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Originally Posted by elsuave
I'm sure that applies to a lot of people, but there's a significant market for people who aren't technologically adept but want the convenience of an e-reader. In those cases, not having to go through the added steps of going online for a book, connecting the device to the computer, navigating the included software -- or worse, dragging and dropping files when you're not sure where you saved them -- etc., makes a big difference. Being always connected to the bookstore so that all you have to do is navigate a friendly interface on the device, click Purchase, and start reading right away: that's a big issue for quite a few people.
The scenario probably doesn't resonate for most people on these forums (who are likely more comfortable with technology), but the device is targeted to a much wider audience.
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I don't know how large of a segment I'm in. I am very comfortable with computers. I just honestly don't want to deal with sideloading and all that with an eReader. I prefer the simplicity. I don't want to do font and screensaver hacks (although I don't fault anyone who does, of course). I just want to read and when I need another book I want to shop for one. I don't want to deal with WEP and WPA passkeys. I don't want to have to remember SSID's. Again, I don't think an eReader having those capabilities is a bad thing. I'm all for options. I just want everything to be transparent when I'm dealing with my eReader so I love the 3G.