Pig in a poke?

Red Alert · 06-01-2009, 03:05 AM

When it comes time to get a Kindle, where can you go to see one and get a demo? Or is it only sold, like a pig in a poke, via the internet from Amazon?

I'm the kind of guy who likes to hold a product before I spend the money. I was able to do that with my Sony Reader, and the feel of quality was what finally pushed me over the edge to buy.

Your comments are appreciated in advance.

Ralph

Elfwreck · 06-01-2009, 04:57 AM

AFAIK, there's no way to get an official demo. (Depending on where you live, it may be possible to meet with someone & see how it works.) But Amazon has a 30-day no-questions return policy--you can buy it, try it for a couple of weeks, and if you return it in new condition with all its parts, get your money back if you don't like it.

Slow_hand · 06-01-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Alert

When it comes time to get a Kindle, where can you go to see one and get a demo? Or is it only sold, like a pig in a poke, via the internet from Amazon?

I'm the kind of guy who likes to hold a product before I spend the money. I was able to do that with my Sony Reader, and the feel of quality was what finally pushed me over the edge to buy.

Your comments are appreciated in advance.

Ralph

Don't buy it. Eventually a lot of other people will and you will get a chance to "hold the product". I do appreciate the sentiment.

weatherman · 06-01-2009, 07:00 AM

It's in a poke, but it's no pig. But until you see someone reading on one in a coffee shop and awkwardly ask them if you can try it out, you're not going to know that for yourself.

I came from the PRS-500 myself, so I know where you're coming from. I recommend taking advantage of the 30-day full return policy and just trying it out for a month. Nothing lost if you don't like it.

zelda_pinwheel · 06-01-2009, 07:50 AM

you can also take a look in our "see a device in a café near you" thread ; you might find someone living nearby who would be willing to give you a demo over a drink. you can leave a message stating your city / region and which device you're interested in, but also do go back through the thread to see whether anyone has posted already about that region, in which case you can contact them directly.

poohbear_nc · 06-01-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

you can also take a look in our "see a device in a café near you" thread ; you might find someone living nearby who would be willing to give you a demo over a drink. you can leave a message stating your city / region and which device you're interested in, but also do go back through the thread to see whether anyone has posted already about that region, in which case you can contact them directly.

Or go over to the Amazon Kindle Discussion boards - they are hosting a Kindle & Koffee day in various cities on June 6 at 10:00 AM - at Starbucks - there might be one near you.

desertgrandma · 06-01-2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Alert

When it comes time to get a Kindle, where can you go to see one and get a demo? Or is it only sold, like a pig in a poke, via the internet from Amazon?

I'm the kind of guy who likes to hold a product before I spend the money. I was able to do that with my Sony Reader, and the feel of quality was what finally pushed me over the edge to buy.

Your comments are appreciated in advance.

Ralph

Remember that you have a 30 day, unconditional guarantee. No questions asked, you pay return shipping, about $10.

Also, you get to play with it for a month, to see if you really like it. Sometimes, it takes more than a few minutes to see if you like something, you have to actually use it and see how it works for you.

Can't get any better than that.

Red Alert · 06-04-2009, 01:33 PM

Thanks folks!

Ralph

kevindorsey · 06-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Don't some of the chain storers like Walmart and Costko have these things now? Or is it still a while before they get put on the shelves?

desertgrandma · 06-09-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kevindorsey

Don't some of the chain storers like Walmart and Costko have these things now? Or is it still a while before they get put on the shelves?

So far only the Sonys can be found in Costco and Walmart.

The Kindle is still to be found only thru Amazon. And Ebay. And here, sometimes........

bwaldron · 06-09-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

So far only the Sonys can be found in Costco and Walmart.

And Target, I think?

desertgrandma · 06-09-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bwaldron

And Target, I think?

Yes..........and soon, to a Circle K near you!

Sydney's Mom · 06-10-2009, 09:42 PM

I bought 2 kindle 1s just on the recommendation of a client. She was leaving for a vacation, and was killing me with last minute stuff, and suddenly she just started gushing about her kindle. I don't know if I would gush to a stranger, but I am glad I bought it.

DixieGal · 06-10-2009, 10:53 PM

I was reading mine the other day while waiting for the novacaine to kick in. The dentist came in and said, "I must be the only person still walking around without one of those." I think our contraptions are beginning to catch on.

Her son is 10 and a bookworm. With allergies. Says his eyes start watering the minute he goes into a library. I told her that he could check out allergen-free e-library books to a Sony, and she was very interested.

06-01-2009, 03:05 AM	#1
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	Pig in a poke? When it comes time to get a Kindle, where can you go to see one and get a demo? Or is it only sold, like a pig in a poke, via the internet from Amazon? I'm the kind of guy who likes to hold a product before I spend the money. I was able to do that with my Sony Reader, and the feel of quality was what finally pushed me over the edge to buy. Your comments are appreciated in advance. Ralph

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weatherman Addict Posts: 385 Karma: 1010052 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: (previous: Kindle 2, Kindle Fire) Kindle 4 WiFi, K3K, KPW	It's in a poke, but it's no pig. But until you see someone reading on one in a coffee shop and awkwardly ask them if you can try it out, you're not going to know that for yourself. I came from the PRS-500 myself, so I know where you're coming from. I recommend taking advantage of the 30-day full return policy and just trying it out for a month. Nothing lost if you don't like it.

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zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	you can also take a look in our "see a device in a café near you" thread ; you might find someone living nearby who would be willing to give you a demo over a drink. you can leave a message stating your city / region and which device you're interested in, but also do go back through the thread to see whether anyone has posted already about that region, in which case you can contact them directly.

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Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	Thanks folks! Ralph

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kevindorsey Evangelist Posts: 488 Karma: 258 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: kindle	Don't some of the chain storers like Walmart and Costko have these things now? Or is it still a while before they get put on the shelves?

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I was reading mine the other day while waiting for the novacaine to kick in. The dentist came in and said, "I must be the only person still walking around without one of those." I think our contraptions are beginning to catch on. Her son is 10 and a bookworm. With allergies. Says his eyes start watering the minute he goes into a library. I told her that he could check out allergen-free e-library books to a Sony, and she was very interested.