Create a handheld Linux device using a Zipit

The ZipIt Wireless Instant Messaging device has built-in WiFi (802.11b), a 320x240 grayscale LCD and thumb-style keyboard. All this is powered by a LiIon battery and currently retails for about $100 USD, although I've seen it on E-Bay for as little as $50 USD.

The AiboHack Site discusses hacking: 'by using some WiFi tricks you can perform a software reflash upgrade of your ZipIt device to run Linux direcly. For more advanced hacking, a hardware modification is recommended.'

This little hack is quite cute, and the possibilities of using this device are quite limitless. Also if you wanted you could make this device an indoor pager which recieves Sports scores, stock quotes, news bulletins, etc.

For more information take a look at the AiboHack site. Obviously you void your warranty on the Zipit so use a device you don't mind loosing.