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Old 10-22-2009, 04:50 PM   #16
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I never understood why they went CDMA in the first place - they were going to have to produce a GSM version eventually so why not start with GSM?
I assume they went to all the carriers and got the best deal with Sprint, who use CDMA (as does Verizon iirc).

Considering that they started selling Kindles in November 2007, they probably didn't know for sure how the international aspect was going to shake out at first. Or maybe they knew (gambled?) ahead of time that switching to GSM would be quick, though I for one assumed it would take more than a week....
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All Amazon did, was get is get rid of the Sprint Kindle, and have the AT&T one take it's place.
Mm hum. Again, they're making a big fuss about the price point, evidently it means something them them.
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I read this morning that the international kindles have the web browser disabled. So if the international version is all that is available, then I guess refurb is the only way to go if you want the web browser, correct?

I'm not *yet* a kindle owner (seriously considering, it, but waiting on the nook reviews), but it's my understanding that the web browser is very useful when trying to load your kindle with free, public-domain books.
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Old 10-22-2009, 06:21 PM   #19
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I read this morning that the international kindles have the web browser disabled. So if the international version is all that is available, then I guess refurb is the only way to go if you want the web browser, correct?

I'm not *yet* a kindle owner (seriously considering, it, but waiting on the nook reviews), but it's my understanding that the web browser is very useful when trying to load your kindle with free, public-domain books.
You really don't need the web browser at all with your K. You can download the free books (or books from Amazon) to your computer, then upload them to your Kindle using the usb cord.
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I read this morning that the international kindles have the web browser disabled. So if the international version is all that is available, then I guess refurb is the only way to go if you want the web browser, correct?

I'm not *yet* a kindle owner (seriously considering, it, but waiting on the nook reviews), but it's my understanding that the web browser is very useful when trying to load your kindle with free, public-domain books.
I don't think so. I'll know for sure in a few days though. I have ordered one for a gift that will be coming here first and I plan on putting it through all its paces
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I read this morning that the international kindles have the web browser disabled. So if the international version is all that is available, then I guess refurb is the only way to go if you want the web browser, correct?
The browser is not disabled but you are only allowed to browse en.m.wikipedia.org. Probably amazon.com should be ok too but I have not tried that.

I believe that it is not disabled in the unit to allow for different rules in different countries and possibly to be able to enable it later on when Amazon may get better deals with at&t or such.
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I read this morning that the international kindles have the web browser disabled. So if the international version is all that is available, then I guess refurb is the only way to go if you want the web browser, correct?
No, not correct. The international Kindle has the web browser, but, dependent on your location, where it will let you "visit" varies. For example, here in the UK it will only work with Wikipedia and the Amazon eBook store. In the US, it's fully functional. It depends what data roaming agreements Amazon have in the various countries.
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Old 10-24-2009, 04:58 AM   #24
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No, not correct. The international Kindle has the web browser, but, dependent on your location, where it will let you "visit" varies. For example, here in the UK it will only work with Wikipedia and the Amazon eBook store. In the US, it's fully functional. It depends what data roaming agreements Amazon have in the various countries.
Did you get your kindle already? I must have missed that...

Where there any unforseen costs?
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Did you get your kindle already? I must have missed that...

Where there any unforseen costs?
Yes, I got it yesterday (it was actually delivered on Wednesday, but I was away at the time). No unexpected costs - in fact I got a $20 refund over the original price.
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Ok, so that extra you pay does pay for everything, including taxes and such.

Good to know!
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Ok, so that extra you pay does pay for everything, including taxes and such.

Good to know!
I had to pay VAT and fees directly to the carrier (DHL), plus I paid Amazon a import fess deposit, which I will now ned to have re-imbursed. I've contacted Amazon, but it will atke them a few days to find out what to do. I even ended up paying about 40 USD more than the deposit at Amazon, but that would be due to teh fees DHL charges. I'm a little pi**** because they could also have used UPS, which charges a lower fee, and right now I'm out 90 USD extra (the deposit at Amazon - not the fee, that's about 15).
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I had to pay VAT and fees directly to the carrier (DHL), plus I paid Amazon a import fess deposit, which I will now ned to have re-imbursed. I've contacted Amazon, but it will atke them a few days to find out what to do. I even ended up paying about 40 USD more than the deposit at Amazon, but that would be due to teh fees DHL charges. I'm a little pi**** because they could also have used UPS, which charges a lower fee, and right now I'm out 90 USD extra (the deposit at Amazon - not the fee, that's about 15).
How strange!! I paid Amazon the deposit of around 50 dollars for import and I had nothing else to pay???
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How strange!! I paid Amazon the deposit of around 50 dollars for import and I had nothing else to pay???
And where do you live (what country, that is)?
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I read this morning that the international kindles have the web browser disabled. So if the international version is all that is available, then I guess refurb is the only way to go if you want the web browser, correct?
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No, not correct. The international Kindle has the web browser, but, dependent on your location, where it will let you "visit" varies. For example, here in the UK it will only work with Wikipedia and the Amazon eBook store.
Well, Wikipedia and Kindle store are actually separate features from the "web browser". Can you d/l stuff from MR if you put the MR Mobi ebook list on the device?

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