09-17-2011, 10:55 AM | #31 | |
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Since the OP is in the EU, he/she probably can't use the plug from either country, the one shipped to Europe is no doubt fine (and the only one possible to order, without having a US edition reshipped from a US address). It did look like the UK model has better coverage in some northern European regions - but it can't be ordered in the EU. Once received, though, the registered address will determine the books seen and prices paid; for that, the OP may be best off using a US address and credit card. |
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10-25-2011, 10:36 AM | #32 | |
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Hi folks,
I can't get my US-purchased Kindle 3G to access the Internet in Germany, where I live. I just posted a comment on an older thread explaining the situation. I apologize for the double post, but I see that this thread is more appropriate. https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...97#post1802197 Quote:
1. Can anyone confirm whether changing the registration of a US Kindle to a country that is not on that list permit Internet use in that country? 2. I don't understand how some folks on this thread have been able to use a Kindle 3G to surf the Internet in Germany when I can't and when amazon.de says you can't. Explanations? Thanks. Last edited by Somethingorother; 10-25-2011 at 11:30 AM. |
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10-25-2011, 12:10 PM | #33 |
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Further to question 1....
I've changed my country of registration to Germany, and I still can't get onto the Internet with the 3G. I didn't deregister and reregister the Kindle. I only changed my country setting through Amazon's website. |
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Looks like I'm a bit late to this thread, but there is a HUGE world of difference between the Kindle 3G US model (B006) and International model (B00A) in terms of free 3G coverage. This article covers it well:
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/02/03/...-of-the-world/ If you don't believe me, then compare the coverage map for yourself... US 3G coverage: http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=1 International 3G coverage: http://client0.cellmaps.com/viewer.html?cov=2&view=intl For example, I live in Singapore and travel to Vietnam every month, and I would've been better off with the International model because the US model offers only EDGE support in Singapore and _no_ coverage at all in Vietnam. If you live in Australia then you would be better off getting the US model because AT&T provides superior coverage to Vodafone in Australia. Last edited by 10basetom; 02-05-2012 at 12:19 AM. |
09-02-2012, 12:39 PM | #35 | |
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If there's some truth to this, it would explain why some are finding it so difficult to get 3G in Germany. Perhaps an address change will suffice for the Kindle, but it looks like an administrative hoop to jump through... |
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09-02-2012, 12:44 PM | #36 |
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This is a 2-year-old thread and the information in it is long outdated. There's very little point in resurrecting such "ancient history".
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