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Very poor interface and there are many hidden costs in the product to keep it functioning. Used it a few times then discarded it.
I purchased this device for 49.99, which is about 109 dollars from working. Only real annoyance is that the keys don't always take input when trying to type fast. The only hardware setup issues I had were when I went to install the updates required before the device would work.
It took a painful 20 minutes to find out the details around whether or not simple IM capability really required me to pay a full year's worth of service. When it restarted, it forgot my network password, and would not function until I unrestricted access to my network. Somehow, this was not clear enough.
It started out of box OK, found my network, asked for my network password, and then said it had to restart. it did. Basically the real price of the hardware is 160.
After all install updates were done, it worked beautifully though.No compliants with the hardware once setup, works great. Great interface though.I would recommend this as an option for those of you who don't already own a phone with the same capability or want to just do texting in an area with a Wi-Fi hook-up.
That is my only complaint. This unit could easily do alot more.
Will run Linux in terminal mode fairly easy. Is great at detecting WiFi hot spots.
I purchased this for fun, period. What I use it for mostly is mp3's and WiFi detection.
Many WiFi detection units with similar capability cost about twice as much. Plays your mp3's in a nice list with different options in listing.
Why did the company tie it down and not allow a full GUI OS system on it. Please check out CorkyMoo dot com.
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.
If you've ever used your phone for IM'ing, you might notice that responses may be a little late. For a college student like me, a small down payment and small monthly premiums for only a year is HEAVEN.As for the device itself, it IS great. first off, you have the option of paying monthly, or in one lump some. The only thing i can say bad about it is that the keyboard is made to type slow.
After the first 12 months, you can continue IM'ing without a plan, but if you need a texting number, you must continue to pay. While everyone under me likes to gripe and complain about the monthly fee, i actually enjoy it. With the Zipit, they come in real time. It's made for people who think open source is sexy. when you first start up, it takes a bit to get all the updates, but once you have it running it's lightning fast.
Now, the "Wi-Fi only" usage may turn some people off, but i live on a college campus that has Wi-Fi everywhere, so for me it's great. yadda yadda yadda. this to me sounds like the device was originally going to be $150 anyway and Zipit came up with the monthly fee as a sort of payment plan. while that has fixed my spelling, it was a little annoying at first. from the time when i first push the power button to the time i send my first IM is maybe around 20-30 seconds.
the response time for the IM's are fast too. I would reccommend this device to anyone on a college campus.and if you're a linux freak then this is for you. you get the picture
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