Zipit Wireless Messenger - Z2A

Zipit : Z2A

Main Features

IM - instant message seamlessly with AOL, Yahoo, and MSN IM accounts - hold as many simultaneous conversations as you dare. Since it works anywhere there is a free, open wireless network, IM all you want for FREE! That's right...FREE!
Chill to your favorite music with MyTunezTM while you IM & text. You can listen to your favorite MP3's or stream internet radio stations.
Show off your latest photos and slideshows with MyPhotozTM
Express yourself with all kinds of cool backgrounds, skins, and themes
Also, more cool features to be announced soon!

Product Description

Whether you're texting with friends and family or keeping in touch with coworkers, this wireless messenger lets you bring your favorite instant messaging service wherever you go (monthly subscription fee required).

Product Details

Title: Zipit Wireless Messenger - Z2A
Sales Rank: 2676 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Zipit
Model: Z2A
Item Dimensions: 3.74 x 3 x 0.9 inches, 0.8 pounds
Package Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.75 x 4 inches, 0.8 pounds

Customer Reviews

Rip-Off: This is a rip-off!
They charge you an extra $9.99 a month for IM... Something that is FREE! Now if they included wireless service that would be a great deal but they don't and you have to use your own Wi-Fi. Sure that includes text messaging, but thats what we all have cell phones for. I recently broke my Zipit, (more… More reviews

a "real" review: I bought 2 of these last year for my daughters (ages 11 and 13). They work very well and we have had no problems. I signed up for a texting plan also but have since canceled it due to the fact that my kids now have cell phones and use those for texting. My kids do use these for instant messaging though...not as often as I would like… More reviews

It requires of a high additional payment (hidden).: This affirmation is false "IM all you want for FREE! That's right...FREE!"
The salesman hides that he requires himself of an additional payment. Hidden information, is deceptive. I only work 8 days. Now the device shows to a message asking a payment to continue using it. The value to pay by a year is of U$110 More reviews

Watch Out for the new mandatory monthly fees!!!: 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… More reviews

Kid loves it!: I bought the Zipit Z2A for my 16 y/o son and he loves it. He can chat with his friends from anywhere in the house rather than sitting at his computer. He brings it with him to his friend's homes and to local area hot spots. The biggest issue I had with the Zipit Z2A is that it doesn't come with the mini SD card… More reviews