Just how good is WiFi Chumby alarm clock?
Written by admin on February 28th, 2008 in Gadgets.
Everyone wants to love this cute little thing. Chumby is a fun little alarm clock that features more things than my smartphone: touchscreen, WiFi, accelerometer, active user/developer community and lots more. Does it live up to our wide-eyed expectations?
No. No one wants to come out and say it, but you can always trust Gadgetell to give it to you straight. It isn’t ready. This isn’t the model you want. These are not the droids you are looking for
Yes, it cute, cuddly, bean-bag armored and can be almost anything. Here is what everyone agrees: the concept is awesome. The product falls short. If you read the reviews (and I have) here is what everyone complains about:
- Networking is cumbersome
- touchscreen is tough to use
- it’s powercord is not optional, no batteries
- no way to avoid the advertisements (some of us would pay a higher premium for that)
- bringing up the control panel isn’t easy, especially to quiet the thing down
- screen is too bright at night.
Again, we all love the concept of a connected alarm clock and to be sure, the Chumby blows away even its closest competitor. But it could be so much more and be much better. I am thrilled that products like this exist and can’t wait to see the 2nd offering.
Reviews: [AP] and [USAToday]
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