WikiReader

Have you ever wished you could hold 3 million topics conveniently in your pocket? Now you can.

WikiReader couldn’t be more simple. The pocket-sized device holds all of Wikipedia’s 3 million topics on an easy to use, touchscreen-enabled device. Now you’re probably asking why would I ever want to use this over my iPhone or laptop? The charm lies in its simplicity, two AAA batteries will keep the WikiReader charged for about a year with regular use and its straightforward interface makes it easy to use whether you’re a techie or a Luddite. So what about Wikipedia’s constantly updated content? You can update the WikiReader’s SD card yourself via the WikiReader website or pay $29 a year for mail delivery of updated memory cards twice a year. Priced at $99.

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Rusty Shackleford at 8:35am 14th October 2009 I get the appeal of this for people who don't have Internet-equipped smartphones, but without pictures, I feel like Wikipedia loses half its appeal. And who has room to carry this thing around on the off chance you might need to Wikipedia a subject? Then again, I do know some people who like to lie and make things up chronically, so I guess this makes a convenient way of calling their BS.