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Zipit Z2

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Introduction:

The Zipit Wireless Messenger Z2 was originally marketed as an instant messaging device for teens. Since it's release it has become a favorite of hackers across the globe for it's low price.

Hardware Specs:

  • NHPXA270CS G7064572.1 0728 C312 - Marvell PXA270 cpu running at 312mhz (More Info 1, More Info 2 PDF)
  • 88W8686-NAP1 KKN1605.3 0703 B2P ES TW - Marvell 802.11b/g Wifi Chip
  • MRVL W886 738P - assumed to be a Marvell chip that works with the 88W8686
  • 7KJ41 D9HCX - two Micron MT48H8M16LFB4-8 IT 16MB SDRAM chips (More Info)
  • 640W18BD 5720B148 Z202125D - Intel Wireless 8 MB Flash (More Info)
  • WM8750BG 76AP6HF - Wolfson Audio Chip (More Info)
  • ANA TI 68k A3RF - Possibly TI Charge chip BQ24030 noted here
  • TPS 65021 TI77k - Texas Instruments Power Management IC
  • AER915 5650001 YuG07 32A - Suspected to be the Aeronix rom version of the P89LPC915 by GPSFan (More Info 1, More Info 2)
  • LP53 - Texas Instruments Ultra-Low Dropout Regulator (More Info)
  • LMS283GF05 - Samsung 320×240 LCD

 

Flashing U-Boot from BLOB: http://marex-hnd.blogspot.com/2009/07/zipit-z2-bootloader-hacking.html