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Originally Posted by pilotbob
A single exception does not prove a rule. Also, I am not suggesting that you rely on that store having to d/l available forever... but certainly long enough so that you can get to your computer and d/l and archival copy or copy the d/l from your device to your PC.
So, once again the argument that WiFi precludes you from having a copy on your computer is, in my opinion, a moot argument and a rationalization.
How does Amazon mining data affect you? Do you use google, they mine your search data. Do you buy anything at Amazon, they mine your purchase history. Do you have an ISP, the probably mine your traffic.
There are still people today that won't shop on line. There are people that don't sign the back of their credit card because they think then someone can just copy it and buy something.
Most off this is just fair of the unknown and lack of understanding. If you understand crytography and how the internet actually works you would know that it is safer to type your credit card into a reputable buy online store than giving it to a waiter at a restaurant.
If you have a predilection to impulse buying then not having a Kindle won't really make much of a difference. A statement you support by your own admission in the very paragraph when you talk about the Kindle facilitating it. It's funny that you claim it is a GOOD point about the Kindle, while many others say it would make them buy too many books.
I agree with you... surfing the web on the Kindle is not the best way to do it. But then hammering in a nail to hang a picture with a screw driver handle isn't the best way to do that. They doesn't mean you don't do it because it is easy and convenient.
I still have seen no reason to NOT have WiFi/Wireless, other than the, it adds cost to the device argument which is or is not valid. How much will a WiFi chip add to the device? If you do have it you don't have to use it, of course.. unless USB is eliminated and I doubt that will happen.
Sorry we are getting a bit off topic here. WiFi is NOT a feature of the pocket pro... but I expect that it if were you folks would still be buying it... and you might even use the feature.
BOb
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Dear Pilot Bob:
I have heard from the factory that Wi-Fi only adds about $18-$22 to a device. It is not a biggy.
The forthcoming and long awaited (I know) EZ Reader Plus will supposedly offer Wi-Fi when it is released. However, it will not be simply Wi-Fi alone. I know the design of the body is changing to more futuristic; and knowing all the features the factory added on the Pocket PRO over the origional EZ Reader... I would imagine that they will update a lot of features while they are at it.
This is conjecture on my part.