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`BUSINESS
`Palm-sized device kid-friendly
`By Craig Crossman
`
`MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
`
`Tucson, Arizona | Published: 04.13.2008
`
`When it comes to kids on computers, the most frequently used application aside
`from game playing is communication. Kids will spend hours a day sending instant
`messages. On cell phones, texting is proving to be more popular with the small set
`than making calls.
`
`Typing messages is more than just words. Along with the text come emoticons, little
`faces that help to convey feelings such as smiling, frowning or winking. Sending
`photos and other graphic images further enhances the communication experience.
`
`advertisement
`
`If you're a parent with one or
`more computers in the home, then
`you probably know about most of
`this if you pay any attention to
`what they are doing on the
`computer. If that's the case, then
`you may be interested in a little
`hand-held device that will let the
`kids send IMs and text without
`monopolizing the computer and
`keeping your costs down to a
`minimum at the same time.
`
`Billed as the Ultimate Messaging
`Device, the Zipit Wireless
`Messenger 2, or Z2, from Zipit
`Wireless is a tiny hand-held device
`that lets your kids send IMs to
`each other for free. The Z2 opens
`up like a little laptop and sports a
`full QWERTY back-lit keyboard that's ideal for typing in dark places. The screen is a
`full-color, 2.9-inch LCD screen that can easily display colorful text and fonts,
`pictures, graphics and more. The rechargeable lithium-Ion battery lasts for hours of
`IMing.
`
`The Z2 supports 802.11b and g WiFi protocols and will work on your home's wireless
`networking with WEP and WPA security. In addition to working on any open wireless
`hot spots, Zipit Wireless has arranged for the Z2 to work for free with any of the
`thousands of McDonald's that offers WiFi service.
`
`Setting up the Z2 is a piece of cake as well. If your kids already have an IM account
`on AOL/AIM, MSN and Yahoo Messenger, they're already set to go. The Z2 works
`with all of them, and they can chat with up to 99 users at the same time. All they
`have to do is log on to any of those services using their screen name and password.
`All the names on their existing buddy lists will automatically transfer and be available
`to them on the Z2.
`
`But unlike these services on a computer, they can chat only with their buddies and
`cannot be contacted by strangers looking to open a new chat with them
`anonymously. Parents should really like that security feature. Parents can also
`control when the Z2 is active so that they can, for example, set a nighttime curfew
`to ensure their kids aren't sending IMs in the wee hours.
`
`Texting protocols work with the SMS texting platform and with more than 20 major
`cell carriers ,so they can send and receive text messages to just about anyone with a
`cell phone.
`
`The Z2 sports a MiniSD card slot for storing photos they take with a digital camera or
`images transferred from their computers. The card can also be used to store and
`transfer MP3 files. That's because the Z2 is also an MP3 player. They can also choose
`to stream music directly from the Internet. Just plug in any stereo headphones or
`ear buds and listen. So now the kids can chat, listen to music and share photos from
`virtually anywhere with a WiFi connection.
`
`There are no IM fees whatsoever. Texting fees apply. The first 10 text messages are
`free, and there is an optional 3,000 messages for $4.99 per month.
`
`If your kids are into IMing and text-ing but you don't want them on the computer all
`the time, or burning up minutes on an expensive cell phone, then the Z2 just may
`prove to be the best and most economical way for them to communicate with each
`other.
`
`GETTING THE MESSAGE
`
`www.zipitwireless.com
`
`McCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
`
`Other articles by Craig Crossman:
`See that dot?
`
`ID Vault: It protects names, passwords
`
`Pocket device locates, details digital hot spots
`
`Affordable label printer
`
`A peripheral idea that works
`
`New Freespace mouse can be used in midair
`
`New fax unit sends directly to e-mail
`
`Handheld device and Internet diagnose car
`troubles
`
`The mouse is made thoroughly modern
`
`Apple's Time Machine recovers those 'lost' files
`
`General
`El Rio
`PT Foundation Secretary
`General
`Texas Instruments
`Engineering Positions
`Engineering
`GENERAL PLASMA INC
`MACHINIST
`Health Care
`COSTCO WHOLESALE
`Hearing Aid Center Dispensing Audiologist
`Health Care
`Neurological Association
`Medical Assistant, Scheduler, Operator
`Finance and Accounting
`Texas Instruments
`Engineering Positions
`Mechanical
`Pioneer Landscaping
`Diesel Fleet Mechanic
`
`http://www.azstarnet.com/business/233994
`
`4/13/2008
`
`ZIPIT EX. 2040, pg.1
`
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`Sun, April 13, 2008
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`REAL ESTATE
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`CLASSIFIEDS
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`Go Back
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`BUSINESS
`Palm-sized device kid-friendly
`By Craig Crossman
`
`MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
`
`Tucson, Arizona | Published: 04.13.2008
`
`When it comes to kids on computers, the most frequently used application aside
`from game playing is communication. Kids will spend hours a day sending instant
`messages. On cell phones, texting is proving to be more popular with the small set
`than making calls.
