Zipit Wireless Messenger
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The Zipit Wireless Messenger is a small clamshell device originally produced by Aeronix, which is now under the spin-off Zipit Wireless, Inc.,[1] that enables Instant Messaging (AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Messenger) while on Wi-Fi wireless networks. The Zipit Wireless Messenger received the iParenting Media Award in 2005[2] and the Zipit Z2 was awarded “DigitalLife 2007 Best of Show – Portable Gear” by PC Magazine.[3] The Z1 was also recognized by the InnoVision Technology Awards as an award winner in the Technology Application category.[4] They are $150.
Geekcorps, a humanitarian organization trying to bridge the Digital Divide has proposed the Zipit as a leading low-cost communication device.[5]
On Sept. 27, 2007, Zipit Wireless introduced the Zipit Wireless Messenger 2 (Z2). It has a full color display, backlit keyboard, Mini-SD memory card slot, MP3 player(MyTunez), streaming audio support, and a photo viewer(MyPhotoz).[6] The Z2 runs Linux.[7]
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[edit] References
- ^ Aeronix Inc. Announces Spin-Off Of Zipit Wireless Inc..
- ^ iParenting Media Awards - Zipit Wireless Messenger By Aeronix.
- ^ Digital Life 2007- Best of Show.
- ^ InnoVision Technology Awards Program.
- ^ Geekcorps Mali noting the Zipit as low-cost device to deter the digital divide
- ^ Product details.
- ^ Linux IM pad beefs up, invites hacking.
[edit] External links
- Zipit home page
- Zipit linux community site
- Zipit details from ElkGroveWireless
- Zipit hacking from Karosium: 1 2 3 4 5
- Zipit review
