An Alarm Clock that Runs on Linux: Meet the Chumby
Meet the Chumby. This high tech alarm clock features a 3.5 inch LCD touch screen, USB ports in the back, and integrated speakers. It runs on a Linux based platform and allows total user hackability.
This is the first alarm clock that you might feel bad about throwing across the room, even though you probably wouldn’t break it. The leather covered padding that helps to protect the unit.
After registering your Wi-Fi enabled device on the Chumby website you will be able to use all the features including the 550 widgets already designed, with more being added frequently. Widgets that are already available give you the ability to watch clips from your favorite television shows or listen to internet radio.
The biggest downfall of the Chumby would have to be the lack of portability. It must be plugged in at all times and does not offer any alternate power sources. For the $180 price tag, you think they would have included something like that.
For more information about the Chumby, go here.