`
`Typing messages is more than just words. Along with the text come emoticons, little
`faces that help to convey feelings such as smiling, frowning or winking. Sending
`photos and other graphic images further enhances the communication experience.
`
`advertisement
`
`If you're a parent with one or
`more computers in the home, then
`you probably know about most of
`this if you pay any attention to
`what they are doing on the
`computer. If that's the case, then
`you may be interested in a little
`hand-held device that will let the
`kids send IMs and text without
`monopolizing the computer and
`keeping your costs down to a
`minimum at the same time.
`
`Billed as the Ultimate Messaging
`Device, the Zipit Wireless
`Messenger 2, or Z2, from Zipit
`Wireless is a tiny hand-held device
`that lets your kids send IMs to
`each other for free. The Z2 opens
`up like a little laptop and sports a
`full QWERTY back-lit keyboard that's ideal for typing in dark places. The screen is a
`full-color, 2.9-inch LCD screen that can easily display colorful text and fonts,
`pictures, graphics and more. The rechargeable lithium-Ion battery lasts for hours of
`IMing.
`
`The Z2 supports 802.11b and g WiFi protocols and will work on your home's wireless
`networking with WEP and WPA security. In addition to working on any open wireless
`hot spots, Zipit Wireless has arranged for the Z2 to work for free with any of the
`thousands of McDonald's that offers WiFi service.
`
`Setting up the Z2 is a piece of cake as well. If your kids already have an IM account
`on AOL/AIM, MSN and Yahoo Messenger, they're already set to go. The Z2 works
`with all of them, and they can chat with up to 99 users at the same time. All they
`have to do is log on to any of those services using their screen name and password.
`All the names on their existing buddy lists will automatically transfer and be available
`to them on the Z2.
`
`But unlike these services on a computer, they can chat only with their buddies and
`cannot be contacted by strangers looking to open a new chat with them
`anonymously. Parents should really like that security feature. Parents can also
`control when the Z2 is active so that they can, for example, set a nighttime curfew
`to ensure their kids aren't sending IMs in the wee hours.
`
`Texting protocols work with the SMS texting platform and with more than 20 major
`cell carriers ,so they can send and receive text messages to just about anyone with a
`cell phone.
`
`The Z2 sports a MiniSD card slot for storing photos they take with a digital camera or
`images transferred from their computers. The card can also be used to store and
`transfer MP3 files. That's because the Z2 is also an MP3 player. They can also choose
`to stream music directly from the Internet. Just plug in any stereo headphones or
`ear buds and listen. So now the kids can chat, listen to music and share photos from
`virtually anywhere with a WiFi connection.
`
`There are no IM fees whatsoever. Texting fees apply. The first 10 text messages are
`free, and there is an optional 3,000 messages for $4.99 per month.
`
`If your kids are into IMing and text-ing but you don't want them on the computer all
`the time, or burning up minutes on an expensive cell phone, then the Z2 just may
`prove to be the best and most economical way for them to communicate with each
`other.
`
`GETTING THE MESSAGE
`
`www.zipitwireless.com
`
`McCLATCHY-TRIBUNE
`
`Other articles by Craig Crossman:
`See that dot?
`
`ID Vault: It protects names, passwords
`
`Pocket device locates, details digital hot spots
`
`Affordable label printer
`
`A peripheral idea that works
`
`New Freespace mouse can be used in midair
`
`New fax unit sends directly to e-mail
`
`Handheld device and Internet diagnose car
`troubles
`
`The mouse is made thoroughly modern
`
`Apple's Time Machine recovers those 'lost' files
`
`General
`El Rio
`PT Foundation Secretary
`General
`Texas Instruments
`Engineering Positions
`Engineering
`GENERAL PLASMA INC
`MACHINIST
`Health Care
`COSTCO WHOLESALE
`Hearing Aid Center Dispensing Audiologist
`Health Care
`Neurological Association
`Medical Assistant, Scheduler, Operator
`Finance and Accounting
`Texas Instruments
`Engineering Positions
`Mechanical
`Pioneer Landscaping
`Diesel Fleet Mechanic
`
`http://www.azstarnet.com/business/233994
`
`4/13/2008
`
`ZIPIT EX. 2040, pg.1
`
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