Anyone find a store that has the paperwhite in yet?

Dragoro · 10-01-2012, 11:54 AM

I cant seem to find any that do.

AnemicOak · 10-01-2012, 11:56 AM

Are any stores going to have them right away? I thought with the supply problems Amazon's having that stores weren't getting them until the end of the month.

Dragoro · 10-01-2012, 11:57 AM

I dont know. Hoped someone here would know

jswinden · 10-01-2012, 12:08 PM

They are not yet available in BB stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth area according to the BB website. As a matter of fact, the BB stores within 20 miles of my location in southwestern part of DFW metro show no availability for the new K4B either, and it was released a month ago. Of course you cannot rely on the BB website for accuracy when it comes to what is/isn't in stock.

Good luck, I hope you find one.

sparklemotion · 10-01-2012, 12:08 PM

Well, Staples said not until November and with Best Buy it just depends on who you ask. Some say they think so, some say no, some act like they don't even know what the Kindle Paperwhite is.

So to answer your question - I doubt it.

Extragooey · 10-01-2012, 12:10 PM

I went to the Bestbuy around Columbus Circle in New York City this morning and they didn't have it. They said they won't be getting any until the end of the month.

Bob Russell · 10-01-2012, 02:03 PM

A Best Buy in Pittsburgh area didn't have it when I visited at lunch, and they were clueless about when it would be in. So I'm still unsure whether to order on Amazon.com or preorder from Best Buy. Don't want to do both and cancel - it's just not worth the hassle to me.

Amazon has the non-special offers version due to ship late Oct, and I would just have to wait for it to show up at my door step. But I have Best Buy gift cards, and they might get stock soon. Returns may also be easier - e.g. if it creates too much light in the bedroom while the wife tries to sleep.

Barring positive info about Best Buy stock today, I'm probably going to just order online tonight from Amazon and not worry about it.

Btw, if you can believe it, my current e-ink device is the original Sony PRS-500. I do my e-reading on an iPad and my Android phone now, but still, that's quite a feat of patience for a gadget addict!

Update - I just ordered one from Amazon. It is supposed to ship Oct 22, and arrive Oct 25th with two day shipping. I guess I value a hassle-free order over immediacy. Looking forward to seeing MR member reviews of the first units to arrive in real customer hands.

volwrath · 10-01-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

Update - I just ordered one from Amazon. It is supposed to ship Oct 22, and arrive Oct 25th with two day shipping. I guess I value a hassle-free order over immediacy. Looking forward to seeing MR member reviews of the first units to arrive in real customer hands.

Second order must be a big one as I ordered a week ago and got the same shipdate

Barty · 10-01-2012, 05:21 PM

I believe UPS currently has a sizable supply. I don't know if they're willing to part with some.

jswinden · 10-01-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barty

I believe UPS currently has a sizable supply. I don't know if they're willing to part with some.

LMAO!

peartree · 10-01-2012, 11:08 PM

I called a couple Best Buys in the Seattle area, and they didn't know either. Both could only tell me "the system says coming soon."

It's frustrating because I have a trip coming up in a couple weeks, and I'd like to get one before then. If I order from Amazon now, it won't ship until late October, so I guess I'll just hope they get them in soon. Otherwise I guess I'll just order online and wait.

10-01-2012, 11:54 AM	#1
Dragoro Lovecraft Fan Posts: 414 Karma: 539914 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Device: Kindle Paperwhite 2, Kindle Touch	Anyone find a store that has the paperwhite in yet? I cant seem to find any that do.

10-01-2012, 12:08 PM	#4
jswinden Nameless Being	They are not yet available in BB stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth area according to the BB website. As a matter of fact, the BB stores within 20 miles of my location in southwestern part of DFW metro show no availability for the new K4B either, and it was released a month ago. Of course you cannot rely on the BB website for accuracy when it comes to what is/isn't in stock. Good luck, I hope you find one. Last edited by jswinden; 10-01-2012 at 12:10 PM.

10-01-2012, 02:03 PM	#7
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	None yet at a Best Buy in Pittsburgh A Best Buy in Pittsburgh area didn't have it when I visited at lunch, and they were clueless about when it would be in. So I'm still unsure whether to order on Amazon.com or preorder from Best Buy. Don't want to do both and cancel - it's just not worth the hassle to me. Amazon has the non-special offers version due to ship late Oct, and I would just have to wait for it to show up at my door step. But I have Best Buy gift cards, and they might get stock soon. Returns may also be easier - e.g. if it creates too much light in the bedroom while the wife tries to sleep. Barring positive info about Best Buy stock today, I'm probably going to just order online tonight from Amazon and not worry about it. Btw, if you can believe it, my current e-ink device is the original Sony PRS-500. I do my e-reading on an iPad and my Android phone now, but still, that's quite a feat of patience for a gadget addict! Update - I just ordered one from Amazon. It is supposed to ship Oct 22, and arrive Oct 25th with two day shipping. I guess I value a hassle-free order over immediacy. Looking forward to seeing MR member reviews of the first units to arrive in real customer hands. Last edited by Bob Russell; 10-01-2012 at 02:32 PM. Reason: New info

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AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	Are any stores going to have them right away? I thought with the supply problems Amazon's having that stores weren't getting them until the end of the month.

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sparklemotion dangerous when cornered Posts: 1,855 Karma: 22891237 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Device: Kobo H2O, Kindle Paperwhite	Well, Staples said not until November and with Best Buy it just depends on who you ask. Some say they think so, some say no, some act like they don't even know what the Kindle Paperwhite is. So to answer your question - I doubt it.

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Barty doofus Posts: 2,516 Karma: 13036221 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	I believe UPS currently has a sizable supply. I don't know if they're willing to part with some.

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peartree Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 38 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle WA Device: Paperwhite	I called a couple Best Buys in the Seattle area, and they didn't know either. Both could only tell me "the system says coming soon." It's frustrating because I have a trip coming up in a couple weeks, and I'd like to get one before then. If I order from Amazon now, it won't ship until late October, so I guess I'll just hope they get them in soon. Otherwise I guess I'll just order online and wait.

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