The new Archos ChefPad has a silicone case to handle the wear and tear of the kitchen. This means a splash of bolognaise sauce or an (brief) unexpected tumble into a pot of korma shouldn’t affect it too much, although previous tablets said to be waterproof haven’t proved to be in some cases.

A small stand allows the user to prop it up to read recipes while cooking, just be careful not to touch the screen when your hands are covered in your Béchamel roux sauce.

The clincher is the exclusive “Chef Apps Selection”, an app which uses Google Play Store to give users access to cooking apps. These include recipes and video guides, along with apps such as cooking assistants, all of which are already accessible on the Play Store.

However, it will run on an older version of the Android operating system, with other specs such as the camera and internal memory also not as generous as more recent devices. As the device isn't designed gaming or multimedia, this this shouldn't prove too important.

Archos will release the tablet next month, retailing at around €125.

And no, a tablet computer is still not suitable for use as a chopping board, although some have tried.