03-15-2009, 02:30 PM | #1 |
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What Do I Need From Kindle Seller?
Howdy, Y'all,
I've been thinking about buying a used Kindle 1. I've seen an ad from someone who hasn't ever used theirs (or even opened the box?) and seems a little clueless. Assuming I am satisfied with the physical condition of the reader, what else do I need to make sure of? From some of the threads here, I gather that I can't register it unless they first de-register. Is there any way I can ensure that has been done? Particularly, without a long startup if the unit really is "new in the box"? Is there any place I can check the Serial Number against units reported stolen? Thanks. |
03-15-2009, 02:39 PM | #2 | |
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03-15-2009, 02:45 PM | #3 |
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If you can connect to whispernet you can deregister the device from the settings menu.
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03-15-2009, 04:37 PM | #4 |
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Thanks, daffy4u and pilotbob,
With that info, I did a little more info gathering and think I understand how it works now. The info in the Visual Kindle Guide turned up in my search, daffy, and was helpful too. I've been lurking on the forums for a few weeks and have seen you both make a lot of helpful posts and seem to know what you are talking about (oops - make that "know that about which you are talking" - nearly ended that sentence with a preposition). In fact, the whole MobileRead site has been very helpful in providing background information, things to consider, advantages and disadvantages of various readers, etc. Many thanks to the organizers and contributors here. |
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