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iKickAss
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2007-01-15, 12:24

Seriously.

Connects to the iPhone via the dock connector, provides large spatula and flipping action. Features a detector on the spatula which provides burger orientation information mid-flip. This is used to provide audio commentary ("one rotation, two rotations" etc) through earphones or the speaker.

When connected, the iPhone recognises the device and displays one button which takes up the entire screen: "FLIP BURGER". On pressing the button the iPhone first sends a signal which moves the spatula upwards by a fraction, barely noticeable to the user. This is to check for resistance. If there is no resistance, the user is alerted via audio and the on screen message: "NO BURGER PRESENT".

No word on an official product name yet but we do know the codename for the project is iToss. This was apparently chosen as it definitely wont be used for the final product name due to sexual connotations.

Set for release in the US in the last quarter of this year, no set date for other markets.
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turtle
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2007-01-15, 12:28

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Seriously.

Connects to the iPhone via the dock connector, provides large spatula and flipping action. Features a detector on the spatula which provides burger orientation information mid-flip. This is used to provide audio commentary ("one rotation, two rotations" etc) through earphones or the speaker.

When connected, the iPhone recognises the device and displays one button which takes up the entire screen: "FLIP BURGER". On pressing the button the iPhone first sends a signal which moves the spatula upwards by a fraction, barely noticeable to the user. This is to check for resistance. If there is no resistance, the user is alerted via audio and the on screen message: "NO BURGER PRESENT".

No word on an official product name yet but we do know the codename for the project is iToss. This was apparently chosen as it definitely wont be used for the final product name due to sexual connotations.

Set for release in the US in the last quarter of this year, no set date for other markets.


Cute.

Last edited by turtle : 2007-01-15 at 12:41.
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infinitespecter
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2007-01-15, 13:49

Wait, wasn't this a part of the McDonald's Sandwich making patent application?
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Mugge
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2007-01-15, 15:05

Good to know you are doing something to exercise your brain during those long and boring shifts at McDonalds.

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Bryson
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2007-01-15, 15:13

mCdonalds+iPod?
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iKickAss
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2007-01-15, 17:16

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Good to know you are doing something to exercise your brain during those long and boring shifts at McDonalds.

I never knew workers at McDonalds had access to the internet and nothing to do all day.

That's because I don't work or eat there.

For the record, this product is not affiliated with any restaurant. Let alone an international conglomerate fronted by a clown.
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Gizzer
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2007-01-17, 14:15

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mCdonalds+iPod?

The McTosser?
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Souflay123
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2007-01-25, 01:47

crazy crazy!!
I would so buy it, i dont work at any burger joints, but it would be fun to show off my new phone to friends. "it doesn't have a kitchen sink, but it can make your food"
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bassplayinMacFiend
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2007-01-25, 11:07

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crazy crazy!!
I would so buy it, i dont work at any burger joints, but it would be fun to show off my new phone to friends. "it doesn't have a kitchen sink, but it can make your food"
It doesn't have a kitchen sink, but doubles as a kitchen gadget?

Maybe Chucker could build a burgertemp program. Mmmmm, a perfectly cooked to my specs burger, every time, just add the thermometer into the spatula.
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iKickAss
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2007-02-09, 16:53

This is a direct rip off, I'm filing a law suit now:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/08/s...cipes-coo-boo/
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SteveC
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2007-09-17, 10:01

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I never knew workers at McDonalds had access to the internet and nothing to do all day.

That's because I don't work or eat there.

For the record, this product is not affiliated with any restaurant. Let alone an international conglomerate fronted by a clown.
Isn't every international conglomerate fronted by a clown? That's the best way to keep the monkeys happy.

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Banana
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2007-09-17, 10:14

You're forgetting that Ronald McDonald has striking similarities to 'It'.

Red hair, palsy white skin, red lipstick, manical facial exression and freaking ugly costumes.




Beware, I tell you! Turn and confess your sins before it is too late!

*ahem* Sorry, my doomsday-saying got in the way. My point was that they're nothing like Bill and Steve.
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