another Kindle question

[corky441]

Since the Kindle is a wireless device and connects wirelessly to download books, can it be used on an airplane?

 

[robertgp124]

Once the books are downloaded, sure.

The Kindle uses Sprint's wireless network to connect and retrieve books. I assume you would do this on the ground? Once the book is retrieved, it is stored on flash memory in your Kindle and no connection is needed.

I don't *think* you could connect to the Sprint network while flying, so I don't think you could download new stuff while you are flying, but as a very, very infrequent flyer I'll defer to the expertise of others on that.

If you're concerned about it causing interference, you can turn the wireless connection completely off with a couple of clicks. With the wireless connection off, the Kindle uses virtually no electricity. It only uses energy when you turn the page.

If you don't have a connection to the Sprint network, you can download books via your computer. So I guess if you're on a plane with your computer and the airline is providing Wifi, you can get books that way. No samples are available via computer, though.

Hope this helps!

 

[corky441]

If you're concerned about it causing interference, you can turn the wireless connection completely off with a couple of clicks.
Hope this helps!

Ah - Thank you - this was my concern.

 

[mshoo1]

As the previous poster said, it is very simple to turn off the wireless signal and continue reading. In fact, the battery in the Kindle lasts an extremely long time if you are not using the wireless signal.