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[News] New Good Review of the Linux-based Chumby

Chumby offers widgets of fun and data in miniature

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| At its core, the Chumby is a tiny Linux-based computer stuffed into a soft, 
| leather-like case that resembles a beanbag. It uses Wi-Fi to connect to the 
| Internet, from which it downloads widgets that deliver specific bits of 
| information to its 3.5-inch touchscreen.   
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http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/silverman/5608240.html


Related:

Linux-based programmable clock radio arrives

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| The Linux-based Chumby started shipping in limited quantities in November. 
| Designed for the bedside, desktop, and kitchen counter, the alarm-clock sized 
| Chumby boasts hackable, open source hardware, software, and "outerware" 
| (patterns are available for those wishing to dress their chumby in new 
| jackets).     
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http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5499660354.html


The Chumby: Fun, Hackable and full of Potential

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| All in all I give the Chumby a big thumbs up. It's fun to use and easy to 
| hack so it's perfectly suited to satisfy your inner geek. It's also useful 
| and cheap enough that you can convince your non-geek Significant Other to buy 
| you one. If the community comes through with a decent package repository and 
| tools, I see lots of potential besides just playing Flash widgets. I just 
| hope that they can fix the touchscreen's responsiveness when using your 
| finger instead of a stylus or the tip of your nail.      
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http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/96965/


Review: Chumby

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| So far it’s a nice piece of gadgetry to have around. I’ve been enjoying 
| letting it auto-cycle through a bunch of channels including Woot!, Google 
| News, and others, and occasionally I lookup to see what the Panda at the zoo 
| is doing, which is always fun. I also find myself occasionally playing one of 
| the many Flash-lite based games around, so it’s a key tool for any 
| procrastinator. I could also imagine using it as a reminder tool or alarm 
| clock and even having it cycle through my pictures on Picasa. The 
| possibilities are definitely endless.       
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http://www.geek.com/review-chumby/


Linux gadget to replace the clock radio?

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| Chumby, a venture-backed San Diego startup, is readying a 
| soft, leather-covered Linux-powered gadget conceived as an
|  Internet-era replacement for clock and table radios. 
| Expected to ship in "early summer," pending FCC approval, 
| the "Chumby" device features open, hackable hardware, 
| software, and yes, "outerware" APIs. 
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http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS4509751265.html

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