What does "Has wi-fi but no internet browswer" mean?

[Sarah]

It says this about the Nook Simple Touch, and I don't understand! It doesn't make sence. Can someone explain? If I purchased this, would I be able to access facebook when I am in my house or wherever there is wi-fi? Please help!

[Alfonzo]

It means just what it says; Internet=yes. Ability to surf the internet=no.

You probably need to get an app for use as an internet browser

[Kathleen O]

The wifi is used to purchase and download ebooks. But you can't use the wifi connection to surf the Internet.

[Hi Bob]

If you had any common F .. U .. C .. K .. I .. N .. G sense you would be able to figure this out yourself

[JaKi]

Hi, Sarah, Nook Simpletouch has a basic browser but it (just like all e-Ink readers including Kindle) is not meant for browsing the web, it's painful. E-Ink Nook has the latest generation touch screen display, no page turn lag, it weights less, and its battery lasts twice as long, and it doesn't blink on each page turn. However, I'd recommend something for half the price of iPad but that'll give you all that you need from a tablet - portability, apps, music, video, and a great screen. It's Nook Color from Barnes & Noble that is the best value of the current tablet market at $250. Even though Nook Color has LCD touchscreen, it's a new generation screen which is anti-glare coated and is better performing in sunlight and produces less glare all of which are dooming reading on iPad. The screen is amazing and readable/viewable at wide angles. Nook Color is more than e-Reader as you can also watch video and use Android applications on it. It's a hybrid device, much more than just an e-Reader but not a full tablet as it doesn't have a camera. Nook Color has several apps that already come with the device (Pandora Internet radio, QuickOffice, etc.) and hundreds of other apps are available for download. Also, you can use the Social Settings screen to link your NOOK Color to your Facebook account and your Twitter account. You can also import all your contacts from your Google Gmail account. Once you have linked to Facebook and Twitter and set up email contacts, you can lend and borrow books, recommend books, and share favorite quotes with your friends. When you walk in with the Nook to Barnes & Noble store, you’re allowed to read any available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi. Nooks have USB port and microSD card slot. You can buy Nook’s at Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Walmart, BestBuy, Staples, OfficeMax, Fred Mayer, etc. stores and web sites.