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I got the Kindle 3 wifi only for $139 and love it. However, there is a strong caveat regarding the pitiful web "browser" included. You need it to connect it to any wifi network that wants an ID/password, including some hotel wifi networks.

But it gets worse: In OMA today, I wanted to use the airport's free wifi to load a book before a flight...and after negotiating through the slow connection, I was unable to do so because in the case of this particular provider, a popup window would be needed. And Kindle's so-called browser can't do popups. So I had to wait. Sigh.

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Originally Posted by goodeats21 (Post 14918130)

Just how painful is the browser on the Kindle? If I wanted to check / reply to simple web based emails (hotmail), is it able to handle this fairly well? I can't seem to find a good review / description of just how basic this browser is....

Newbie to kindle. I have used new kindle3 for total 6 wks, including books, newspaper subscriptions, reading on train, reading on international flights and in hotel - it's awesome.

The browser is like the early 90's with dialup model. Other than simple tasks, maybe occasional email. Otherwise, useless.

It's not designed for email, Internet. It's designed to download books. That's it. They even say the rest is experimental.

3G available in both KL Malaysia and Jakarta Indonesia ;)

So that means only Bkk Thailand is running edge

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Originally Posted by dtsm (Post 14942436)

3G available in both KL Malaysia and Jakarta Indonesia ;)

So that means only Bkk Thailand is running edge

I am in BKK now- and my Kindle says 3G.
My blackberry, however, says edge (DTAC).

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Originally Posted by TRAVELSIG (Post 14949880)

I am in BKK now- and my Kindle says 3G.
My blackberry, however, says edge (DTAC).

Might depend on location:http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14912955-post52.html

that password assumed a WEP/WPA password

It does not work where a page must be displayed and accepted - even when the network has no password at all. I have tried and I think what is happening is the Kindle runs out and sees if it can connect to some Kindle network place and if not won't display anything but the network setup page. If there is no password to enter then you are stuck.

John

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Originally Posted by cordelli (Post 14394434)

They address that on their website:

New, Built-In Wi-Fi
Kindle automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks at school, home, or your favorite café. At a hotel or café that requires a password? Simply enter the password and connect to the network. Once you have added a Wi-Fi network, Kindle will automatically connect to that network the next time you’re near the hotspot. Kindle does not currently connect to enterprise or peer-to-peer networks.

Free Access at AT&T Hotspots
Enjoy free Wi-Fi access at AT&T hotspots across the U.S. for shopping and downloading Kindle content — no AT&T registration, sign-in, or password required.

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Originally Posted by jwhughes3 (Post 15081076)

It does not work where a page must be displayed and accepted - even when the network has no password at all.

Partially true. If the network you're trying to connect to tries to have you enter a password via a popup window, you're out of luck; and I also think certain oddball Java configurations are beyond the Kindle's "experimental" web browser capabilities. But I have successfully connected to numerous Hilton hotel sites that require a code, and many "in the clear" wireless networks.