Amazon Kindle

Red Liner · 14th November 2012, 22:45

Maybe buy it from a reseller somewhere if it really is that worth it fro me.

Red Liner · 16th November 2012, 21:05

So after just 2 days of spirited reading on a Kindle keyboard, I'm sold on it. Tremendously easier on the eyes, can read documents and books anywhere, in bed, in the loo, no back aches.

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Hmm, my Kindle is already two years old. The paperwhite kindle sounds interesting.

Sharath, am keen on the paperwhite, but shipping to India is gonna take ages to even be made available. They are struggling just to meet orders in the states. Ordering now, and you'll have it just a couple of days prior to xmas. AND, they've limited it to two pieces per person.

So, if you're getting one, count me in too

naveenroy · 11th December 2012, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

Any feedback on the new paperwhite Kindle?

I bought my mom a Kindle keyboard with WiFi and 3G. I'm planning to take the plunge myself and the Paperwhite Kindle sounds awesome. The lighted display is what sells it for me. But looks like they are struggling to meet demand and moreover, some of the shipped products have had some issues with them. Probably have to wait until Jan till I order.

areddy · 6th February 2013, 09:06

Hi, Where can I buy a Kindle in India and how much does it cost? I can see that it is not officially supported in India. So what happens in case of a support or warranty issue?

rajesh1868 · 6th February 2013, 12:54

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Originally Posted by areddy

Hi, Where can I buy a Kindle in India and how much does it cost? I can see that it is not officially supported in India. So what happens in case of a support or warranty issue?

You can get one from Croma. Amazon had tied up with them to start with. Not sure if they expanded the store list

http://www.cromaretail.com/Kindle-e-...15040-160.aspx

ampere · 4th March 2013, 07:40

More choices for e-books readers. Google play book store now available in India. Lets see how the android based tablets try to make any dent. I dont think though anyone can match Amazon content.

http://www.thinkdigit.com/Apps/Books...-in_13674.html

nandishpal · 4th March 2013, 11:56

i have a brand new 3g keyboard with pouch,i bought 4 for my family in which 2 are being used @ home.i have 2 to spare which i would like to part with to any of the tbhpians @ the actual cost on amazon.com. the box is completely packed & never opened,will open 1 & share some pictures.
i have the invoice of 189$ for the kindle + 20$ for the pouch.please note this is not a commercial deal.

shankar.balan · 4th March 2013, 18:52

My wife brought us a base level 69 Dollar Kindle last week. No pouch though.
A nice little thingy. Only black and white but it has wi fi so that is lovely.
Very light, very easy to use and read from. No backlight is a bit of a disadvantage but overall it is highly portable very easy on the eyes etc compared to the iPad.
Easy to carry and easy to charge with that USB charger.
The iPad has zillions more functions and I like the page turning effect and colour effects on its iBooks and other e readers.
Portability and tiny size and lightness are the Kindle's strengths.
Good toy indeed and for my type of use I think the base level one is sufficient.

ampere · 7th March 2013, 19:54

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

No backlight is a bit of a disadvantage but overall it is highly portable very easy on the eyes etc compared to the iPad.
Easy to carry and easy to charge with that USB charger.
The iPad has zillions more functions and I like the page turning effect and colour effects on its iBooks and other e readers.
Portability and tiny size and lightness are the Kindle's strengths.
Good toy indeed and for my type of use I think the base level one is sufficient.

The fact that its not backlit, is the main reason, why its not strain to the eyes. In fact that is its USP !

Meanwhile I just realised that Amazon has started charging for transferring personal documents to Kindle. When did that happen? Is it old news and I did not see it ?

mjumrani · 8th March 2013, 00:47

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Originally Posted by ampere

The fact that its not backlit, is the main reason, why its not strain to the eyes. In fact that is its USP !

Meanwhile I just realised that Amazon has started charging for transferring personal documents to Kindle. When did that happen? Is it old news and I did not see it ?

The backlight on paperwhite doesn't strain the eyes. I have been reading books on it for months now.

Amazon isn't charging for transfer of personal documents to Kindles. I just very recently transferred 2 MOBI files to my kindle by sending them on the kindle email ID.

ampere · 8th March 2013, 02:00

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Originally Posted by mjumrani

The backlight on paperwhite doesn't strain the eyes. I have been reading books on it for months now.

Amazon isn't charging for transfer of personal documents to Kindles. I just very recently transferred 2 MOBI files to my kindle by sending them on the kindle email ID.

Looks like for 2nd generation Kindle, amazon is charging !

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200375630

vivekiny2k · 8th March 2013, 02:30

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Originally Posted by mjumrani

The backlight on paperwhite doesn't strain the eyes. I have been reading books on it for months now.

Amazon isn't charging for transfer of personal documents to Kindles. I just very recently transferred 2 MOBI files to my kindle by sending them on the kindle email ID.

it's not the light being behind the screen, the type of lighting that's straning IMO. From what I have read on net, LED is better than CCFL. LED running at low power (flickering on and off) is worse than LED at full power.

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Originally Posted by ampere

Looks like for 2nd generation Kindle, amazon is charging !

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200375630

Amazon has always charged for documents delivered via whispernet (3G). And never for wifi/USB. I believe it's still the same.

ampere · 8th March 2013, 07:17

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

Amazon has always charged for documents delivered via whispernet (3G). And never for wifi/USB. I believe it's still the same.

Oops ! I thought it was for Wifi ! Thanks for correcting me Vivek.

Samurai · 8th March 2013, 11:32

My Kindle doesn't have 3G. So I was never charged for sending via Kindle email id. But I didn't use Kindle email Id after first few months. Now my Kindle is in the third year, and I use Wifi or USB for all my file transfers. Since my android phone can act like Wifi hotspot, I really don't see a point in having a 3G Kindle.

ampere · 8th March 2013, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Since my android phone can act like Wifi hotspot, I really don't see a point in having a 3G Kindle.

Sorry. That was my mistake. I thought Amazon had started charging for converting pdf to mobi. (Nothing to do with 3G/Wifi).

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