Inclined to embrace new technology, the Budeks like some features of Screenfridge. Still, the Budeks are among many of the trial families who aren t convinced that the best place for the supercharged screen is the refrigerator door. Lars finds it nerve-racking trying to catch up on email on a moving target. Both Budeks would like a wireless, portable system packed with Screenfridge s features, but available for use in any of their home s eight rooms-or out back on the deck. Of course, there s some logic to the refrigerator design.
Danish families hang out in their kitchens, so the idea was to put the screen where people gather.
Danish refrigerators also become just as cluttered as American ones with soccer schedules, doctors appointments and other household reminders. The Budeks haven''''''''''''''''t used Screenfridge s grocery delivery service, even if it would allow them to spend more time with their two toddlers. While early results show that many trial families report using Screenfridge s planning calendar, the Budeks couldn t get theirs to work and gave up after several attempts. However, they are keen to try future enhancements, such as video and audio messaging and being able to access Screenfridge information through a mobile phone. Partanen expects that the cost will be roughly the total price of a deluxe refrigerator and a high-end computer.