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As to how it is pitched, I don't deny it is akin to a Nook Colour moreso than say an iPad, but regardless it doesn't mean that the UI, older code base, loss of functionality and software support aren’t worthy of consideration when it will be compared to general-purpose tablets regardless of where it is expected to be situated. What they have added on top of the underpinnings (stripped down playbook hardware with a variant of android 2.3) hasn't so far really done it for me. Don't doubt others are impressed, and when it is ultimately hacked to run mainstream android it will make an interesting piece of hardware rather than the lessor known Chinese no-name tablets floating around. |
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BTW: Yes, I have the Kindle Classic and this is the first time I have really wanted to upgrade. Matter of fact, I pre-ordered a Touch 3G and a Fire... I will probably cancel the Fire order. But, both devices together are the same as what I paid for my Kindle Classic way back when. (My Kindle Classic was a replacement for my Sony 500). BOb |
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The truth is that she won't search out and add aps. Nor would she use the power of a full tablet. All she needs is email and basic web as she travels ( hotel wifi not 3G). This seems like a cheap alternative. Anyone out there have any experience with $200 net books? I'd love to hear your thoughts. The reasons I think this may be superior are: 1) faster- instant on and speed reports of Amazon silk; and 2) even more portable/lighter. However, that keyboard thing is a concern. This logic is the same reason I used to recommend Opera to those who were wedded to IE. Although I prefer FF or Chrome, Opera works out of the box for those who don't like to search out plugins. |
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I got the one with ads. I was of the same mindset initially, willing to pay more for no ads. Then I saw the ads are a small strip at the bottom of the home page and screensavers. If the Kindle showed book covers as a screen saver that would be a different story. The ad screensavers are no worse than the stock ones in my opinion. |
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When looking up words on wikipedia, do kindle/Touch/Touch 3G require to have internet access?
I'm also wondering if I could use 3G to look up words on the web/wikepedia. This would be the only reason I'd probably get Touch 3G. Please advise. |
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I'm all for choice, but this many models does make selection very confusing, especially when you have such similar price points and need to also consider the feature differences between models. |
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I've read somewhere that browsing the web is only possible through wifi connection. So, if the word lookup is independent from it, then that's good to know. |
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thant's not what I read...hmmmm
"Battery Life - A single charge lasts up to two months with wireless off based upon a half-hour of daily reading time. Keep wireless always on and it lasts for up to 3 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store, downloading content, and web browsing (browsing available only in Wi-Fi mode)." |
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