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THE ZII EGG FEATURE RICH APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT PLATFORM

According to ZiiLABS, its Zii EGG Developer Edition, as a sleek, handheld development platform which enables Integrators, Developers and OEMs the ability to create customized applications and devices supporting Linux-based Plaszma OS and Android development. This rich feature set of the energy efficient Zii EGG provides a powerful platform for creating compelling solutions that benefit from its advanced UI capabilities, multi-format audio and video processing, web browsing, OpenGL ES 3D graphics, content streaming and up to 1080p high-definition video output.
ZiiLABS Plaszma is a powerful open standard platform that allows you to move swiftly from application development to profit. Based on the ZMS-05 media-rich applications processor Plaszma and Zii EGG provide the essential building blocks for creating compelling 'own brand' media-rich devices and applications. You can register with ZiiLABS and request the pre-release Plaszma developer tools and Zii EGG.
ZiiLABS describers the ZiiEGG as an energy efficient Zii hand held platform that is packed with features that provide exciting opportunities to develop customized applications and devices. Feature highlights include: 10-point multi-gesture touchscreen , GPS receiver, forward and rear facing cameras, Bluetooth, HD-output port, full size SDHC card slot, 256MB RAM 32GB Flash Memory, Wi-Fi and more.
Market Ready
With all the design, manufacturing and industry certifications such as CE and FCC taken care of, the Zii EGG leaves developers free to focus on innovation.
Sleek Design
This sleek design packs a rich feature set into a compact hand held form factor.
Media-Rich Applications Processor
At the heart of the Zii EGG, the evolutionary ZMS-05 System-On-Chip delivers an unrivalled visual computing experience that couples flexibility and performance with low-energy consumption.
1080p HD Output
Connect to your HD TV with the optional HD cable accessory to view your content as it was meant to be seen. Enjoy videos and photos from your media collection in full 1080p HD glory.
Broad OS Support
The powerful Plaszma Core software harnesses the full capabilities of the ZMS processor and supports both Plaszma OS and Google's Android development environments. A simple firmware upgrade means developers can choose the OS that bests fits their needs.
Dual Cameras
The forward facing VGA and rear facing HD cameras enable developers to create customised applications that turn the Zii EGG into a pocket-sized high-definition photo, movie or video-conferencing device.
High Performance 2D and 3D Graphics
The high-performance 3D OpenGL ES acceleration delivered by the ZMS-05 processor allows developers to create compelling 3D applications that take advantage of the 42 million texture pixel/sec fill rate for advanced UIs, games, navigation and more.
Text to Speech
The TTS engine, utilizing a human-like synthesized voice, gives developers exciting opportunities to transform the Zii EGG into a device to aid the visually impaired, provide enhanced educational resource or to create audio eBooks.
Full size SDHC slot
The full-sized high-capacity SD card slot adds the flexibility to expand beyond the built in Flash memory of the device to create a pocket sized media hub supporting up to 64GB of storage
GPS Receiver
Developers can create advanced location-based applications and 3D navigation systems that benefit from the enhanced accuracy, coverage and responsiveness that the integrated hardware GPS can offer.
10-point Multi-Gesture Touch Screen
The 10-point multi-gesture touch screen allows applications to respond to single and multiple touches and gestures to enrich the user experience. Experience graphics, games and movies in rich, vivid colors on the 3.5" 480x320 HVGA true-color display.
Here are the specs on the ZiiEGG:
3.5" 320x480 true-color capacitive 10-point multi-touch display
X-Fi audio processing
Up to 32GB internal NAND Flash
256MB RAM
HDTV support via HD Cable
Composite video In/Out
Forward facing VGA camera
Rear Facing HD camera
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Hardware GPS receiver with antenna
3-axis Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Full size SDHC slot (supports up to 32GB of external SDHC Card)
USB 2.0 Mini-B (MTP and Charging)
Universal Docking connector (HDMI, USB, Audio Line-In/Line-Out, Composite-In/Out, UART)
Headphone socket, built in speaker and microphone
1200mAH rechargeable lithium-ion battery
FCC and CE certification
Supports Linux-based Plaszma OS and Android
115 x 62 x 12 mm
Light weight: 108grams
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We and our team at www.googlesanddroids.com has conducted our own review of the product and here's what we have to say:
The Good :
+ Nice large screen
+ Videos look great
+ Lots of storage space
+ Easy to use for basic stuff
The Bad :
- No sim card slot
- The design is not the most original
- Expensive
- Don't hope for much!
Overall Ratings:
