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WikiReader Handheld Encyclopedia Now Supports Wikipedia in 15 Languages

[ 0 ] August 10, 2010

Packed with the world’s knowledge, this powerful touchscreen device also hosts Wikiquotes and Wiktionary

WikiReader supports Wikipedia in 15 languages
WikiReader at Mt Fuji
 

WikiReader by Openmoko, the popular palm-sized electronic encyclopedia containing more than 3 million English language Wikipedia articles is now more universal than ever.  In addition to delving into vast resources of information on the English language version of the Wikipedia, users may now go to http://thewikireader.com to download any of 14 other language versions of Wikipedia including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Norwegian, Greek, French, Finnish, Danish, Dutch, German, Spanish, Welsh, Russian and Hungarian along with the virtual keyboards with characters to support them.

WikiReader was created from the belief that people don’t go to Wikipedia because they want to be on the Internet; they go there because it’s the world’s best resource for finding answers and discovering new questions. WikiReader is “Wikipedia in your Pocket.”  It’s the perfect portable companion to your daily life.
The lightweight battery-operated WikiReader is comfortable and fun for all ages and highly portable with a simple three-button design, glass touchscreen and ergonomic rounded housing making it perfect for pocket, purse or backpack.  A sophisticated compression technique enables WikiReader to store and deliver more than 3 million Wikipedia articles, making it a self-contained device that requires no external connections, no subscriptions, and no Internet connection.  The device turns on instantly, runs for many months before two new AAA batteries are need, and is designed for lightning-fast searches for serious fact-seeking or simply expanding one’s knowledge, settling bar bets or augmenting school textbooks.  An additional Random button brings up unexpected topics, providing hours of infotainment.

WikiReader in hand

Openmoko, creator of WikiReader, encourages the use of multiple language Wikis on a single microSD memory card or storing them on numerous MicroSD cards and swapping them out in the easily accessible WikiReader microSD slot.  Versions range from 32MB for the Chinese Wikipedia to 5GB for the English language Wikipedia.  WikiReader currently supports microSD cards up to 16GB in size.
WikiReader recently made its retail debut at all 180 BJ’s stores in the United States at a special back-to-school price of $69 for a WikiReader with a 4GB microSD card.  An International 8GB version of  WikiReader is available at Amazon and the company’s own web store at http://thewikireader.com/store.htm and costs $99.

“Now virtually anyone around the world can use WikiReader to feed their thirst for knowledge,” said Openmoko CEO, Sean Moss-Pultz.  “We are dedicated to putting knowledge at the fingertips of inquiring minds from the heart of Manhattan to Madrid, even to remote mountains in Nepal, where WikiReaders are now being used in community centers.”

Still Blonde small We have previously featured the  wiki Reader in the following posts:

Wiki Reader–Best Gift for Father’s Day 2010 Women over 45

WikiReader–Conde Nast Nominates for Awards–2010 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

WikiReader–Last Minute Holiday Gift Idea & Aid for Rural Community Libraries in Asia

Blogger Note:  We were not compensated for this post.
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2011 International Consumer Electronic Show (CES) Free Registration

[ 1 ] July 29, 2010

CES logo

Register

Loyal attendees can register now for the 2011 International CES! Start the year by immersing yourself in the latest releases, and save yourself the $100 pre-show registration fee. To see it all FREE, you must act by September 30, 2010.

*On December 31, 2010 at 5:01pm EST, the registration fee will increase to $200.

Are you a massive consumer electronics geek like me?  Do you live for the moment that you can walk the aisles of a consumer electronics hall and find the latest and greatest technology,  EVEN IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT?  Of course, secretly you are planning your next 10 years of Christmas gifts. Are you a Women over 45 or anyone else, who just can’t live ONE day without your tech gadgets?  I have been attending the International CES in Las Vegas  for 4 years, last year for the first time as a blogger.  See my video below:

What is this show about?  According to International CES website:

With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive.

The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

What is this the International CES 2011 about according to the Chief Blonde, a woman over 45?

The CES is 4 super fun days of mega-consumer electronics overload.  In one place, you literally take a trip around the world of electronics–seeing the future.  It’s a grown-up’s Disneyland.  Investors will love it as it points you to new companies to invest in.  Bloggers will love the CES as the story ideas are fresh, and an eager audience awaits to hear your opinion of the show.  Blondes love it, well because we love EVERYTHING fresh and new.  Women over 45 love it because we can see what technology is out there as we enter the vintage years of our lives and actually can spend some of our disposable income on ourselves!

WILL YOU BE ATTENDING?  Let’s meet up for a Blogger Power Lunch!

Posted by S. Zurek

Blog Note:  No compensation was provided for this post. The Chief Blonde posted it as a service to her readers!
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Have you heard of Swyping or Swype? Typing may soon be passe!

