ZIPIT Z2 All-In-One Wi-Fi Messenger (Black)

by Zipit

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 3 x 0.9 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00115PR2O
• Item model number: Z2A
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Product Description

The Zipit Z2 makes it easy 2 stay in touch with friends. The Z2 lets you text and IM while connected to Wi-Fi all in one cool little device. Chat with up to 99 friends at the same time. With the Z2's MyFriends feature, you can see all your text and IM buddies in one single list. All you you need to get started is a free IM account, WI-FI access, and to activate your Z2 with a service subscription plan. The days of fighting over the family computer are over!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Watch Out for the new mandatory monthly fees!!!, July 13, 2008

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H. Hok (Columbus, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZIPIT Z2 All-In-One Wi-Fi Messenger (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Previously I would have recommended a zipit. I owed the first generation product and it was perfect; communication was reliable and free. My ONLY complaint w/the Z1 was the black & white screen wasn't back-lit. Now Zipit has made the decision to charge a monthly service fee of $10 to use a service that is free, the instant messaging feature. It is cheaper to purchase unlimited text for your cellphone for $5 extra dollars a month, so why bother? The product is still viable if you purchased a Z2 for $149 because then the instant messaging wi-fi service is still free and you could add a phone number for an additional $5 a month, if you needed to also have a phone number for receiving text messages from other phones. But now the company has defiantly screwed everything up with the $10 monthly access charges and is no longer worth your while. Check out the sony mylo2 or nokia 810 if you are trying to get away from monthly fees.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fee for usage of free service, March 12, 2009

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F. Bungert "traveler" (Pa.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZIPIT Z2 All-In-One Wi-Fi Messenger (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

WARNING - RIP-OFF These guys have the nerve to rig this thing so that you have to pay them $9.99 a month to use free service at wifi locations. What a Rip-Off!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hackable, December 7, 2010

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John C. Hanson IV (Tinley Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ZIPIT Z2 All-In-One Wi-Fi Messenger (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This thing is great. I haven't tried the stock operating system because of complaints about a monthly/yearly fee but I loaded a version of Debian and it works great plus no extra monthly/yearly costs! Would recommend to anyone looking for a small portable device to IM with.