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Old 05-05-2010, 10:17 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by extendedping View Post
I see it is a primitive browser from youtube but heck it does mean internet anytime anywhere. I have read the nook for instance offers 3g but that is only to look at the b&n bookstore. so is the kindle the only ereader offering free internet 3g at this time?

what I really want is a device that is an ereader first not a tablet. then always available internet access. finally I am praying for something that will either provide a ssh client or a way to hack it onto the device without ruining the device. alas, do I ask too much?
The kindle uses AT&T so you have 3G where ATT has coverage.
As I recall both the Kindle and the Nook have hacks so you can use an SSH.

I have a Kindle and do use the browser on occasion mainly to read blogs.

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Originally Posted by Bekster View Post
When looking, I liked Nook better (vs. Kindle) because of the ability to download ebooks from library (overdrive, etc.) and view them. I understand you have to convert them to use on Kindle - but may have misunderstood!

Becky
Most library's support ePub and MOBI, or PDF and MOBI. To read a library book you can just apply the kindle fix patch to make the MOBI DRM compatible with the Kindle. There is no need to convert.

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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
But - and please do correct me if I'm wrong - is it not the case that the nook's browser only works on WiFi, not 3G?
Wow, simply wow. So they are limiting 3G access to only their on line store?
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