Unlike WiFi, you don't have to find a hotspot. Amazon pays for Kindle's wireless connectivity so you will never see a monthly wireless bill for shopping the Kindle Store.
I expected to be able to download ebooks from my local library (for free) and read them on my Kindle.
Great point! If I am going to put out this kind of money for a gadget that is seemingly only used to read books, then I want to be able to use it in a less proprietary manner . . .
Add your thoughts on the Kindle on this page - remember though, this is the sell point for this gadget . . .
now, head here:
http://scobleizer.com/2007/11/25/dear-jeff-bezos-one-week-kindle-review/
For things like textbooks and other books where I want a "real" copy of the book,