The makers claim that the reader lasts for 12-months.
#OPENMOKO WIKI READER UPDATE#
Even then, the supplied card has insufficient space to hold the update without erasing the existing content first. This process therefore requires a card reader.
#OPENMOKO WIKI READER PC#
The lack of ports to connect the device to the PC is very annoying in this case. The controls pop back up however, when you remove all content for an update.Īlthough the device is not connected to the web, you can update the microSD card with quarterly updates through the website. Unfortunately, the review sample seemed to be broken as it couldn't enter the contrast mode at all. Use the same pair of button to make text lighter or darker. To enter the contrast adjustment mode, turn off the device and switch it on again by pressing the search and random buttons. The device is kid-safe as it includes parental controls. The history button keeps a track of your search terms, whereas the random button brings up random articles. Text spacing is good enough to hit embedded links without any error. However, an air gap between e-ink panel and the protective cover makes the interface laggy, especially when scrolling down a page. The touch interface is pretty accurate and works very well. Overall, the design is ergonomic and easy to use, but it could have been a bit more technically sound. Having said that, you can toy around with the contrast settings to increase readability. However, a glossy display coupled with a lack of backlighting severely reduces sunlight legibility. Considering that the device uses e-ink, the screen is obviously not backlit. The batteries are located at the back and the microSD card slot is placed behind them. Apart from the power button located at the top, you'll find search, history, and random buttons just below the screen. This 4" gadget isn't small enough to fit into your pocket, but it is quite compact. The retail pack comes with the device, two AAA batteries, 8 GB microSD card and user manuals. The WikiReader will remind you of your calculator. So is this touchscreen device really worth buying? Let's find out.
The calculator-style gizmo uses an e-ink display, which consumes less power and helps you read better. While you can't print out every Wikipedia article and carry the whole shebang around at all times, Openmoko has managed to bundle it all in a compact offline version with the WikiReader. UPDATE: The video review of the WikiReader is now available here. Cons: No physical ports Updating the device is cumbersome.
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