Many alarm combinations can trigger different music and widgets on each day. Presents data from many internet sources. Streams online music stations.
No web browser means you can’t access some of your favorite content. Mediocre device interface. Widget quality varies greatly. Can’t stream music from local network. Ad widgets might pop into your rotation.
After several years of updates, the Chumby8 finds its footing as a fancy clock radio. For everything else, you’ll probably reach for an iPad or laptop. Product Chumby8 Company Chumby Industries Contact chumby.com Price $199.95 Requirements Wi-Fi...
Sammanfattning: After a few weeks of use, the cuteness and novelty wear off. Chumby picks up road wear. (Tip: Buy a dark color.) We found that you’ll soon forget about chumby if you use it to try and replicate sites and data you see often on your desktop anyway. But if you can discover..
Power is supplied by an AC adapter that must be plugged in
The Chumby is an amazing little device that can do a whole lot in a little bean bag package. This bean bag is a whole lot of fun and has some pretty functional applications and widgets as well. With the ability to tell time, predict the weather, play ...
Sammanfattning: Sometimes we let seminal technological moments pass us by, but if you start getting chummy with the chumby right now, at least you can say that you were there when… What makes the chumby the Woodstock music concert of the internet age? Let’s start with...
Wide range of Internet-enabled widgets. Surprisingly versatile. Cuddliest technology device ever
PSAs and sponsored widgets appear without your permission. Touchscreen responds to fingernails better than fingertips. Requires power cord at all times.
The Chumby is one of the first Internet appliances that will please geeks and nontechies alike. We easily recommend it for anyone who wants to bring Web data into their bedroom, kitchen, living room, or any computer-free zone....
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Publicerad: 2008-06-03, Författare: Bruce , testad av: Businessweek.com
Quick access to Web content and radio without a computer
No Web browsing or two-way e-mail; no battery; finicky touchscreen
A novel concept, but at $180, too many shortcomings and limitations
Sammanfattning: Wouldn’t it be great to keep tabs on weather, news, and your social networks anywhere in your home? Now there is a way to with the Chumby. What is Chumby and what else can it do? Read on to find out more. Chumby comes in three different colors: pearl, ...
Cute. Leather casing protects device. Stutter-free streaming via Wi-Fi.
Expensive. Poor sound quality. Setting the alarm is difficult. Touch screen is quirky and buttons are too small.
Meet the Chumby, a Wi-Fi device that wakes you up in the morning and keeps you informed and entertained throughout the day. Its cute and cuddly, but were not sure an alarm clock needs to support so much media or cost this much....
Sammanfattning: Video Review: Have you ever gone into an electronics store looking for a piece of equipment, lets say a 1080p TV set, to complement your swank bachelor pad and had the salesman try to sell you an over priced, under performing piece of crap? Who cares i...
