Indeed this feels like a step backwards in a day where everything is connected, however I can only imagine this was done by request of paying customers, ie: Lawyers. Security and providing protection against hacks must have been the reason.
Perhaps if this model succeeds at this price point beyond what they expect, they will release a web connected model. That would be the best of both worlds.
I for one will not let this change my decision to buy. I have just pre-ordered and can not wait to get my hands on this. My home computer is always connected, and syncing isn't a big deal to me. If anything it will keep me focused on the task at hand and I'll be unable to distract myself with the wild wild net.
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