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smokey · 03-08-2009, 05:58 PM

I think a big issue with the browser not working is the fact that the price of Whispernet adds significantly to the cost of the Kindle. I haven't seen an analysis of this, but I would assume the Kindle could be closer to the $299 price point with WiFi instead of 3G. I was all set to buy a Kindle when I got a chance to see a friend's. When the browser produced these errors it turned me immediately off to the Kindle, and I began looking at other readers. I figured why pay for 3G if it's not going to work. Now that this appears to be a widespread problem I am waiting to see what the resolution is before deciding on an ereader.

03-08-2009, 05:58 PM	#7
smokey Banned Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2006	I think a big issue with the browser not working is the fact that the price of Whispernet adds significantly to the cost of the Kindle. I haven't seen an analysis of this, but I would assume the Kindle could be closer to the $299 price point with WiFi instead of 3G. I was all set to buy a Kindle when I got a chance to see a friend's. When the browser produced these errors it turned me immediately off to the Kindle, and I began looking at other readers. I figured why pay for 3G if it's not going to work. Now that this appears to be a widespread problem I am waiting to see what the resolution is before deciding on an ereader.