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Chumby 8 (photos)

Take a closer look at the Chumby 8, which features a larger screen, full Web browser, and an overhauled user interface.

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Donald Bell has spent more than five years as a CNET senior editor, reviewing everything from MP3 players to the first three generations of the Apple iPad. He currently devotes his time to producing How To content for CNET, as well as weekly episodes of CNET's Top 5 video series.
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Chumby 8

After licensing out its software to help Sony create the Dash, Chumby is taking back the reigns and creating its own large-screen Internet dashboard, the Chumby 8. The device features an 8-inch touch screen, and unlike the Sony Dash or previous Chumby products, includes a full Web browser to complement its selection of customizable widgets.
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Similar to the Insignia Infocast (also based on the Chumby platform), the Chumby 8 includes memory card expansion slots for SD cards and compact flash, allowing users to load photos directly.
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The back of the Chumby 8 includes two USB ports (one shown in use), along with a line output and power adapter socket (not shown). By connecting your own USB thumbdrive, you can play back locally stored music and video files on the Chumby 8.
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The Chumby 8 (shown here) is constructed with a rubberized black plastic, and uses a matte display that doesn't easily smudge.
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The top edge of the Chumby offers a large button used to call up the main menu. All other controls are left to the touch screen.

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