Should I Buy Kindle Touch 3G or Wifi Only Model?

SCION · 11-11-2011, 04:18 PM

I'm having doubts about my Touch 3G order. Thought it would be great to have 3G just in case, but is it worth an extra $50? Initially I thought so. Not so sure now. And then I'm thinking what if I want to sell it. Would folks see the 3G as a value worth paying extra for. Please share your thoughts. I have time to cancel my order if I choose to do so.

BeccaPrice · 11-11-2011, 04:48 PM

I suppose it all depends on what kind of access to wifi you have. I live out in the country, with metered internet and just house-hold wifi. For me, having that 3G capability really extends my connectivity. But if you have broadband internet, and don't have problems finding wifi hotspots, you probably don't need the 3g.

Blossom · 11-11-2011, 05:18 PM

Go with the WiFi. The 3G is only for amazon store and Wikipedia unless you travel alot it's not worth the extra.

SteveEisenberg · 11-11-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Would folks see the 3G as a value worth paying extra for.

There are so many variables that making such a prediction is impossible.

However, the way you frame it, it sounds like you would basically be making a $50 investment in hopes of recouping it later. I think it would be a much more plausible investment to, say, buy a US Savings Bond with that $50.

SCION · 11-11-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveEisenberg

There are so many variables that making such a prediction is impossible.

However, the way you frame it, it sounds like you would basically be making a $50 investment in hopes of recouping it later. I think it would be a much more plausible investment to, say, buy a US Savings Bond with that $50.

That's a good point.

SCION · 11-11-2011, 06:13 PM

Thanks all! It seems pretty obvious now that I wouldn't really benefit from the 3G. I've canceled and ordered the WiFi only model. More money left over for other goodies.

Blossom · 11-11-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Thanks all! It seems pretty obvious now that I wouldn't really benefit from the 3G. I've canceled and ordered the WiFi only model. More money left over for other goodies.

Like books!

odiakkoh · 11-11-2011, 07:15 PM

I got the wifi only K3. I wish I had got the 3g now. It's nice to have the convenience.

SCION · 11-11-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by odiakkoh

I got the wifi only K3. I wish I had got the 3g now. It's nice to have the convenience.

I was thinking the same thing, but I have so much to keep me occupied if I can't get online and shop/browse at that moment. Well, that's my justification anyway.

A part of me still wants the 3G!

Blossom · 11-11-2011, 07:39 PM

I got the K3+3G and I would of been happier with a WiFi version.

1. The 3G is heavier in weight.
2. Battery life isn't as good as the WiFi only unless you leave WiFi+3G off.
3. You get annoying notices every time you got a book that's needs to be downloaded from your Personal Documents cloud.
4. 3G is by AT&T so if you live somewhere there isn't good coverage it's a useless feature.

Now the Touch has different 3G access than the Kindle Keyboard. The KK+3G you can browse the web and download books from other sites which can be useful when you travel. The Kindle Touch with 3G you can only access Amazon's Kindle store and Wikipedia. You can't download documents with it. Yet I hope they fix on the Touch those annoying notices seeing it's different and you can only download with WiFi.

DustyDisks · 11-11-2011, 07:40 PM

Moving around and not being near wifi most of the time, it is very nice too have 3g, there is a few message boards that I keep up with. Posting is slow but reading the boards is not. I like having both. Also can check with my e-mail.

SCION · 11-11-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

...The Kindle Touch with 3G you can only access Amazon's Kindle store and Wikipedia. You can't download documents with it. ...

Yeah, that was the deciding factor. There really wouldn't be a sense of urgency to shop or look up a reference.

Blossom · 11-11-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DustyDisks

Moving around and not being near wifi most of the time, it is very nice too have 3g, there is a few message boards that I keep up with. Posting is slow but reading the boards is not. I like having both. Also can check with my e-mail.

The Touch won't have this feature. 3G is only Amazon Store and Wikipedia access.

The KK+3G is also handy in power or Internet outage.

I understand why they removed the access from the Kindle Touch tough. It be too easy to use it as a browser more.

Blossom · 11-11-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCION

Yeah, that was the deciding factor. There really wouldn't be a sense of urgency to shop or look up a reference.

I can do this on my phone so I seldom use the 3G on my Kindle. Not that I use Wikipedia much when it comes to books. I use other sites for that.

SCION · 11-11-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I can do this on my phone so I seldom use the 3G on my Kindle. Not that I use Wikipedia much when it comes to books. I use other sites for that.

Right! It's great to think things through here.

11-11-2011, 04:18 PM	#1
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Should I Buy Kindle Touch 3G or Wifi Only Model? I'm having doubts about my Touch 3G order. Thought it would be great to have 3G just in case, but is it worth an extra $50? Initially I thought so. Not so sure now. And then I'm thinking what if I want to sell it. Would folks see the 3G as a value worth paying extra for. Please share your thoughts. I have time to cancel my order if I choose to do so.

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11-11-2011, 04:48 PM	#2
BeccaPrice Wizard Posts: 2,145 Karma: 11174187 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Sony 350, K3-3G, K4SO, KPW	I suppose it all depends on what kind of access to wifi you have. I live out in the country, with metered internet and just house-hold wifi. For me, having that 3G capability really extends my connectivity. But if you have broadband internet, and don't have problems finding wifi hotspots, you probably don't need the 3g.

11-11-2011, 05:18 PM	#3
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	Go with the WiFi. The 3G is only for amazon store and Wikipedia unless you travel alot it's not worth the extra.

11-11-2011, 06:13 PM	#6
SCION Séduisant Posts: 4,706 Karma: 2107018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas, USA Device: Boox Note Air2+; Kobo Libra2; Kindle Scribe, Oasis3; iPad Mini6	Thanks all! It seems pretty obvious now that I wouldn't really benefit from the 3G. I've canceled and ordered the WiFi only model. More money left over for other goodies.

11-11-2011, 07:15 PM	#8
odiakkoh Guru Posts: 823 Karma: 1818344 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: iPhone 5s	I got the wifi only K3. I wish I had got the 3g now. It's nice to have the convenience.

11-11-2011, 07:39 PM	#10
Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	I got the K3+3G and I would of been happier with a WiFi version. 1. The 3G is heavier in weight. 2. Battery life isn't as good as the WiFi only unless you leave WiFi+3G off. 3. You get annoying notices every time you got a book that's needs to be downloaded from your Personal Documents cloud. 4. 3G is by AT&T so if you live somewhere there isn't good coverage it's a useless feature. Now the Touch has different 3G access than the Kindle Keyboard. The KK+3G you can browse the web and download books from other sites which can be useful when you travel. The Kindle Touch with 3G you can only access Amazon's Kindle store and Wikipedia. You can't download documents with it. Yet I hope they fix on the Touch those annoying notices seeing it's different and you can only download with WiFi.

11-11-2011, 07:40 PM	#11
DustyDisks Old Fart In Training Posts: 534 Karma: 2742476 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gladewater, Texas Device: K3+3g/KFHD 7"/Nexus 7/Nexus 7.2	Moving around and not being near wifi most of the time, it is very nice too have 3g, there is a few message boards that I keep up with. Posting is slow but reading the boards is not. I like having both. Also can check with my e-mail.

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