[ 9 ] June 22, 2010
Newest Technology from Swype makes Touchscreen Typing a Breeze!


How many times have you “Fat-fingered” your typing on your new fancy phone and ended up with Gobble-dy-gook?  While not available yet on Iphone or Apple products, a new technology called “Swype” is currently available on 7 smartphones on various platforms.  By year end, Swype technology will be operating on over 50 models worldwide.

Currently Swype is available for Android phones. A limited edition Beta for your Android phone can be downloaded here:  http://beta.swype.com/  My son has this lovely little Beta on his new Android phone–it is COOOOOOL!  Watch the video below to see Swyping for yourself!



So what do you think?  Do you think Swyping will overtake typing?   Women over 45 is this a relevant technology for you?

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Wiki Reader–Best Gift for Father’s Day 2010 Women over 45

[ 0 ] June 2, 2010
WikiReader Makes Dad an Instant Expert
 


WikiReader puts 3 million Wikipedia articles in Dad’s hand anytime anywhere – no Internet needed
WikiReader is the perfect Dad or Grad present

How better to tell Dad he’s the smartest guy in the world than to give him the gift of instant knowledge – the WikiReader – for Father’s Day.  The $99 handheld device developed by Openmoko contains nearly all the text and hyperlinks of the Wikipedia, a dynamic and ever-changing collection of more than 3 million articles of the world’s knowledge.  Dad can search for information easily using the virtual keyboard on the lightweight, pocket-sized 4″ by 4″ WikiReader and view answers instantly, guaranteeing that his kids will continue to see him as the smartest guy on earth.

 

WikiReader in handThe WikiReader is the brainchild of Sean Moss-Pultz, an open source engineer and developer who dreamt up a way to let people indulge in exploring information anytime, anywhere without the constraints and costs of having to go online.  The WikiReader’s simple three-button interface and pleasant rounded box design come from award-winning California ex Apple and surfboard designer, Thomas Meyerhoffer.

 

The Ideal Fathers Day Present lets Dad look up Millions of Wikipedia Articles in the Palm of His Hand without the Internet

 “Being curious is a great way to stay young and interesting,” said Sean Moss-Pultz, CEO of Openmoko, developers of the WikiReader.  “It’s the perfect Father’s Day gift, whether  Dad needs an immediate answer to settle a bar bet between friends,  impress his kids, present vital information in a business meeting, or simply wants to kick back and indulge in exploring information.” 
 

The WikiReader costs only $99 and is available now at http://thewikireader.com/store.html or on Amazon.com and, later this summer 2010, in BJ’s stores and Best Buy.  The WikiReader can be updated using a computer download to the microchip, or $29 will get owners two fully-loaded, updated microchips per year. 

See our previous articles on the Wiki Reader Here:  

Blog Note:  The Chief Blonde was provided a WikiReader Review Unit.  She was not compensated in anyway for this post.


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Stereovision PCs at the Tipping Point

[ 0 ] May 27, 2010
Jon Peddie Research says S3D PCs will thrive if there is good content to feed demand

There just might be a stereovision PC in your Christmas stocking this year.  Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the industry’s research and consulting firm for graphics and multimedia just completed an in-depth look at the emerging Stereo 3D (S3D) PC market. Titled, “Stereovision in PCs,” The report finds that the S3D market is poised for rapid growth in the immediate future. Close to one million dedicated S3D PCs will ship in 2010. That number will grow to 75 million by 2014 as S3D becomes ubiquitous.
 JPR S3D shipment data
 Table 1: Growth rates from 2010 to 2014
Although most PCs will be S3D capable due to the GPUs that are in them, not all PCs will be S3D PCs because they need a special monitor, glasses, and appropriate content. However, S3D PCs will be very attractive to several important market segments.
JPR’s report provides forecasts for the unit sales of the seven major applications that will take advantage of S3D on the PC:

1.      PC: Games
2.      Blu-ray DVD movies
3.      Streaming TV (IP TV)
4.      Photo-editing
5.      Home video editing
6.      Streaming video (from YouTube and other sites)
7.      Professional graphics (CAD and visualization)
 
“Gaming will be the vehicle for kick-starting the S3D PC market,” said Jon Peddie. “The gaming segment has the largest inventory of content and the most vocal enthusiasts who will spread the word and show their friends and families what it looks like and what it can do.”
 
Pricing and Availability
The JPR S3D PC Market Study is available for $2,995. www.jonpeddie.com   Women over 45 take note–in a couple of years, this will be the technology that you will have to stand outside of TARGET for before Christmas!  You might as well be informed about it now! 
 
Blog Note:  Chief Blonde did not receive compensation or product for this post.  Information provided by the company.   

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