WikiReader

Wikireader displaying it’s Virtual Keyboard

WikiReader is a project to deliver an offline, text-only version of Wikipedia on a mobile device. The project is sponsored by Openmoko and its source code has been released. The project debuted an offline portable reader for Wikipedia in October 2009, retailing for US$99.In India Jaipur-based IDA systems has started distributing it for Rs.5,500. Updated article snapshots on microSD card will be delivered by mail biannually for $29/year; the updates will also be available as free downloads on WikiReader’s website. Unlike Wikipedia itself, the device features parental controls for protection of children . The device can also run programs written in Forth; a simple calculator program is included.

Specifications

• Display: Scratch-resistant glass 3.5″ reflective monochrome Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (2.375″ x 2.75″), 240 x 208.
• Interface: Capacitive touchscreen, on-screen keyboard. Four hardware keys.
• CPU: Epson S1C33 E07 microcontroller with 8KB+2KB internal memory
• Firmware: 64 KB Flash memory
• Memory: 32MB SDRAM
• Storage: Removable microSD card (SD and SDHC supported, 512MB, 4GB, 8GB sizes supported)
• File formats supported: native format; a converter from MediaWiki’s XML export format is available.
• Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches (H*W*D)
• Weight: 4.5 oz (127g)
• Languages: English
• Warranty: 90 days
• Power: 2 AAA batteries
• Battery life: 90 hours; equivalent to 1 year of normal use according to manufacturer.

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