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Old 03-02-2011, 08:42 PM   #55
captkjaneway
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Originally Posted by delphin View Post
Given the fact that all cellphones are required by federal law to track the users location, and that most now include a silent monitoring feature where the mike can be activated without the users knowledge for surveillance, it's really interesting to note that the Amazon Kindle 3s have a little discussed feature - A BUILT IN MICROPHONE.

Amazon admits that it's there in the devices specifications, but says that they aren't using it for anything, and aren't even really sure why they put it there.

Not too hard to guess though
Go on...............why? My guess is that they might have looked into the possibility of users being able to take voice notes as they read.....what is your ulterior motive?
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