I wouldn't expect Skype (or for it to last long) for the reasons given.
But while the access is slow for all but text-based mobile-device-optimized websites, the ability to go anywhere with the web browser has been true for 2 years. It's just that the news has not mentioned that much for some reason. Yes, the Nook and the Sony's wireless on a couple of models were restricted to their stores. The experimental web browser has always been able to go anywhere but complex sites with lots of or large images won't be giving much back.
Here's a file of sites that you CAN go to and actually get some info and that includes ESPN, CNN and even NY Times. It's at http://bit.ly/mobiweb
Useful things include getting step by step driving instructions when you're in the car and lost w/no GPS.
The X-Fi3 keeps with the company's commitment to audio fidelity, thanks to the apt-X codec, which supposedly offers audio quality similar to a wired connection when streaming. On that front, the device also handles FLAC files.
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I wouldn't expect Skype (or for it to last long) for the reasons given.
But while the access is slow for all but text-based mobile-device-optimized websites, the ability to go anywhere with the web browser has been true for 2 years. It's just that the news has not mentioned that much for some reason. Yes, the Nook and the Sony's wireless on a couple of models were restricted to their stores. The experimental web browser has always been able to go anywhere but complex sites with lots of or large images won't be giving much back.
Here's a file of sites that you CAN go to and actually get some info and that includes ESPN, CNN and even NY Times. It's at http://bit.ly/mobiweb
Useful things include getting step by step driving instructions when you're in the car and lost w/no GPS.