 fartnesscomputersoc dot comPremium
join:2003-03-25
Look Outside | Kindle - free 3G? As per this link:
»www.amazon.com/Kindle-Wireless-R···duct_top
It says "free 3G". Is that only for downloading e-books, or can I surf the web for free using 3G? What service does it run over? |
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 tp0dyabbazooiePremium
join:2001-02-13
Carnegie, PA
kudos:4 | Scroll down a page..
Built-In Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road. Includes free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S.
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 BKayracPremium
join:2001-09-29
Madison, WI | said by tp0d:Scroll down a page..
Built-In Wi-Fi
Connect to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road. Includes free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S.
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That is wi-fi not 3g. The kindles have partnerships with ATT and probably others to offer free 3g on devices that have it.
If you scroll down the amazon page a bit it explains it, and offers a coverage map. |
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 dib22
join:2002-01-27
Kansas City, MO
kudos:2 | reply to fartness
You used to be able to. You could use the web browser built into some kindles (the e-ink screen ones) and get wiki pedia, google, etc... but I think that got canned.
»Amazon, AT&T Limit 3G Browsing Via Kindle |
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 dandelionPremium,MVM
join:2003-04-29
Germantown, TN
kudos:4
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I have the kindle keyboard 3G and not sure about free or not but know that while I was in the hospital for a week a few months ago, I could surf online. I am assuming used the hospital's connection but I could go to all my favorite forums including here. |
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fartnesscomputersoc dot comPremium
join:2003-03-25
Look Outside | reply to fartness
This device has wifi AND 3G. These are two separate technologies which one can use to connect to the internet. I'm only asking about the 3G. Not my home wifi, some random linksys router's wifi, or ATT hotspots which are wifi. I just want to know what the 3G will allow if there is no wifi hotspot available. |
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 lordglennothin but tater tots for dinnerPremium
join:2001-06-17
Marietta, GA | you can use the built in browser to surf with 3g. it is possible to hack the kindle to allow tethering, but this violates your terms of service and amazon can and will brick your device if you do this. |
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 Subaru1-3-2-4Premium
join:2001-05-31
Greenwich, CT | reply to dib22
yep, I have a kindle keyboard 3G and I've been to this site.. I opted to get the outgoing model (keyboard) over the newer one that had the canned 3G not that it's very fast but could be used as a last resort should something happen.
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