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Originally Posted by Alisa
The Kindle is primarily a reader. I don't use it for websurfing aside from the Wikipedia search. I use it to read books. The EVDO access to me is merely a convenient added tool that integrates with my reading. I can get a new book right when I think of it or highlight something I'm curious about and get my answer without really interrupting my reading. Yes, I can hook up to my computer and download stuff pretty easily or look up something but it's also nice when you're sitting in the airport or on the train or wherever and you want a new book to be able to have it so easily. Heck, I just like the fact that after I'm done reading a sample, I can have the whole book literally in seconds and just keep on going.
I get the impression oftentimes people hear about the Internet access and imagine some sort of complex gadget. I don't think that was the intention. It seems to me Amazon is looking to offer instantly gratifying, boneheadedly simple, impulse-buy-facilitating access to their store. I would've been happy without the EVDO. I was really mostly interested in the book and dictionary search functions. However, having the Kindle and experiencing having the book or the answer I want NOW ( butt still in comfy chair, teacup still in hand ) I have to say it's pretty darn nifty.
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Very well said. I totally agree. It's convenient to have the wireless, but it isn't the only thing that makes the Kindle a good e-book reader. It sure does help a lot on the rare times that I do want to use it. Wikipedia, or a book title.
And in my opinion, what
Feedbooks did with their downloadable links directory thingy--that was just amazing. I read a DRM-free book by an author, and he has links embedded in the book to download more books by same author. Thirty seconds later, I am reading another book by that same author. Quick and painless and I don't even have to sit up. Awesome.
I think Feedbooks' use of the Kindle technology is an example of just how innovative this device really is and I wish more people who reviewed the Kindle would try out this feature.