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Chumby

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Chumby is an open-source hardware device that allows owners to connect wirelessly to the Chumby network and add different content widgets and applications as they become available through Chumby’s developer network. Additionally, users can modify the hardware arrangements to turn their Chumby into a universal remote control or other functions their imagination and intellect allows for. The device is about the size of a football and comes preloaded with an LCD screen, speakers, USB ports, and memory and storage.

Some examples of widgets and uses for the Chumby are as music players for your mp3/mp4a libraries, viewers for Flickr and Facebook photos, RSS readers, and eBay auction trackers. A insider’s release is currently available as of December 2007, with an official launch expected at some point in early 2008.

Milestones

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  Chumby — Adds content and rich capabilities from Facebook and Twitter, joining content from partners like CBS, MTV Networks, MySpace, and the New York Times (8/20/08)
  Posted 8/20/08 at 12:17pm
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  Chumby received $12.5M in Series B funding. (3/31/08)
  Posted 3/31/08 at 10:15am
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  Chumby received $5M in Series A funding. (12/1/06)
  Posted 12/21/07 at 7:33pm
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  Chumby added Ken Steele as Principal Software Architect and Founder.
  Posted 12/21/07 at 7:22pm
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  Chumby added Susan Kare as Creative Director.
  Posted 3/19/08 at 5:58pm
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  Chumby added Steve Adler as VP Business Development and Founder.
  Posted 12/21/07 at 7:22pm
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  Chumby added Will Headapohl as COO.
  Posted 3/19/08 at 5:58pm
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  Chumby added Andrew Huang as VP Hardware Engineering and Founder.
  Posted 12/21/07 at 7:21pm
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  Chumby added Duane Maxwell as VP Software Development and Founder.
  Posted 12/21/07 at 7:21pm
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  Chumby added Steve Tomlin as Founder and CEO.
  Posted 12/21/07 at 7:20pm
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  Chumby added Douglas Downs as CFO.
  Posted 3/19/08 at 5:58pm
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  Chumby added Rick Maiero as VP Product Management.
  Posted 3/19/08 at 5:58pm
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  Chumby added Ken Wallis as VP Operations.
  Posted 3/19/08 at 5:58pm

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Chumby

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Website	chumby.com
Blog	chumby.wordpress.com
Stage	Beta
Launch Date	June 23, 2007
Tags	portable-computer

Above: Chumby Screenshot -- #1
Uploaded: 2/5/08

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