Chumby

5 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Chumby. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 100/100 and experts rate this product 73/100.

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Expert review by : William Van Winkle (computerpoweruser.com)

Chumby Industries Chumby

We've seen Internet-ready fridges come and go. PC desktop widgets seem to have had their day. Just when the “Internet appliance” idea seems to have died, we get the chumby. Can a great UI do for widgets what TiVo's interface did for DVRs?

Initial chumby setup requires associating the chumby with your wireless LAN, creating a free account through a regular Web browser, linking the chumby to that account, and selecting some content—a simple, five-minute process. Chumby's only weakness...

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Expert review by : Anthony Dhanendran (talktalk.co.uk)

Chumby

Run widgets on this Wifi device to find news, weather information and more MORE: Watch our video review of the Chumby The Chumby is a slightly odd device that resembles a childâs soft toy with ...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Dan Tynan, (techworld.com)

Chumby web-browsing device review

Until now, most web-browsing devices have been too hobbled, too limited, or just too weird.

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 you're willing to pay the price, the Chumby isn't a bad...

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (mysears.com)

I want this little Device, Way Cool!

Basically it can take any web widget you are using or want and display it in any room in your house - bedroom, kitchen, garage. You can stream music, display photos, see weather forecasts, stock ticker or should I say falling stock ticker, etc.

Oct, 2008

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