By Andrew Liszewski
Today Openmoko announced the availability of the Spring 2010 software update for their WikiReader device. In addition to now including math equations which are rendered as crisp bitmap images, and updates to its database of 3+ million Wikipedia articles, the Spring 2010 update also improves the on-screen keyboard with animated key presses similar to the iPhone, fluid scrolling and a much needed, and much appreciated, back button for returning to previously searched articles. WikiReader owners can download the update for free, but if you’re less tech-savvy there’s a yearly subscription service which includes two pre-loaded microSD cards for $29.
And look for our review of the WikiReader, with the updated software, in the coming weeks.
I think I'll be buying one for myself soon. I believe it will be a great thing to have on any trip.
I think I'll be buying one for myself soon. I believe it will be a great thing to have on any trip.