Nieman's recipe reader gadget not much of a stocking stuffer

At first look, Nieman Marcus' Demy Digital Recipe Reader, with its apparent ease of use, cuddly appearance and eminently original functionality, looks like a perfect christmas gift for grandma.

But it is not. Here's Wired's Jose Fermoso:

$300

Digital Recipe Reader Copies iPhone UI, Scams Grandma [Wired]

[#1 posted by monopole , November 20, 2008 10:04 AM]

Actually if it were half the price and hackable this would be a perfect ebook/CBR reader for around the house. Especially if it were waterproof.

As for the iPhone, sorry, a teeny tiny screen with teeny tiny fonts doesn't work well with aging eyes or any eyes when you are trying to read at a distance while cooking with both hands full.

Also what is the comparative TCO (including the AT&T contract).

[#2 posted by Clay , November 20, 2008 11:12 AM]

Hey, it's still a much better gift than the Honeywell Kitchen Computer.

[#3 posted by Anonymous , November 20, 2008 12:03 PM]

Neiman, not Nieman.

Neiman, not Nieman.

[#4 posted by Alys , November 20, 2008 4:23 PM]

$300? Yeesh.

I bought my mother one of those Eee PCs for her birthday for a(n almost) comparable price. And it does so much more.