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Old 11-20-2011, 08:44 AM   #98
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Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard
I don't actually have a Touch myself, so can't check hands-on. But when I called Kindle Support about it (was thinking about upgrading) they said the Kindle Touch wifi + 3G could access the web but only via wifi. Which was why I went with the Kindle Keyboard instead.

I have tried websurfing via 3G and it's admittedly slow. But it works. I don't have a smartphone (can't afford the monthly ransoms) and there have been times when mapquest + 3G have saved me a lot of time and trouble, slow or not.

Some folks say there are free wifi hotspots everywhere but 1) in my opinion "free with a four dollar coffee" is not free and 2) I live way the heck out in the country; there is *one* "free" AT&T hotspot less than five miles from my house, and the time I tried to access it, it didn't work and the staff looked helpless when I asked what I needed to do to get the wifi that was supposed to come free with my milkshake.

So I spent the extra money for the 3G and got the KK so it would work for web browsing and am happy with my decision. The touch sounds very cool otherwise--I like the smaller profile that being able to leave the keyboard off gives--and I hope you folks are enjoying yours.
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