Chumby
Wednesday, 14. November 2007, 19:28:46
I came across a very peculiar device today - the Chumby. It's a 'sort of' a computer. It's a whole community too. How to explain such a unique and bizarre creation? Well, easiest thing to do would be C&P the details straight from the website, I guess.
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The specs? Wi-fi connectivity, access to the free Chumby Network, 3.5" LCD color touchscreen, two external USB 2.0 full-speed ports, 350 MHz ARM processor, 64 MB SDRAM, 64 MB NAND flash ROM, stereo 2W speakers, headphone output, squeeze sensor, accelerometer (motion sensor), leather casing.
The price? US$179. Ouch! That's a little too much, in my opinion. But you know, despite the fact it looks weird, despite the fact that I can't work out what it's really supposed to be, and despite my never having heard of it before....I want one!! Just not at that price. US$99? At that price it's a killer toy!
- Catch the latest news headlines, sports, weather, stock prices.
- Play your iPod® mp3 files through built in speakers. Charge it too.
- Enjoy your Flickr and Facebook photos as a digital picture frame.
- Stay updated on new Netflix releases or view your movie queue.
- Make and share e-greetings, photo mash-ups, goofy animations.
- Wake up to the multi-tone alarm clock.
- Track any eBay auction or Craigslist item.
- Monitor incoming email on any POP3 account.
The specs? Wi-fi connectivity, access to the free Chumby Network, 3.5" LCD color touchscreen, two external USB 2.0 full-speed ports, 350 MHz ARM processor, 64 MB SDRAM, 64 MB NAND flash ROM, stereo 2W speakers, headphone output, squeeze sensor, accelerometer (motion sensor), leather casing.
The price? US$179. Ouch! That's a little too much, in my opinion. But you know, despite the fact it looks weird, despite the fact that I can't work out what it's really supposed to be, and despite my never having heard of it before....I want one!! Just not at that price. US$99? At that price it's a killer toy!
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