The new Chumby is here !

Is it a toy? an internet radio? a clock? a digital picture frame? It is really hard to tell because Chumby is all that and much more. It's lovable leather-pillow soft out-case has been removed and its price lowered from $199 to just $99, but it is still the the same... "thing". Whatever that is.

Chumby has a 1 hour rechargeable battery but it is meant to be connected, probably standing in your night table or your desk. It also has a speaker, a touch screen, wireless access to the internet, a USB port that can take a few devices including a SSD key with your music in mp3. It also has an FM receiver.

What makes it so special is the collection of small widgets you can download from its website, giving the little critter countless applications. To date, you can find more that 1500 such little flash-created apps. And if you are of the DIY kind, you can program your Chumby to do whatever you like, from a holiday calendar display to a remote webcam visor.

WiFi Radio with a great sound

Acoustic Energy’s Wi-Fi radio is capable of accessing over 99% of internet radio stations broadcast anywhere in the world. It is compatible with all three major streaming formats. No subscription to pay, no signal coverage problems and no international content boundaries. It can also play music stored on any Wi-Fi enabled PC in the home.

This device links to any Wi-Fi network to stream both live and listen again internet radio content. Channels are listed alphabetically and the easy to use multi-function control knob makes choosing a station simpler than an FM radio. AE Wi-Fi radio brings all the benefits of internet radio to the bedroom, kitchen, or even the garden.

Features are great, but what is really outstanding is AE’s acoustic excellence in sound, making it one of the best sounding radios on the market.