However, the 2001 model now had access to a free encyclopedia called Wikipedia.

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The "EPUB export feature" makes it easier for people to read free encyclopedia articles on their mobile phones, e-readers or tablets when they don't have a connection, Wikipedia said in a blog post on Monday.

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Just try offering a 40% discount on a suit in Belgium, or giving away a free dictionary with an Encyclopedia in France or Austria, and Europe's trading limitations soon become apparent.

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Knowledge, which used to be available only to the elite classes through books such as the Encyclopedia Britannica, is today abundant and free.

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Shipping is free in the U.S. The site also provides an online encyclopedia with sections such as general health concerns, herbal remedies, and drug interactions.

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