Designer Chumby up for sale: $600 never seemed so functional

Apparently Sara Antoinette Martin is quite the artist, and either her or Chumby (or both) are mighty, mighty proud of her handiwork. Available now for those unaffected by things like global recession and public opinion, the Designer Chumby pictured in the gallery below can be had for $599.95. Functionally, it's exactly the same as the vanilla Chumby -- which, by the way, sells for "just" $199.95 -- but we dare you to convince us the bragging rights attached aren't worth the extra four bills. Okay, we're convinced.

Designer Chumby up for sale: $600 never seemed so functional

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:33AM]

What the fuck is this?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:38AM]

Are you insulting Chumby?!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:39AM]

i'd never buy this thing for $600 even if it played crisis, had copy/paste, cut cake, blend or wutever u guys come up with everyday,,,

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 2:40AM]

Still waiting for HUSTLER® branded Chumby.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:16AM]

i like it! But it needs Bluetooth 2.1

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 3:58AM]

Mmm, that'll sure wake me up.

Creepy.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:11AM]

But what does it do?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 4:21AM]

And people still complains that a PS3 it's too expensive. WTF IS THIS?????

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 5:23AM]

Hey, I think it's kind of cute.
If it's hand painted and unique, then great. It'll suit someone out there.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 8:46AM]

nice advertisement

[grindboy Posted Jan 22nd 2009 7:16AM]

Wow! That's weird! I've never felt the urge to buy a Chumby and a rarely buy anything off ebay but now I want to buy a Chumby off ebay...


Stop messing with my head Engadget!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 7:28AM]

Chumby needs an update.

[Ryan Trevisol Posted Jan 22nd 2009 7:48AM]

Looking for a Tele Darren? I can totally hook you up.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 8:59AM]

Are they fish with girls heads?Or girls with fish hair? That my friends its the real question. THAT...and what exactly this artist was consuming while doing this project.


on a side note: Holy crap that's NOT cheap!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 9:30AM]

Loved my chumby, but who want to see that first thing in the morning?

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 10:50AM]

jeez....kinda ugly. I don't think I'd pay $600 for a custom painted chumby, but I would *definitely* buy a $199 plain vanilla chumby again! Waking up to Pandora every morning rules!

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 12:51PM]

I want to love my Chumby, but it has the worst, wonkiest touchscreen I have ever seen. it takes forever to just get the most basic of settings changed.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 22nd 2009 11:33AM]

for the love of all that is holy, WTF IS A CHUMBY?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 1st 2009 12:34PM]

$600 seems a fair price to me given that it's hand-painted by the artist, limited edition, and comes with other original art, but I do kind of wonder about the wisdom of bringing out such a premium product in this economy.