Amazon: "Refurbished" Kindle 1's for $149 - Page 3

Crowl · 09-16-2009, 01:43 PM

If they are doing anything in response to sony then they should stop being lazy and get some networks signed up so they can launch the kindle in other countries either that or start preparing to sell epubs in their other stores since if they leave things too long that format will be firmly entrenched as the only option.

Sport40L · 09-16-2009, 03:01 PM

I was able to get a refurbed Kindle 2 at the $189 price yesterday. I wonder why the $30 swing in the last day. My order status says it won't be shipped until Sept. 21 though. Bittersweet.

hal_9000 · 09-16-2009, 04:17 PM

hey guys, which is a better deal? the K1 for $149, or K2 for $219?

lisreed · 09-16-2009, 04:23 PM

Depends more on what you want. I like the form factor of kindle 2. Kindle 2 is faster if that is important to you. Also has text to speech although I never use it.

dmaul1114 · 09-16-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hal_9000

hey guys, which is a better deal? the K1 for $149, or K2 for $219?

I'd go for the K1 unless you really want the text to speech.

The K2 is an upgrade, but not worth that $70 price difference IMO. At least not to me--I bought a used K1 in early spring.

Hellmark · 09-16-2009, 04:44 PM

How much faster though? Is it really noticable?

drew00149 · 09-16-2009, 04:49 PM

Does the refurb come with all the same accessories as the retail kindle?

Sydney's Mom · 09-16-2009, 04:56 PM

This sounds like a terrific XMass gift for my inlaws. I like the kindle 1, myself, but the fit and finsh on the kindle 2 seems nicer. But I think I will get them each a kindle 1 - that way if they have questions, I can help!

Andybaby · 09-16-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew00149

Does the refurb come with all the same accessories as the retail kindle?

yep. it even comes with the box. in sealed plastic too.

hal_9000 · 09-16-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaul1114

I'd go for the K1 unless you really want the text to speech.

The K2 is an upgrade, but not worth that $70 price difference IMO. At least not to me--I bought a used K1 in early spring.

thanks bro, i think you're right about the K1 being a better overall deal, but my insatiable desire for instant-gratification won out: the K2 will be here Friday

what a dilemma this has been: deciding between K2 v. Sony 505/600. I'm just relieved to have finally picked SOMETHING. Its been a ball and chain on me for days (seriously). Seems like the pro for Kindle are great selection/wireless, but cons are amazon's policies (can't download any other format, must pay for PDF, no case, and battery replacement, which i've heard you actually send in your kindle and get a different one??! god i hope not). sony's pros and con's were similar. this was a tough choice. in the end, the refurb price won me, saving $80? hell yeah. i trust you guys this will look like new, and i have the 30 days anyway to return. thanks for posting!

drew00149 · 09-16-2009, 05:25 PM

Doesn't look like the K2 is available anymore.

Edit: Never mind it's back

lisreed · 09-16-2009, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellmark

How much faster though? Is it really noticable?

The kindle 2 as well as the Sony 600 & 700 (as well as some other newer readers) have the Epson controller I believe. Its a faster processer. I had a kindle 1 and a Sony 505 and yes I do notice the difference. Page turning is a bit faster.

jj2me · 09-16-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisreed

.. features of the kindle like dictionary lookup and wireless downloading and browsing.

Can you tell me how the browsing experience is for you? I know there is another thread on this, but I just didn't get the feel for how bad it would be. I would like to get to Google Voice and a few other things. Mostly to use at a summer home where I deliberately don't want the time-wasting lure of high-speed internet. For example, how does it compare to dialup in user experience (except of course, for pics/color)? Any particular problems you dislike? I have a Peek (with lifetime access) for e-mail, so don't need it for that.

lisreed · 09-16-2009, 05:38 PM

If you are using it for mainly text based sites I find it to be fine. I hardly ever have used it but its nice when you are away from home to look up something quick. Because of the wireless Iwould say it loads the pages pretty well. Not as fast as your home computer but not bad. I mainly use it for getting books from manybooks since I can use there mobile address and directly download books to my kindle that way. I occasionally use it to check gmail but since getting and iphone and that being with me usually when I am away from home, I don't tend to use the kindle for that. Hope that helps a little :-)

jupstin · 09-16-2009, 06:43 PM

For those who, like me, were wondering about the various reasons one might choose a gen 1 Kinkdle over a Gen 2, I found this video

I think the "retro keyboard" point is a little weak for my taste (though of course it's entirely subjective,) but overall I liked what she had to say.

