Coo.Boo

You might have heard, but soon there will no longer be a need to risk your laptop in precarious situations in the kitchen. Modeled after a spatula, coo.boo is a digital cookbook that fits into the kitchen environment better than any laptop or printed cookbook. Recipes stored on the user’s computer are automatically synchronized through a wireless docking station and displayed on the face of the device. Digital function allows the cook to choose the degree of support wanted, from simply displaying recipes to full audiovisual cooking lessons. Not fragile like other high-tech digital devices, coo.boo is washable and can be placed on the counter top or hung up next to other kitchen utensils. Designed by Philipp Gilgen, a student at the University of Applied Sciences in Northwestern Switzerland, it recently won the IF Concept Award 2007. Still in prototype stage, there is no word yet on release or price. Contact Philipp Gilgen for more info.

- From coolhunting.com

I am always worried about spilling stuff on my laptop. I hate printing recipes out because I'm trying to use less paper and it just takes forever to go on my parents' computer and print 'em out (I didn't have a printer of my own until an hour ago). I can't wait till this comes out. I know I won't be able to afford it, but I can at least hold it in my hand and marvel at it.