I am an interested buyer, but first...I'd like to know some technical specifics regarding the wireless part of the edge.

first, do I need a wireless plan with verizon, att, sprint, or someone else in the united states to download documents and books wirelessly/

second, what are the specific wireless download requirements for internet pdf and word documents that are available on government websites for free?

third, are there any security measures for downloading documents attached to emails, if I read the emails on the edge.

fourth, is there an ability to add a password to an edge to prevent unintended disclosures of the information stored on the device if I perchance, lose it.

fifth, can I attach the edge to a cell phone and download documents wirelessly that way?

sixth, is there an edge "store" like the "sony store" or "apple store" or "amazon/kindle store" or the "barnes amd noble/nook store" that I am restricted to buying books from or can I recieve or buy books from anywhere that provides them?

seventh, do I need to have a licensed version of Word running on my Edge, in order to do text editing.

eighth, can I install my microsoft outlook calendar on my edge and sync it with my laptop or do I need to use an android or some other operating system to keep my calendar?

I presently carry a laptop, with a broadband card that provides a monthly subscription based access to verizon's wireless network (which does not exist at broadband speed in springfield missouri--I just found out).

Your assistance with these questions will help me to decide between your device and the sony eReader (which I do not like being restricted to buying books from the Sony Store & I'm not happy about the lack of a true netbook with the sony eReader). Thanks in advance.