Thread: Amazon, Kobo and Sony request e-readers be exempt from accessibility laws
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Old 08-07-2013, 02:53 PM   #49
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Originally Posted by twowheels View Post
From Kindle Paperwhite page on Amazon.com, main point of each summary bullet point (copied), none left out:
  • Built-in Wi-Fi lets you download books

Not a single one of those points mentions anything other than reading.

Looking for other stuff on the page related to connectivity, I find:
  • 3G connectivity lets you download books anytime, anywhere.
  • With wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories, Kindle Paperwhite 3G lets you download books anytime, anywhere,

There is one brief paragraph on connectivity:

Search Wikipedia and the Web
Kindle Paperwhite makes it easy for you to search. Enter a word or phrase and Kindle will search every instance across your Kindle library, in the Kindle Store, on Wikipedia, or the Web using Google search. Kindle Paperwhite features an experimental WebKit-based browser to provide a better experience on your e-reader.

That's it... and they still tie the search in with searching your books, Wikipedia, and the web... still related to reading.

Similarly:

On Kobo's website on the page for the Glo... not a SINGLE mention of the web, internet, browser, nothing...
How about:
Shop anywhere
Kobo Glo comes fully equipped with built-in Wi Fi so you can shop on the go. Whether you're at home, at your local coffee shop, or even in a bricks-and-mortar store (we won't tell), you can connect to any hotspot and access over 3.5 million eBooks. That way you can start a new eBook whenever you want. Never stop reading!
While I agree that the internet features of e-ink readers are focused around reading, they're still internet features. They should be required to be as compliant with accessibility laws on these readers as they are on tablets.

Also, the "Kobo Picks" feature says:
Kobo Picks makes finding the perfect read a no-brainer. Based on your actual preferences and feedback, Kobo Picks brings you fantastic personalized eBook recommendations and previews you'll love, including things you never knew existed.
They don't directly state it as "we monitor all your reading habits to push new advertising your direction," but that doesn't mean there's no connectivity involved.
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