Reviews of the Chumby (pearl)
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CNET Review
The Good: The Chumby is an adaptable, fun, wireless multimedia device made to bring bite-size Web widgets and streaming Internet radio into your home.
The Bad: The Chumby's versatile features paradoxically make it hard to figure just what to do with it. The required power adapter limits its portability. If your home lacks Wi-Fi, then the Chumby is just a cuddly brick.
The Bottom Line: Whether you use it as a digital photo frame, Internet radio receiver, an advanced alarm clock, or some Web 2.0 task of your own devising, the Chumby is an extremely fun tech toy for the wired, modern home.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
Manufacturer: Chumby Industries
Part number: CHPEARL3NXXXX
General
- Product Type Digital multimedia receiver
- Width 5.5 in
- Depth 3.3 in
- Height 4.3 in
System
- Features Upgradable firmware
Audio System
- Output Power / Total 2 Watt
- Timer Wake
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear
Power
- Type External
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital photo playback, Digital audio playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wireless
- Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
- Network Protocols Supported DHCP
- Encryption 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2
Clock & Alarm
- Clock Yes (digital)
Built-in Display
- Type LCD
Product Photos
User Opinions
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