Thread: Allowing Kindle Paperwhite to browse internet over 3G
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Old 10-29-2012, 04:43 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by tehender View Post
Thanks for the responses. I did not realize this was so controversial. The hurricane is getting pretty close, but I am expecting to be ok.

However, for some people in more isolated parts or in other disaster situations, this feature could be a life saver. Most people do not have things like ham radios anymore and if blackouts last more than 2-3 days most of their phones and laptops will be out of power. Getting a signal on their kindle to get information and contact someone could really save lives. In this case, is it not unethical for Amazon to prevent people from using this feature regardless of the legal issues?
If someone dies as a result of the limits to 3G usage that Amazon expects to not be subverted - then just sue them.
If the court share's your opinion, they will be found liable.

Translation:
It is a waste of time and bandwidth to discuss this subject here.
This forum isn't going to change anything that Amazon does.
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