Chumby is 100% hackable and designed to be from the start; unlike Apple iPod, it is user accessible.
The hardware housings can be easily modified and changed to the liking of a hacker. You can also modify the PCB “guts” as they are protected by Creative Commons Licenses not to mention the open source.
I am hoping the Chumby becomes wildly popular, and if it does, I think there will be a lot of accessories available. Already they have screen shields available on Amazon, and charms available on the Chumby website. I think there will be more add-ons, and I REALLY hope there will be a rechargable battery soon. I do believe that Chumby will be continually working to keep the Chumby competitive.
iPod may be able to play some videos, but its not customizable and interactive in the way that Chumby is. iPod has been around for years, and they keep improving it and coming out with new features and it still cannot compare with the Chumby. iPod price varies greatly, but to purchase one to play video and MP3, they are not cheap. Chumby is a more affordable gadget and, as I have said, does more.
So dontcha want one?
