Linked by David Adams on Fri 15th Jul 2005 15:38 UTC
Aeronix used Linux to build a $99 instant messenger appliance aimed at kids. Naturally, hackers soon took an interest in expanding the device's functionality. The Zipit includes an 802.11b/g WiFi radio, 16-color greyscale LCD with QVGA (320x240) resolution, and a thumb keyboard with rubber buttons. It's based on a 90MHz ARM720T-based Cirrus embedded processor, running a 2.4.21 Linux kernel. This detailed device profile of Aeronix's Zipit showcases several Zipit hacks, and offers device vendors advice on how to sell more units.
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2005-07-12
I am so gonna buy one of those!
It looks really cool and that's a pretty good pricepoint, but the thing that's convincing me to get it is that it includes busybox