Fly-by-Wire Grilling

[BoDarville]

http://www.lynxgrills.com/smart-grill.asp

The very latest in grilling technology. Yes, it's cool but it kinda takes something away from the grilling experience IMHO. I still want to have some control of the grilling process and an excuse to have cold beers while tending the hot grill. I'll stick with my Thermapen as the only electronic aide I use while grilling.

 

[Jabooh1]

Interesting. I'll wait for the version that generates food from thin air.

"Smart Grill. Ribeye medium rare"

 

[MARCO...polo]

Tech analyst for CBS, Larry Magid, does a brief daily afternoon segment on the local radio affiliate. He was talking about either this grill or a similar 'connected grill' yesterday. If memory serves me true, the price he stated was $6 to $8 THOUSAND!!!!

 

[Richard320]

I'm such a Luddite. I still use a charcoal grill.

 

[Jabooh1]

I looked it up. 6$k for 30" I believe.

 

[Leebo]

I'd love it just for the ability to turn it on and off from inside. Going outside in 10 degree weather to preheat the grill stinks.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...rt-grill-responds-to-voice-commands/index.htm

 

[BoDarville]

I'm such a Luddite. I still use a charcoal grill.

I hear ya Richard. While I do have gas grills, I also have a dedicated offset wood-burning smoker (a.k.a., stick burner) that I use primarily for briskets, pulled pork, and ribs. The main section (big drum) can also be used as a charcoal grill. Yes, it's a bit of effort, but again- provides more excuses for those cold beers

 

[Jabooh1]

Agreed. I have a 32" gas grill who's main job is to hold extra grates for my primo oval XL.

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Yep, my charcoal grill (big steel keg) is for when I'm feeling lazy. The stick burner just makes everything better!

I have a hard time believing that auto-cooking thingimajig will work well.

 

[Patrick_B]

I'd love it just for the abality to turn it on and off from inside. Going outside in 10 degree weather to preheat the grill stinks.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...rt-grill-responds-to-voice-commands/index.htm

Did you know this isn't the best kind of weather for Grilling Leebo?

 

[JVTrain]

Had a gas grill for years, then got rid of it during my last move. Charcoal ever since and love it.

I'll try a Primo some day...

 

[woodyp]

NOTE TO BO: I think you'd be better off with a "smart fridge" rather than a smart grill to keep your beer cold!

 

[BoDarville]

NOTE TO BO: I think you'd be better off with a "smart fridge" rather than a smart grill to keep your beer cold!

Now your talkin'!

 

[JayBauman]

I'm such a Luddite. I still use a charcoal grill.

I'm a high-tech kinda guy, and I too use charcoal grill.

A few moves ago, we found ourselves without a big ol' grill and didn't want to purchase one until the outdoor kitchen went in. I bought a cheap charcoal grill. Fast forward 4 years, and I'm still using charcoal...albeit I've upgraded to a Weber kettle. Charcoal makes food taste so much better, I cannot imagine going back.

 

[woodyp]

I cheated and the last grill I bought is a combo gas/charcoal grill.

 

[pwrstrk]

I'm a high-tech kinda guy, and I too use charcoal grill.

A few moves ago, we found ourselves without a big ol' grill and didn't want to purchase one until the outdoor kitchen went in. I bought a cheap charcoal grill. Fast forward 4 years, and I'm still using charcoal...albeit I've upgraded to a Weber kettle. Charcoal makes food tast so much better, I cannot imagine going back.

Jay, I also have a Weber kettle grill and wouldn't be without it. I've had it for 12 years now. Hard to find a better charcoal grill IMO.

 

[pooldv]

Love our primo XL and cyberQ wifi. Best of both worlds!

 

[BoDarville]

Interesting. I'll wait for the version that generates food from thin air.

"Smart Grill. Ribeye medium rare"

With current high beef prices, this would indeed be nice.

 

[woodyp]

I'm down to bologna~!

 

[pooldv]

I'm down to bologna~!

Grilled or smoked?