On Office Appliances, there are 5-in-1 devices: Scanner, Printer, Copier, Fax, Modem.
There is a strange 5-in-1 "Breakfast Maker":
* Oven
* Hot plate
* Coffee Maker
* Radio
* Clock
Is it possible to put small computers, LCD display on the future devices?
What about reliability?
What happen if one part of the device failed?
http://www.shop.edirectory.co.uk/easylifeonline/pages/moreinfoa.asp?pe=CCEJHHDQ_+Breakfast+Maker+5+1&cid=1649Ideal for those short of space, its sleek and stylish silver-tone will compliment your kitchen decor. You don't have to heat up and make a mess of your oven or hob and its perfect if you want an economical and time saving option when making breakfast. Use the grill to make toast, grill sausages, crispy bacon etc. and the hot plate to fry eggs, pancakes, mushrooms. Featuring a coffee peculator to make delicious filter coffee the thermal plate will keep it piping hot. With AM/FM radio and clock you can use this ingenious machine when preparing any meal - leaving valuable kitchen workspace uncluttered and tidy. Measures a compact W43 x H23cm.