OpenMoko known from building the first fully open source phone now has launched a new device: the Wikireader. It has the Wikipedia contents stored in flash so it works everywhere. I like the simplicity of the device and the price is only 99$. The doubt I have about the success of it is that more and more people have a phone with a browser and you don’t want to carry around even more devices. But there might be some niche applications where the Wikireader is a perfect fit.
Does it have “Don’t Panic!” written on it anywhere???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL4hyATkQ74&feature=player_embedded
Yes, it’s just 99 dollars !
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I think if its moddable, it can and will be used. I’m thinking about A Young Ladys Illustrated Primer already …