Constantly recharging your smartphone or tablet pc? Can’t even find your tablet half the time?! Then the Chumby could be just the device you need in your kitchen and/or bedroom.
The Chumby 8 is the latest device from Chumby, and just like his cousin, the smaller
Chumby One, he is a free-standing, multipurpose device for entertainment and information – especially great in the kitchen or the bedroom.
Chumby’s special feature is that you can use the internet without the need to open up & switch on your computer. His functionality is similar to a smartphone or tablet – all you need is a Wi-Fi internet connection. With loads of apps, which you can all download on
chumby.com, your Chumby will keep you up to date with all your favourite topics via the internet – but without the need for a computer!
The Chumby 8 has an 8" (800 x 600 pixels) resistive touchscreen. This means the screen responds when pressure is applied to its surface. You operate the Chumby by tapping the screen with your fingertip or a pen (not included). No keyboards, no fuss!
Even without an internet connection, the Chumby 8 is still very useful: You can connect your Chumby to your MP3/4 player, a USB dongle or memory card to play your music collection, using Chumby’s built-in stereo speakers. You can also use your Chumby as a gaming console as there are 93 different games apps! But that’s not all: There are more than 200 different types of clocks and a variety of different calendars which you can display on your Chumby. And, as he stands up, he can also function as a digital photo or video frame. Via the tons of apps, the Chumby’s possibilities for use are only as limited as your imagination (well, almost)!
Technical info:
Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 13 cm
Power supply: mains adaptor (included)
Mains cable length: 175 cm
Provided with a 5V/2.5A power plug
2 USB ports
2 ports for memory cards – SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, CF (compact flash)
1 x headphone jack
Dual stereo speakers
8" (800 x 600 pixel) resistive colour touchscreen
800MHZ Marvell Armada 166 Processor
128 MB RAM
Runs using Linux OS
Works with ActionScript 3, Flash Lite 4 and has an onboard WebKit browser (harnessing Google Chrome)
With the Chumby 8, you can access the internet from anywhere in your home – way more comfortable than a bulky old laptop… and better still, it’s ALL for play – nothing that’s connected to work!
Customize your device, assemble your favourite apps and simply enjoy your Chumby experience!
Technical info:- Dimensions: 22x18x13cm
- Power supply: Power supply: mains adaptor 5V / 2,5A (included)
- Length of Cable: 175cm