Device Profile: Aeronix Zipit instant messenger appliance (Linux Devices)

[Posted July 18, 2005 by cook]

Linux Devices reviews the Aeronix Zipit, an inexpensive instant messenger appliance that runs an embedded Linux operating system. "The Zipit is marketed under brandnames that include ZipitWireless and K-Byte, and is currently available at Target and TigerDirect, priced at $99, in colors that include white, silver, blue, red, and pink. It includes an 802.11b WiFi radio, 16-color greyscale LCD with QVGA (320x240) resolution, and a thumb keyboard with rubber buttons. Also included is a stereo DAC (digital audio converter) connected to a speaker and headphone jack."

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