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Kali Yuga · 08-26-2009, 10:55 AM

My guess is:

• Too complicated for many users (or at least more complicated than 3G)
• Introduces possible security bugs
• Drains more power from the devices
• Raises costs, for hardware and programming and support

Whispernet is dead simple (and I assume Sony's will be as well). Turn wireless on, get your stuff, that's it. No passwords, no pairing, no worries when you wander away from the wifi AP.

08-26-2009, 10:55 AM	#5
Kali Yuga Professional Contrarian Posts: 2,045 Karma: 3289631 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 4 No Touchie	My guess is: • Too complicated for many users (or at least more complicated than 3G) • Introduces possible security bugs • Drains more power from the devices • Raises costs, for hardware and programming and support Whispernet is dead simple (and I assume Sony's will be as well). Turn wireless on, get your stuff, that's it. No passwords, no pairing, no worries when you wander away from the wifi AP.