Advanced

Linux-based programmable clock device ships

Posted by Sander_Marechal on · 5 comments
Linux Devices		Mail this story
Print this story

Chumby is shipping its Linux-powered device designed for the bedside, desktop, and kitchen counter. The alarm-clock sized "Chumby" has hackable hardware, software, and outerware, connects via WiFi, and can be programmed to display everything from clock faces to stock quotes, says the company. A few new details have emerged since the original announcement in June. Measuring only 5.5 x 4.25 x 3.25 (base) and 2.25 (top) inches, the Chumby lacks a keyboard or other standard interfaces. There is a touchscreen, plus an accelerometer and bend sensor that detect when the device is moved or squeezed.

Full Story

  Nav
» Read more about: Story Type: News Story; Groups: Linux

» Get new stories by e-mail: nightly or as they are published

« Return to the newswire homepage

  Related stories
» More like this

Comments (5)

techiem2 ·
Look like it could be a neat device. Set it up for multiple alarms, birthday reminders, etc. Smack it to turn off the alarm.....

:)

It will be interesting to see how it sells.
Sander_Marechal Story submitter ·
A collegue of mine already ordered one. He got an invite from Chumby that allows him to get one before they actually start selling. Unfortunately I can't spare the cash for one right now. I'm saving up for the next OpenMoko :-)
techiem2 ·
Me too! Though it looks like Phase2 might not have 850Mhz capability, but I don't know if that's a big deal as I probably wouldn't be using it for a cell anyway...(I'm poor and have a nice cheap prepaid plan right now that does all I need).
Sander_Marechal Story submitter ·
Oh well, as long as it will do 900/1800 Mhz I'm happy. I don't plan on going to the US anyway.
techiem2 ·
Yeah...I kinda live here....lol. I'm mainly excited for the WiFi and GPS capabilities. WiFi SIPphone would be great... Port Kismet and GPSDrive or some other mapping program that integrates with Kismet and it would be Awesome. ;)

Post a comment

A free account is needed to post. Write your comment here first: your text is kept in this browser while you sign up or log in, and is waiting for you when you come back.

Your message:
|||||
10
Markdown: **bold**, *italic*, [text](https://link), - lists, > quotes, $x^2$ for math. Formatting help

Sign up and post (it is free)  or  Log in and post