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Zipit Wireless Messenger 2
The Zipit Wireless Messenger 2 messaging specific device that can send SMS text messages over the cellular network, or send IMs if connected through WiFi. The IM works with your AOL, Yahoo and MSN IM accounts for free using the 802.11 g/b wireless protocols. The Z2 can play music and has a photo viewer along with a microSD slot for additional storage. It can also stream internet radio. It is similar in size to a smartphone.
MSRP $149.99
Release date January, 2008
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Text-Messaging
The Z2 uses the standard SMS text messaging protocol, meaning you can send text messages to any cell phone. The monthly service plan for the text messaging access costs $4.99/month, making it a cheap alternative to high text messaging fees with your standard cell phone service provider. The Zipit has a cap on the number of textmessages sent and received with the plan (3,000) so you never have overages.
Features
- Screen: 2.9” LCD with 320 X 240 resolution
- Weight: 0.781 lbs
- Dimensions: 3.74" X 3" X 0.9"
- Fully backlit QWERTY keyboard
- No IM fees
- $4.99/month for text messaging
- Stream internet radio
- Plays music
- Share photos
- microSD slot for added storage
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
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Zipit Wireless Messenger 2
• ZIPIT Z2 All-In-One Wi-Fi Messenger (Black)
UPC: 854623001070
EAN: 0854623001070
MPN: Z2A
Competitors
MSRP $479.00
Released November, 2007
Pros
- Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
- Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
- Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
Cons
- Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
- Slow web page rendering
- Still/video camera is nearly useless
Zipit Wireless Messenger 2
vs.
Nokia N810
MSRP $550.00
Released March, 2007
Pros
- Beautiful, large, bright display (7" TFT, 800x480)
- Touchscreen interface
- Excellent media playback breadth
Cons
- Sluggish performance (1 sec. lag from action to response)
- Doesn't support Flash for web browsing
- Expensive ($550)
Zipit Wireless Messenger 2
vs.
Archos 704 WiFi
Reviews
March 12, 2008
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Pros
- Cheap monthly text messaging fee
- Inexpensive text-only device
- Full QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- No web browser
- A little big
- Freezes randomly
- Poor sound quality
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March 12, 2008
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Pros
- Cheap monthly text messaging fee
- Inexpensive text-only device
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- WiFi enabled for free instant messaging
- Text message using SMS
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July 15, 2008
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Pros
- Cheap monthly text messaging fee
- Inexpensive text-only device
- WiFi enabled for free instant messaging
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