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Originally Posted by SensualPoet
A tiny fraction of folks with mobile phones will also want to do this and, if they have an iPhone, can easily create a "mifi" with an app. No doubt many Android phones have the same capability; I believe running phones running Android 2.1 already do. This isn't HowardForums and the vast number of Kindle 3 WiFi users will not be impacted by these details.
When Kindle 3 says "wifi" they mean the most common usage and there is no need for caveats which imply it is sub-standard.
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You're still missing my point.
Yes, it will connect to the wifi at your home, hotel, restaurant, internet cafe, whatever - just fine. No problems, no quarrels.
I'm specifically addressing anyone who says,
"I'll just get the wifi version, and then if I need 3g, I'll just share my phone's wifi over to the kindle while I'm on the road and away from regular wifi"
Given:
Amazon says right on the product page:
Kindle does not currently connect to enterprise or peer-to-peer networks.
and Given:
Cellular phones share their wifi in a manner called "ad hoc" mode, otherwise known as "peer-to-peer" mode,
We can conclude that most users will find themselves unable to connect to their cell phone's wifi as they're planning to do.
This isn't a knock against the kindle in the least.