Oct 20 2008
The Chumby “Killer App”
It’s been nearly a year since I first got my Chumby. It’s a neat little gadget, with wireless widget goodness. However, it didn’t have a “killer app”. But now, finally, I think it does. That app is Pandora.
The Chumby already had internet radio stations, but I really didn’t have the time to wade through them. With Pandora I put in “Kate Bush” and it goes out and builds a playlist of songs by and like Kate. It’s a neat way to hear music from artists you may like, but have never heard. Some of the stuff is a little obvious (too much Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan for my Kate Bush taste) but it’s pretty good at guessing.
And, believe it or not, but the little Chumby, with its rear-firing speakers, sounds pretty darn good. I’ve got it sitting in front of my keyboard, snuggled between my two monitors.
2 Responses to “The Chumby “Killer App””
Awesome Ron! I really love Chumbawumba tooooooo! Such a cool band! I’m a little confused by your usage of my favorite band’s name but I’m just soooooo glad to have something else in common!!! Yay!!! Wait, my break is over, back to the register.
If you want some non Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan recommendations I recommend the following chicks:
Vienna Teng
Regina Spektor
Bat for Lashes
Fiona Apple
Milla (honest to god, Milla Jovovich’s first album is amazing even if she is a model.)