My Cool New E-widget.

[usedelectronics]

Well, at this years Geek fest A.K.A. O'reilly media's "foocamp" I scored a pretty cool toy.

I introduce to you the "Chumby"



 

 

 

It's a FULLY open source concept. Designed with hackers and programmers in mind.

It's designed as a remote information display, with HUGE possibilities.

Currently it has replaced my desk clock, and feeds me the following:
Photos from my flickr album.
Google news
Digg news
slashdot news
a live shamu the killer whale webcam
Stock prices
etc.
It will also play mp3s and videos.
Touch screen, built in wifi.
Only requires a wall wart.
 
 

The buzz about this item is pretty widespread, and I think it may just catch on.


They will be available in Spring 07 to the public.

[AtomSmasher]

Thats very cool, I just hope they'll be affordable when they come out.

[usedelectronics]

The target price now is 150 or less.