Constantly recharging your smartphone or tablet pc? Can't even find your tablet half the time?! Then the Chumby could be just the device you need in your kitchen and/or bedroom.

The Chumby 8 is the latest device from Chumby, and just like his cousin, the smaller Chumby One, he is a free-standing, multipurpose device for entertainment and information – especially great in the kitchen or the bedroom.

Chumby's special feature is that you can use the internet without the need to open up & switch on your computer. His functionality is similar to a smartphone or tablet – all you need is a Wi-Fi internet connection. With loads of apps, which you can all download on chumby.com, your Chumby will keep you up to date with all your favourite topics via the internet – but without the need for a computer!

The Chumby 8 has an 8" (800 x 600 pixels) resistive touchscreen. This means the screen responds when pressure is applied to its surface. You operate the Chumby by tapping the screen with your fingertip or a pen (not included). No keyboards, no fuss!

Even without an internet connection, the Chumby 8 is still very useful: You can connect your Chumby to your MP3/4 player, a USB dongle or memory card to play your music collection, using Chumby's built-in stereo speakers. You can also use your Chumby as a gaming console as there are 93 different games apps! But that's not all: There are more than 200 different types of clocks and a variety of different calendars which you can display on your Chumby. And, as he stands up, he can also function as a digital photo or video frame. Via the tons of apps, the Chumby's possibilities for use are only as limited as your imagination (well, almost)!

Technical info:
Dimensions: 22 x 18 x 13 cm
Power supply: mains adaptor (included)
Mains cable length: 175 cm
Provided with a 5V/2.5A power plug
2 USB ports
2 ports for memory cards – SD, SDHC, MMC, MS, CF (compact flash)
1 x headphone jack
Dual stereo speakers
8" (800 x 600 pixel) resistive colour touchscreen
800MHZ Marvell Armada 166 Processor
128 MB RAM
Runs using Linux OS
Works with ActionScript 3, Flash Lite 4 and has an onboard WebKit browser (harnessing Google Chrome)

With the Chumby 8, you can access the internet from anywhere in your home – way more comfortable than a bulky old laptop... and better still, it's ALL for play – nothing that's connected to work!

Customize your device, assemble your favourite apps and simply enjoy your Chumby experience!

Unfortunately, the manufacturer of Chumbay went bankrupt so that their online platform does not work anymore, but there is an alternative firmware, which continues to work.