Which one are you ordering: PW2 wifi or PW2 3G - Page 3

pillacd · 11-12-2013, 01:46 PM

I owned an KK and almost never used the wireless connection. I also have a huge backlog of ebooks to get through, so WiFi is fine for me.

Barty · 11-12-2013, 02:18 PM

I'm amazed anyone buys the 3G at all

But hey, the world is full of amazing things.

Joern · 01-02-2014, 04:57 AM

Only WiFi, no 3G needed

harriska2 · 08-06-2014, 11:50 AM

I want the 3G for my son but only if it is unlimited wikipedia. I am unable to figure out how much wikipedia you can do on it after several searches including amazon with a refined search on the reviews of 3G with wiki. My son loves wikipedia and it would keep him entertained on a car ride - we don't have smartphones...

eschwartz · 08-06-2014, 05:05 PM

It is unlimited.

Pangolin · 08-12-2014, 01:50 PM

Hi Barty, meeee, I regret not getting the 3G. I decided it would be a waste of money, but.... i travel, not everywhere has WiFi where I go in Europe, I don't have any 3G gadgets, my phone is well and truly dumb.... all in all I wish I'd gone 3G and next one I buy will have that option.
I was in a museum in Amsterdam last Friday and was frustrated not to be able to check up on some stuff in WikiP, most certainly would have done since I had the PW with me - always do. So yeah, for some it is useful (or maybe just desirable - usefulish)

eschwartz · 08-12-2014, 01:54 PM

Oh, there is no doubt that it is ALWAYS useful. The question is, how useful, and is it worth the additional $70.

$70 is a lot of money for a feature that is only a convenience, so if you don't anticipate being in a situation where you have no WiFi and your books/Wikipedia is truly necessary, then I personally wouldn't think it worth the cost. Of course, my answer may change if I win the lottery.

Pangolin · 08-18-2014, 10:48 AM

Ach I have been caught out a couple of times out and about when it would have been really great to know more about the building I'm looking at or the picture in front of me. I love WikiP.

Also, would be great to always see the deal of the day. There's rarely anything I want but you can be sure that the days I can't access it is the day where there are goodies to bag.

Aaand then there's the irritating thing of coming across a new series, finishing the one you are on and not being able to get the sequel 'cos no WiFi. Often no WiFi when out and about. Irritating being at the top of a bed and breakfast and not getting a signal. Do you potter all the way down in 'jamas or not read what happens next. Really.

I hate phones, so I have a cheap and cheerful dumb phone and no 3G smart doodads at all. None of this is relevant if WiFi always available and another device can carry you over if needed.

I'd leap on a 3G now with a good dollop of extra storage, but I can't help thinking something new will be announced in Autumn. So I'll wait. But I know that it's totally irrelevant for most - I'm odd.

View Poll Results: Which type of Kindle PW you ordered
wifi	44	75.86%
3G	14	24.14%
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08-12-2014, 01:54 PM	#37
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Oh, there is no doubt that it is ALWAYS useful. The question is, how useful, and is it worth the additional $70. $70 is a lot of money for a feature that is only a convenience, so if you don't anticipate being in a situation where you have no WiFi and your books/Wikipedia is truly necessary, then I personally wouldn't think it worth the cost. Of course, my answer may change if I win the lottery. Last edited by eschwartz; 08-12-2014 at 01:57 PM.

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11-12-2013, 01:46 PM	#31
pillacd Member Posts: 12 Karma: 480132 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Device: Nook HD+, Nook STR	I owned an KK and almost never used the wireless connection. I also have a huge backlog of ebooks to get through, so WiFi is fine for me.

11-12-2013, 02:18 PM	#32
Barty doofus Posts: 2,519 Karma: 13036221 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Voyage	I'm amazed anyone buys the 3G at all But hey, the world is full of amazing things.

01-02-2014, 04:57 AM	#33
Joern Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Vienna Device: Kindle Paperwhite (2)	Only WiFi, no 3G needed

08-06-2014, 11:50 AM	#34
harriska2 Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 8000000 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Corvallis, OR Device: Kindle PW2, iPad Pro	I want the 3G for my son but only if it is unlimited wikipedia. I am unable to figure out how much wikipedia you can do on it after several searches including amazon with a refined search on the reviews of 3G with wiki. My son loves wikipedia and it would keep him entertained on a car ride - we don't have smartphones...

08-06-2014, 05:05 PM	#35
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	It is unlimited.

08-12-2014, 01:50 PM	#36
Pangolin Pangolin Posts: 204 Karma: 1243880 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brussels, Belgium Device: PW 2	Hi Barty, meeee, I regret not getting the 3G. I decided it would be a waste of money, but.... i travel, not everywhere has WiFi where I go in Europe, I don't have any 3G gadgets, my phone is well and truly dumb.... all in all I wish I'd gone 3G and next one I buy will have that option. I was in a museum in Amsterdam last Friday and was frustrated not to be able to check up on some stuff in WikiP, most certainly would have done since I had the PW with me - always do. So yeah, for some it is useful (or maybe just desirable - usefulish)

08-18-2014, 10:48 AM	#38
Pangolin Pangolin Posts: 204 Karma: 1243880 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brussels, Belgium Device: PW 2	Ach I have been caught out a couple of times out and about when it would have been really great to know more about the building I'm looking at or the picture in front of me. I love WikiP. Also, would be great to always see the deal of the day. There's rarely anything I want but you can be sure that the days I can't access it is the day where there are goodies to bag. Aaand then there's the irritating thing of coming across a new series, finishing the one you are on and not being able to get the sequel 'cos no WiFi. Often no WiFi when out and about. Irritating being at the top of a bed and breakfast and not getting a signal. Do you potter all the way down in 'jamas or not read what happens next. Really. I hate phones, so I have a cheap and cheerful dumb phone and no 3G smart doodads at all. None of this is relevant if WiFi always available and another device can carry you over if needed. I'd leap on a 3G now with a good dollop of extra storage, but I can't help thinking something new will be announced in Autumn. So I'll wait. But I know that it's totally irrelevant for most - I'm odd.

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