Rant: Paperwhite only available in the U.S. - Page 3

Akirainblack · 09-11-2012, 12:12 PM

Light blue where I live.
Dark blue where I work, but to gain access to the store I have to enable wireless.

HarryT · 09-11-2012, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twobob

Dark purple 3G
Light Purple crappier "most slow" edge connection.

IIRC it is an O2 provisioned service. So pretty much if an O2 moby works then your kindle will work.

No, Amazon use Vodafone in the UK.

Akirainblack · 09-11-2012, 12:34 PM

Vodafone claim the same as O2,
Slow where I live, fast where I work.
Still nada.

Oh and amazon.co.uk's help pages:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/cust...04420#coverage
links to:
http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=2&view=intl

Which is obviously the same as the O2 map linked above.

Oh and it looks like they've discontinued it:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o05_s00_i01

HarryT · 09-11-2012, 02:35 PM

"Currently Unavailable" probably just means "out of stock". It's happened before.

knc1 · 09-11-2012, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

"Currently Unavailable" probably just means "out of stock". It's happened before.

Yup, and they are not only "out of stock" in the US, they don't even get an honorable mention in the Kindle Store.

You K5 owners how own a piece of computer history.

HarryT · 09-11-2012, 02:54 PM

The reason I doubt they're discontinued is that the Touch is still being sold in all the Kindle stores outside the US. I may of course be wrong - time will tell

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NiLuJe · 09-11-2012, 02:57 PM

@HarryT: The Touch 3G has disappeared from Amazon.fr, and seems to be out-of-stock/unreachable in other localized KS. (But the wifi version, yup, still there & in stock).

HarryT · 09-11-2012, 02:59 PM

Perhaps my Touch 3G will become a collector's item

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TimW · 09-11-2012, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Perhaps my Touch 3G will become a collector's item

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Could be.

I can't even find a placeholder for the K5 on the U.S. site. I don't even see where the refurbs are being sold...they should be somewhere.

ixtab · 09-14-2012, 12:56 PM

Here's a link for those of you in Germany (or all of EU?) who want to buy one:
http://www.mexxbooks.de/ereader-buch...preisgestutzt/

It's not totally clear from the description, but since there is no mention of SO, the devices are likely to be regular (non-SO) ones. I had bought my current Kindle Touch (with SO, and that was clearly stated) from Mexxbooks in November 2011 without much trouble (except for a rather long wait for it to be shipped because of capacity issues), so I personally recommend them. And the prices are fair.

There are no strings attached, except that you agree that they may send you a weekly newsletter for the duration of one year (though I never received one

). This is not a huge company, but rather a bunch of enthusiasts, so I don't know how well they can cater for non-german speaking folks, or whether they ship to other countries. It's probably easiest to just send them an e-mail and ask.

Edit: Note that the offer is currently limited until tomorrow, September 15 (or as long as "supplies" last, whichever comes first).

geekmaster · 09-14-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimW

Could be.

I can't even find a placeholder for the K5 on the U.S. site. I don't even see where the refurbs are being sold...they should be somewhere.

Certified Refurbished Kindle Touch 3G (now in stock) $129USD:
http://www.amazon.com/sale-deals-Kin...dp/B007TMXNQU/

Non-3G units are currently out of stock.

icantbebothered · 10-15-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twobob

We are to be succoured with a kindle fire launch . cheap too...

well. there you go.

And why, oh why, did Amazon get everybody exited with pictures of the kindle fires on thier website and then write in small print right at the bottom of the webpage "coming in october."

WHAT IS THE POINT OF ADVERTISING A KINDLE IN YOUR FACE WHENEVER YOU GO ON THE AMAZON WEBSITE IF THEY'RE ONLY GOING TO RELEASE IT IN AMERICA DON'T THEY REALISE THAT THEY MIGHY GET MORE SALES IF THEY SELL IT ALL OVER THE WORLD ARE THEY STUPID

****

Yes, I am talking to the director of prattiness at Amazon.

icantbebothered · 10-15-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Perhaps the Touch 3G will become a collector's item

.

Canty the collector!

09-11-2012, 12:34 PM	#33
Akirainblack abibliophobic Posts: 220 Karma: 219708 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: KV jailbroken	Vodafone claim the same as O2, Slow where I live, fast where I work. Still nada. Oh and amazon.co.uk's help pages: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/cust...04420#coverage links to: http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=2&view=intl Which is obviously the same as the O2 map linked above. Oh and it looks like they've discontinued it: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o05_s00_i01 Last edited by Akirainblack; 09-11-2012 at 12:40 PM. Reason: Found the direct link from Amazon.

09-14-2012, 12:56 PM	#40
ixtab (offline) Posts: 2,907 Karma: 6736092 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: K3, K4, K5, KPW, KPW2	Here's where to buy them in Germany Here's a link for those of you in Germany (or all of EU?) who want to buy one: http://www.mexxbooks.de/ereader-buch...preisgestutzt/ It's not totally clear from the description, but since there is no mention of SO, the devices are likely to be regular (non-SO) ones. I had bought my current Kindle Touch (with SO, and that was clearly stated) from Mexxbooks in November 2011 without much trouble (except for a rather long wait for it to be shipped because of capacity issues), so I personally recommend them. And the prices are fair. There are no strings attached, except that you agree that they may send you a weekly newsletter for the duration of one year (though I never received one ). This is not a huge company, but rather a bunch of enthusiasts, so I don't know how well they can cater for non-german speaking folks, or whether they ship to other countries. It's probably easiest to just send them an e-mail and ask. Edit: Note that the offer is currently limited until tomorrow, September 15 (or as long as "supplies" last, whichever comes first). Last edited by ixtab; 09-14-2012 at 01:26 PM.

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09-11-2012, 12:12 PM	#31
Akirainblack abibliophobic Posts: 220 Karma: 219708 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: KV jailbroken	Light blue where I live. Dark blue where I work, but to gain access to the store I have to enable wireless.

09-11-2012, 02:35 PM	#34
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	"Currently Unavailable" probably just means "out of stock". It's happened before.

09-11-2012, 02:54 PM	#36
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The reason I doubt they're discontinued is that the Touch is still being sold in all the Kindle stores outside the US. I may of course be wrong - time will tell .

09-11-2012, 02:57 PM	#37
NiLuJe BLAM! Posts: 13,477 Karma: 26012492 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Paris, France Device: Kindle 2i, 3g, 4, 5w, PW, PW2, PW5; Kobo H2O, Forma, Elipsa, Sage, C2E	@HarryT: The Touch 3G has disappeared from Amazon.fr, and seems to be out-of-stock/unreachable in other localized KS. (But the wifi version, yup, still there & in stock).

09-11-2012, 02:59 PM	#38
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Perhaps my Touch 3G will become a collector's item .