I frankly think that the kitchen computer needs to be sexy & organic to fit into that space….as opposed to a super functional machine with one of those custom form-fitting yellowish rubber/plastic covers to protect it from flung food. It should be as alive as anything else in the room, right?

http://www.studio-lights.com/blog/iphone-inspired-kitchen-touchscreen-computer.htm

some great tips on there about doing this project.

Helen.

I have a Tablet PC that I am planing on using as a kitchen computer.

The plan is to mount it upside down under a cabinet, pull the screen down and swivel. Add a set of Bluetooth keyboard and mouse that can be placed on the counter when you feel like typing a long email or blog entry.

As to the placement, I think a kitchen computer should be closer to fridge/pantry for shopping list, inventory and recipe management. This is usually closer to the door you use when you’re bringing the grocery in. It should also be close to the mail/bill station, which in turn should be right by the kitchen “entry point”.

That’s my 2 cents, I’d like to know what you and others think about it.