[matt314159]

On launch day, I ordered the wifi-only version, but then later that day, canceled and got the 3g version. For me, the determining factor was actually the webkit-based browser. All indications seem to say that this will be a much more usable browser than the basic browser on previous models, and, to me, that adds a new dimension of usefulness to the k3's 3g.

Coming from a sony PRS-300, this whole "wireless" thing is new to me and at first seemed unnecessary. After all, I always buy my books on a computer, anyway. I never read on any other devices like my laptop, so I don't care about the whispersync, but overall, like I said, the webkit-based browser is ultimately what sold me. Overall it makes the device that much more useful, knowing I can have that anywhere I go and not worry about tracking down a hotspot.

now, there are certainly other people who don't care so much about the browsing experience, after all, you buy a reader for "reading" and in that case, I think the wifi-only model makes much more sense. If you don't think you'll really want that "go-anywhere" web browser or book sampling (another feature for which i think the 3g will come in handy from time to time), or you're confident you'll always be near a hotspot when you need one, then I think the wifi one makes perfect sense. Different strokes for different folks.