WikiReader
 WikiReader displaying its virtual keyboard | |
| Manufacturer | Openmoko |
|---|---|
| Type | Reader |
| Operating system | None (Embedded device) Forth interpreter is included |
| CPU | Epson S1C33 E07 microcontroller |
| Storage | MicroSD card |
| Display | Monochrome touchscreen |
| Input | Touch interface |
| Power | Two AAA batteries |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 3.9 x .8 inches |
| Mass | 4.5 oz (127g) |
WikiReader is a project to deliver an offline, text-only version of Wikipedia on a mobile device.[1][2] The project is sponsored by Openmoko and its source code has been released.[3]
The project debuted an offline portable reader for Wikipedia in October 2009, retailing for US$99.[4] 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.[5] Unlike Wikipedia itself, the device features parental controls for protection of children "from adult-oriented content."[2]
The device can also run programs written in Forth; a simple calculator program is included.[6]
Specifications
- Display: 3.5" reflective monochrome LCD (2.375" x 2.75"), 240 x 208. [7]
- Interface: Capacitive touchscreen, on-screen keyboard.[8] Four hardware keys. [9]
- 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) [10]
- File formats supported: native format; a converter from MediaWiki's XML export format is available.[11]
- Dimensions: 3.9 x 3.9 x .8 inches (H*W*D)[12]
- Weight: 4.5 oz (127g)[12]
- Languages: English
- Warranty: 90 days
- Power: 2 AAA batteries
- Battery life: 90 hours (Manufacturer claim) [13]
See also
References
- ^ "Wikireader Introduction". Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ a b "Official website of Wikireader". openmoko.com. 2008-10-12. Retrieved 2009-10-12.
- ^ Hall, Christopher. "WikiReader source uploaded to github". Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ Aamoth, Doug (2009-10-13). "WikiReader packs all of Wikipedia in a power-sipping portable". CrunchGear. Retrieved 2009-10-13.
- ^ http://thewikireader.com/update.html
- ^ "Software Information". Retrieved 2009-10-28.
- ^ http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/44264/97/
- ^ http://wiki.github.com/wikireader/wikireader/hardware-specifications
- ^ http://crunchgear.blip.tv/file/2715357/
- ^ http://wiki.github.com/wikireader/wikireader/hardware-specifications
- ^ http://lists.openmoko.org/pipermail/community/2009-October/056799.html
- ^ a b http://db.tidbits.com/article/10650
- ^ http://www.thewikireader.com/about.html
External links
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