We're somewhat amused that its versatility is listed as a "con", especially given the tons of threads on this forum asking us to make it do even *more* stuff.

Here are some recent reviews:

*New* http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/02/r … mby-l.html

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/ … umby_N.htm

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iZCx … QD8V2UEI00

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/2 … technology

It is unfortunate that it seems like most of these reviewers don't get it. It certainly reflects on the 2.5 star and tentative thumbs up ratings.
I do agree with some of the points made. The sheer number of widgets can become confusing.
No the chumby is not a perfect device. But it is the only device which does what it does. It can only get better. The trouble with reviewers is they don't have the time and energy to truly personalize the Chumby or they don't care. The best thing about it is it's ultimate flexibility. The chumby can be made to be exactly what you want it to be by the end user.
Too bad they did not focus their articles on the adaptability of the Chumby as much as they did their network connection issues.
I find it hard to believe that a tech writer couldn't get his chumby connected.
I was able to without even opening the manual. And I am using apple airport extreme base stations for my wireless setup.
One thing you cant remove from the equation is human error.
Yaesumofo

IMHO it is a mistake to focus the marketing of the Chumby as a alarm clock.
This function is secondary to even the internet radio function IMHO.
If the radio function was the focus then they would stop complaining about the price.
Yaesumofo