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Ask HN: How much does it cost to browse the web on a Kindle 3?

1 points by reedlaw 16y ago

After feeling disgusted over the prices of wireless data packages in the US, I noticed Amazon is offering its Kindle 3 with "Free 3G" access. Does that mean I can really browse the web anywhere for free, or only download purchased books over 3G? Also, does the experimental web browser support rich web apps like Google Maps and Gmail?

pclark 16y ago
it doesn't support rich apps, and you can only browse wikipedia on 3g.
- reedlaw 16y ago
  Are you sure? I just found this saying you can browse anything: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090506230833AAVQbmj http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090506230833AA...
  - pclark 16y ago
    http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/international-kindle-crippled-at-launch-no-web-access-outside-us/ http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/international-kindle-...
    - _delirium 16y ago
      If I'm reading it correctly, it sounds like the browser still works in the US.
    - reedlaw 16y ago
      That article refers to Kindle 2.