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Zipit Wireless Messenger 2


$150.00 Released January, 2008

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Cheap monthly text messaging fee. Inexpensive text-only device. Full QWERTY keyboard.

The Cons:No web browser. A little big. Freezes randomly.

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.

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Product Shot 2 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.

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

User Reviews (5)

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Pros
  • 3

    Cheap monthly text messaging fee

  • 3

    Inexpensive text-only device

  • 2

    Full QWERTY keyboard

  • 2

    WiFi enabled for free instant messaging

  • 1

    Text message using SMS

Cons
  • 2

    No web browser

  • 1

    A little big

  • 1

    Freezes randomly

  • 1

    Poor sound quality

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Janey
Janey : #zipit_wireless_messenger_2 It's time to renew my minutes- I have a net 10- can I do the 4.99 plan by the first and charge to my account without messages adjusting on my account? Mar 29, 12
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Kay
Kay: #zipit_wireless_messenger_2 Does it work in Canada? Jan 3, 11
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  • Erik

    Erik: Kinda. Barely.

    Zipit uses WiFi to send and receive txt messages, so technically it works everywhere that you have wireless Internet. However, on the receiving end, the cell phone that you are txting has to support the technology that Zipit is using (Z2). It looks like in their FAQ that only Fido Wireless is supported in Canada:

    http://www.zipitwireless.com/faq.aspx?skinid=2#Texting_-_How_does_it_work_

    So, you'd be able to txt your friends that either a) have a Zipit, b) are on Fido, or c) live in the USA. Jan 5, 11

hipotecas
hipotecas: #zipit_wireless_messenger_2 Cell phone contracts cost a lot, and furthermore, its easier to dodge a SMS/Text Message than a cell phone call, so such a device provides greater peace of mind. We need more devices like this.. Jul 20, 08
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mouthygyrl
mouthygyrl: #zipit_wireless_messenger_2 Although not avaible in Canada, does it work there? Jul 16, 08
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amymontiel7
amymontiel7: #zipit_wireless_messenger_2 well yeah but...im only allowed to get that cuz im only yung and + i aint allowed to call so yeah i like these kinda more :] Jul 15, 08
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squalorking
squalorking: #zipit_wireless_messenger_2 Though it has a good price point and design, it's too late. IM on cell phones- even in 'Merica, is common. Mar 13, 08
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