Chumby One

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https://store.chumby.com/index.php?cPat ... cts_id=102" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone else interested in this gadget? From what I've heard this newer model is going to support even more hacks than the old one. I'm pretty excited myself.
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The newer model says that it has a 2gb internal SD card. Does that mean you could replace it with something of higher capacity?
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I honestly don't know why the Classic costs more. It has one or two things the One doesn't have, but the One blows the Classic away overall. For $100, its a great deal. I would love one to play Pandora with. Only bad thing is the battery isn't included.
Does anyone know how video looks on it? I think I read that the refresh rate isn't too great, but I may be thinking of something else.
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Call me vain, but I really dislike the new design. I'm almost willing to pay the extra amount for the original design - it's part of what set it apart from all other gadgets out there.
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Have any of you used these things? How well do they work and how long does their battery last. They seem neat, if somewhat gimmicky.
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I really like the USB port in the back, plugging in my mp3 player would be nice. If I get one I will write you guys a review.

edit: http://www.bunniestudios.com/blog/?p=262" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Now thats cool.
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The original chumby has no battery, which sucks, but the makers were nice enough to leave clearly labeled pads on the PCB for wiring an internal battery yourself.

I really like the original, but I am not digging the new one. Someone figured out a way to install Chumby apps on the N800, I tried it, but I do not really see the advantage over a secondary monitor. I can see where some people would really want one, but I have the space for the alternatives, and I do not need to be fashionable. :P

Anyhow, this new Chumby looks lame. Without the Leather feel, it is pretty generic. Maybe if it were at least 5-7", so it could be used as a digital photo frame as well...
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http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/13/chumby-one-review/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just found this posted today.
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Relevant: http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails ... lick=42379" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

More so before the chumby one beat it price wise, if they could get it down to $70-80 USD, it would be an interesting kit.
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