Abstract: All great inventions start with a few grass roots DIY moments, and the chumby is no different, as it relies on its consumer just as much as its developer for expanding its widget network. They don't have a widget for your favorite site? No problem; it's t...
Too expensive for what it does; connection problems on our network
A clever device that might be just a little too expensive for what it does Good points Gives easy access to information; looks good Bad points Too expensive for what it does; connection problems on our network ...
It would be quite reasonable to dismiss the Chumby as a toy or as the answer to a question nobody asked, but that would be to wilfully overlook its good points and misconstrue its purpose. Think of it as a network connected radio alarm clock with some...
Abstract: When I first heard of the Chumby, I wasn’t quite sure exactly what to think of it. Was it just a silly toy? An adult version of Furby with a screen? Well, now that I’ve been living with one for a couple of weeks, I think that comparison is pretty accu...
Though the Chumby is primarily a novelty - and at $179, not a cheap one - its goofy exterior hides a powerful idea. Devices driven directly by internet content are likely to become commonplace. If youre willing to pay the price, the Chumby isnt a ba...