09-16-2009, 05:25 PM	#41
drew00149 Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Device: PRS-505, iRex iLiad, HTC Kaiser	Doesn't look like the K2 is available anymore. Edit: Never mind it's back Last edited by drew00149; 09-16-2009 at 06:27 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Refurbished Kindle 1 for $149 Available Again	poohbear_nc	Amazon Kindle	8	11-11-2009 09:48 PM
NPR story "Amazon Removes Books from Kindle"	rlparker	News	12	08-04-2009 02:21 PM
Amazon Launches Optimized Kindle Store Seamlessly Integrated with "Kindle for iPhone"	yagiz	News	3	05-11-2009 10:58 AM
Kindle: First 200 to buy "Uncubicled" for $0.99 receive $5.00 Amazon Gift Card	sirbruce	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	2	04-22-2009 08:28 AM
Amazon Kindle "this spring" for "above $400"	Alexander Turcic	Amazon Kindle	24	04-20-2007 04:19 AM

09-16-2009, 01:43 PM	#31
Crowl Wizard Posts: 1,340 Karma: 1160346 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southport, GB Device: Kindle Voyage, PW Signature edition	If they are doing anything in response to sony then they should stop being lazy and get some networks signed up so they can launch the kindle in other countries either that or start preparing to sell epubs in their other stores since if they leave things too long that format will be firmly entrenched as the only option.

09-16-2009, 03:01 PM	#32
Sport40L Member Retired Posts: 1 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle 2	I was able to get a refurbed Kindle 2 at the $189 price yesterday. I wonder why the $30 swing in the last day. My order status says it won't be shipped until Sept. 21 though. Bittersweet.

09-16-2009, 04:17 PM	#33
hal_9000 Enthusiast Posts: 34 Karma: 84 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando FL Device: Kindle 2	hey guys, which is a better deal? the K1 for $149, or K2 for $219?

09-16-2009, 04:23 PM	#34
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	Depends more on what you want. I like the form factor of kindle 2. Kindle 2 is faster if that is important to you. Also has text to speech although I never use it.

09-16-2009, 04:44 PM	#36
Hellmark Wizard Posts: 2,549 Karma: 3799999 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: O'Fallon, Missouri, USA Device: Nokia N800, PRS-505, Nook STR Glowlight, Kindle 3	How much faster though? Is it really noticable?

09-16-2009, 04:49 PM	#37
drew00149 Connoisseur Posts: 52 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Device: PRS-505, iRex iLiad, HTC Kaiser	Does the refurb come with all the same accessories as the retail kindle?

09-16-2009, 04:56 PM	#38
Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,895 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	This sounds like a terrific XMass gift for my inlaws. I like the kindle 1, myself, but the fit and finsh on the kindle 2 seems nicer. But I think I will get them each a kindle 1 - that way if they have questions, I can help!

09-16-2009, 05:38 PM	#44
lisreed Addict Posts: 281 Karma: 1301 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Device: Nook GlowLight 3	If you are using it for mainly text based sites I find it to be fine. I hardly ever have used it but its nice when you are away from home to look up something quick. Because of the wireless Iwould say it loads the pages pretty well. Not as fast as your home computer but not bad. I mainly use it for getting books from manybooks since I can use there mobile address and directly download books to my kindle that way. I occasionally use it to check gmail but since getting and iphone and that being with me usually when I am away from home, I don't tend to use the kindle for that. Hope that helps a little :-)

09-16-2009, 06:43 PM	#45
jupstin Groupie Posts: 159 Karma: 1005378 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambria, California Device: Kindle 2	For those who, like me, were wondering about the various reasons one might choose a gen 1 Kinkdle over a Gen 2, I found this video I think the "retro keyboard" point is a little weak for my taste (though of course it's entirely subjective,) but overall I liked what she had to say.

Advert

Advert