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sil · 07-31-2011, 10:41 PM

For me the free 3G was the selling point for the Kindle. I don't have (or want) any mobile phones or similar devices that rely on ongoing charges. I have internet and phones at home and at work and for me I don't need to have my face glued to a gadget at every point between them. However the kindle internet access is nice to know its there for the rare occassions I use it. Ok its not as good as using other internet gadgets but the Kindle is first and foremost an ebook reader, not an all-singing-all-dancing gadget. So if having internet is a big thing then don't buy a Kindle, but its useful to know its there if you deperately need it plus that you aren't wasting money (honestly the 3G and internet capability of the Kindle is not worth paying for).

07-31-2011, 10:41 PM	#60
sil Member Posts: 12 Karma: 260 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kindle	For me the free 3G was the selling point for the Kindle. I don't have (or want) any mobile phones or similar devices that rely on ongoing charges. I have internet and phones at home and at work and for me I don't need to have my face glued to a gadget at every point between them. However the kindle internet access is nice to know its there for the rare occassions I use it. Ok its not as good as using other internet gadgets but the Kindle is first and foremost an ebook reader, not an all-singing-all-dancing gadget. So if having internet is a big thing then don't buy a Kindle, but its useful to know its there if you deperately need it plus that you aren't wasting money (honestly the 3G and internet capability of the Kindle is not worth paying for).