About chumby industries

chumby industries, based in San Diego, California, is a software company that works with consumer electronics OEMs to bring a rich and personalized internet experience to a multitude of connected products, ranging from devices as simple as clock radios to high-definition televisions.

Products

chumby industries sells two consumer devices: the chumby one and the original chumby, now called the "classic." Used anywhere in the home or office, both chumbys are streaming internet media players that deliver users' favorite parts of the internet in a friendly, always-on, always-fresh format. They serve as a window to a user’s “internet life,” but away from the desktop.

Both products offer access to free content and have a 3.5 in LCD touchscreen, multiple alarm settings, one-click control panel access, motion sensor, stereo headphone output, Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11 b/g), USB Ethernet compatibility, over-the-air software updates, and dimmable backlight.

chumby one: ABS plastic, white with blue trim, supports rechargeable lithium-ion battery, volume knob, FM radio tuner, 2W mono speaker, 1 USB port. Price: $119.95. Product details and photos.

chumby classic: Italian leather, multiple colors, 2 USB ports, charm attachment and free charm set included, 2W stereo speakers. Price: $199.95. Product details and photos.

Features & Content

Over 1,500 applications in more than 30 categories, ranging from news and entertainment to videos, music, sports and more are available for free from high profile media partners such as Pandora Radio, CBS, NPR, MTV Networks, The New York Times, The Weather Channel Interactive, and AOL's SHOUTcast. chumby also offers user-generated content as well as thousands of internet radio stations and the ability to share photos, e-cards and more with family and friends.

Senior Management:

Steve Tomlin, CEO and Founder
bunnie Huang, VP Hardware Engineering, Founder
Duane Maxwell, VP Software Development, Founder
Susan Kare, Creative Director, Founder
Ken Steele, Principal Software Architect, Founder

Investors:

Avalon Ventures
JK&B Capital
Masthead Venture Partners
O'Reilly AlphaTech Ventures

Company Headquarters:

chumby industries, inc.
12264 El Camino Real, Suite 203
San Diego, CA 92130

Contact:

Michael Coleman
michael@chumby.com


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