, although Gorenje is quick to point out that's still only in a test version. No word on a price or release date just, but given Gorenje's penchant for pricey appliances, you can be sure it won't come cheap.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[Alex Padilla @ Sep 1st 2008 4:20PM]

wtf?

[Flashpoint @ Sep 1st 2008 4:42PM]

iPhone's battery is so bad, I look forward to ANY chance to get a charge.

[Shane @ Sep 1st 2008 5:37PM]

WTF indeed...My first thought exactly...

I really like my iPod but does EVERYTHING need to have an iPod dock these days? Coming soon to a bathroom near you...Toilets with integrated iPod dock!

[tgaastra @ Sep 1st 2008 6:47PM]

http://www.atechflash.com/products-icarta.html

[Shane @ Sep 1st 2008 8:46PM]

GAAAAHHHHH!!! I should have known...

[Anil @ Sep 2nd 2008 12:13AM]

I vaguely remember a toilet roll holder with a builtin ipod dock...

[Sven @ Sep 1st 2008 4:26PM]

Beer tap > iPod dock

[iEye @ Sep 1st 2008 4:27PM]

I need to lower my IQ so that I may come up with market idea such as this... Cars that run on water? bah! we need more $3,000 iPod accessories...

[Blackstar @ Sep 1st 2008 7:57PM]

Or an iPod that runs on water... hmmmmmmm.

[Colin Potter @ Sep 2nd 2008 12:57AM]

Or a car that runs on iPods

[synn @ Sep 2nd 2008 6:26AM]

Or a car that runs over iPods.

[John Doe @ Sep 1st 2008 4:33PM]

I like it... :) at least you know what is in the fridge .. hehe

[Richard Pound @ Sep 1st 2008 4:34PM]

So if my iPhone is connected to the fridge, will I be able to call it to see if it's running or not?

[thrillchuckles @ Sep 1st 2008 4:37PM]

if it is you better go catch it.

[Eric @ Sep 1st 2008 5:38PM]

I nominate this for "Best Engadget Comment Ever."

Of course, the competition is pretty slim.

[ybd @ Sep 1st 2008 5:58PM]

Wow, it's like that iPod Fridge was designed just so someone would make the joke.

[deyanimay @ Sep 1st 2008 5:58PM]

Better yet if its an iphone 3g you can track it via gps so you'll never lose your fridge.

[Blackstar @ Sep 1st 2008 11:42PM]

Nah. You'll just run out of bandwidth for your food.

[grull27 @ Sep 1st 2008 4:34PM]

Whether Obama is elected or McCain is elected I will still live in a country full of dumbasses.

[RC @ Sep 1st 2008 4:36PM]

It's the ingenuity that counts.

[Pumping_Iron @ Sep 1st 2008 4:45PM]

Not dumbasses.....just....special...hmmm...unique.....
*sigh* :S

[Andrew @ Sep 1st 2008 8:33PM]

Indeed, apparently starting with you. Since Gorenje is a *Slovenian*
company. Which has been making good quality appliances for decades so
the fridge part at least is probably going to work well.

[thrillchuckles @ Sep 1st 2008 4:37PM]

ok someone needs to draw a line.

[Reader @ Sep 1st 2008 4:40PM]

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[grull27 @ Sep 1st 2008 4:41PM]

^ lol

[scott @ Sep 1st 2008 5:38PM]

@Reader

[scott @ Sep 1st 2008 5:39PM]

***edit

@Reader


lol. comment of the week =D

[Tim @ Sep 1st 2008 4:37PM]

Put Art Lebedev on it and charge $300,000 US for it.

[Sam @ Sep 1st 2008 4:43PM]

why would you want an appliance that should last 10-15 years to be built around a music player that is out of date every 18 months

[RiddleMeThis @ Sep 1st 2008 5:25PM]

so they can force you to choose the only two colors it comes in black or white. either that or they're hoping you're a sheep and buy a new refridgerator every 18 months.

[phanbouy @ Sep 1st 2008 6:06PM]

i know they say "live for the moment" but sometimes you gotta...erm.. draw a line

[Graham Stevens @ Sep 1st 2008 4:46PM]

Cool, very cool......

[thedoctor @ Sep 1st 2008 4:46PM]

ok i have seen enough....fridge + iopd = wtf ...if i meet the guy who came up with this dumb idea i would punch him in the face....what next a stove with an iopd holder and speakers?

[gad get @ Sep 2nd 2008 4:31AM]

iopd?
You spelled it that way both times, too.

[ch4s3r @ Sep 1st 2008 4:55PM]

Bose dock + my current fridge + duct tape = ... something less stylish however mostly likely better sounding!

[Theo Detweiller @ Sep 1st 2008 6:51PM]

Based on my own experience, even a fridge would sound better than anything Bose, that's for sure.

[Grindboy @ Sep 1st 2008 5:00PM]

OK that's it I've seen enough! There are now officially too many iPod accessories in the world! I mean come on! An iPod fridge? Please tell me no one here is thinking about getting one!

[JJV @ Sep 1st 2008 5:04PM]

What are you talking about! I'm going to buy two just so i can have both iphones running at the same time ;)

[rob_lobstuhh @ Sep 1st 2008 5:02PM]

iFridge.

[Cybergypsy @ Sep 1st 2008 5:14PM]

Aaaahhhhh Apple :)

[butbutm @ Sep 1st 2008 5:18PM]

wannit!

[terry @ Sep 1st 2008 5:25PM]

bullshit! they don't even sell their swag in the states. Besides, it looks like that B and O trash. Nice design but horrible quality.

[terry @ Sep 1st 2008 5:25PM]

Give me a freaking break!!!!

[RiddleMeThis @ Sep 1st 2008 5:27PM]

Even though silver does match black and white

[Alex Padilla @ Sep 1st 2008 5:33PM]

You know, this doesn't have to be a slow news day, especially considering this: http://blogoscoped.com/archive/2008-09-01-n47.html

[Ivand @ Sep 1st 2008 5:36PM]

so?

[allislost @ Sep 1st 2008 6:04PM]

@This is Apples Market Now

It doesn't change the fact that some poor iPhone troll used it to replace his useless bean in order to pleasure his girlfriend. (See my profile)

So how's that bean working for you? :)

[Travis @ Sep 1st 2008 6:30PM]

That fridge looks like it is 7 feet tall.

[RiddleMeThis @ Sep 1st 2008 6:52PM]

No, its made to fit Jobs inside

[UnixSystemsEngineer @ Sep 1st 2008 6:54PM]

Maybe they should have taken a look at sales of other stupid convergence fridges, like the ones with NetTops and TVs and stuff in them. Hint: it doesn't look good.