is the kindle the only reader that offers free 3g network?

extendedping · 05-04-2010, 10:16 AM

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?

Bekster · 05-04-2010, 11:44 PM

Nook has 3G everywhere AT&T 3G is available. Also, super easy to connect to wireless at home, work, etc. With the 1.3 update out last week, you also have some browser capabilities. I just got mine about a week ago

, but I love it so far. I haven't used the browser much, but it is available.
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

HarryT · 05-05-2010, 02:53 AM

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?

geertm · 05-05-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

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?

The Nook browser does indeed work only with Wifi, not 3g.

=X= · 05-05-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extendedping

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bekster

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

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?

05-04-2010, 10:16 AM	#1
extendedping Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 12 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	is the kindle the only reader that offers free 3g network? 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?

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05-04-2010, 11:44 PM	#2
Bekster Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Western Colorado Device: Nook	Nook has 3G everywhere AT&T 3G is available. Also, super easy to connect to wireless at home, work, etc. With the 1.3 update out last week, you also have some browser capabilities. I just got mine about a week ago , but I love it so far. I haven't used the browser much, but it is available. 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

05-05-2010, 02:53 AM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	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?

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