[RichD]

Hi,

I have read around on this site, but I wanted to start a new thread as there is some out of date info on here (apparently Amazon have changed things since the Kindle was available 'internationally')

I have just ordered a Kindle in the UK, and like everybody else, am a little worried about the UK content and hefty surcharges to do with data (including lack of images for newpapers etc)

I wanted to know if anyone had any experience of registering their UK kindle with a US address? I have a friend in the US whose address i could use, and could 'potentially' use their credit cards as well. If I did that, would i get the expanded US content of books, as well as receiving the newspapers in their image-embedded glory - or would it be stripped out because i am 'in' the UK?

Do Amazon check on where the content is being sent? I think I read about a $2 charge for operating 'abroad' - but that would still make things cost less than the VAT and delivery charge that is added to every sale in the UK.

any help much appreciated.

regards,

RichardD