Browsing on Kindle 2. Is it free?

nicolasqueen · 06-07-2009, 12:38 AM

I saw a post on a review of Lifehacker at the Amazon site that stated:

http://www.amazon.com/Lifehacker/dp/...4349382&sr=8-5

Quote:

People assume that this Whispernet is free. It seems to be free. But read the fine print and Amazon states that if you use the wireless connection for anything other than their sanctioned destinations, you could be charged for the Whispernet. Furthermore, the terms states that the rates for these unauthorized usages are listed in the Kindle Store, yet NOWHERE can I find the charges listed.

So, am I going to receive a huge bill for browsing gasbuddy and some news sites while I was gone on vacation earlier this week?

desertgrandma · 06-07-2009, 01:02 AM

so far, no one has been charged for browsing with the whispernet.

There is lots of erroneous information out there.

When in doubt, you might want to call their kindle support line...........

Slow_hand · 06-07-2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

...There is lots of erroneous information out there....
.

95% of it posted by those who have never even seen a Kindle in real life, much less owned one. Just proves what a bogus vehicle for information the Internet is.

poohbear_nc · 06-07-2009, 10:11 AM

I think - given the depth of knowledge (and usage) of this forum - if anything had happened as alleged in Lifehacker - we would have had threads bursting out of the seams here. You guys don't miss anything!

desertgrandma · 06-07-2009, 10:42 AM

The howls of indignation would be heard around the world.

However, all that being said.......I would not be surprised, if in the future, Amazon decided it would charge for some internet access.

I wont' have to worry about it. Trying to get anywhere other than the Kindle store is an exercise in head pounding futility.

Slow, battery draining...........wait.

Suppose they made it like that on purpose?

sirbruce · 06-07-2009, 10:46 AM

The reason no fees are listed is because CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO FEES.

Amazon may charge for web browsing in the future, but they don't currently.

emellaich · 06-07-2009, 10:20 PM

I agree the web browser is 'experimental'. This means that in the future they may start charging even though they don't today.

I agree that web browsing on the Kindle is slow and painful.

However it is still useful as a last resort. I just went on a family vacation, and used the K2 a couple of times to look up addresses on places I was trying to find.

Ervserver · 06-08-2009, 01:08 AM

Amazon gives nothing away for free....everything costs eventually

sirbruce · 06-08-2009, 11:57 AM

TANSTAAFL

kevindorsey · 06-08-2009, 05:21 PM

Yea, Amazon likes to charge you up the ___ so to speak, so browsing is up to your Wifi.

catsittingstill · 06-08-2009, 10:00 PM

You know, everyone says how slow the Kindle's web browsing is...

I was on dialup until February. The Kindle is only a little slower than that. Seriously. And if you don't have easy access to wifi, the Kindle can save your tush; I remember [looking up/mapping] an address in Ohio on it, in a moving car, when the nearest computer I could have accessed was in Tennessee. It was a little slow, but it *worked.*

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06-07-2009, 01:02 AM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	so far, no one has been charged for browsing with the whispernet. There is lots of erroneous information out there. When in doubt, you might want to call their kindle support line...........

06-07-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 62,714 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I think - given the depth of knowledge (and usage) of this forum - if anything had happened as alleged in Lifehacker - we would have had threads bursting out of the seams here. You guys don't miss anything!

06-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#5
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	The howls of indignation would be heard around the world. However, all that being said.......I would not be surprised, if in the future, Amazon decided it would charge for some internet access. I wont' have to worry about it. Trying to get anywhere other than the Kindle store is an exercise in head pounding futility. Slow, battery draining...........wait. Suppose they made it like that on purpose?

06-07-2009, 10:46 AM	#6
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	The reason no fees are listed is because CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO FEES. Amazon may charge for web browsing in the future, but they don't currently.

06-07-2009, 10:20 PM	#7
emellaich Wizard Posts: 1,101 Karma: 4388403 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Palm>Ebookman>IPaq>Axim>Cybook>Kndl2>IPAD>Kndl3SO>Voyager>Oasis	I agree the web browser is 'experimental'. This means that in the future they may start charging even though they don't today. I agree that web browsing on the Kindle is slow and painful. However it is still useful as a last resort. I just went on a family vacation, and used the K2 a couple of times to look up addresses on places I was trying to find.

06-08-2009, 01:08 AM	#8
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	Amazon gives nothing away for free....everything costs eventually

06-08-2009, 11:57 AM	#9
sirbruce Provocateur Posts: 1,859 Karma: 505847 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Device: Kindle Touch, Kindle 2, Kindle DX, iPhone 3GS	TANSTAAFL

06-08-2009, 05:21 PM	#10
kevindorsey Evangelist Posts: 488 Karma: 258 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: kindle	Yea, Amazon likes to charge you up the ___ so to speak, so browsing is up to your Wifi.

06-08-2009, 10:00 PM	#11
catsittingstill Guru Posts: 643 Karma: 551634 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle 1.0.8, iPod Touch, Kindle Keyboard	You know, everyone says how slow the Kindle's web browsing is... I was on dialup until February. The Kindle is only a little slower than that. Seriously. And if you don't have easy access to wifi, the Kindle can save your tush; I remember [looking up/mapping] an address in Ohio on it, in a moving car, when the nearest computer I could have accessed was in Tennessee. It was a little slow, but it worked.

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